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While you can choose to set up a traditional resume, also consider sites like creddle.io for creating a fresh layout.

Here is a post I'd recommend reading, if you're having trouble getting started Ten Tips for Writing a Job-Winning Developer Resume

###Resume Must-Have's

  • Header: Name, city, phone number, email, GitHub, LinkedIn, personal site (These should all be links)
  • About Me: Your 1 - 3 sentence intro
  • Skills: Highlight your dev skills first. Include any transferable skills in this section as well
  • Personal Projects: What are you proud of? Show it off! Be sure projects are linked to visuals
  • Experience: Lead with your position, then the company. Use dates! Add Dev Bootcamp under Experience.
  • Education: This should be at the bottom. If you choose to add Dev Bootcamp, keep it short and sweet, such as: "19 week web development intensive program"

###Pro Tips:

  • In the "About Me" section, consider how you want your dream company’s hiring manager to view you after reading this statem
  • Do you have a big, bold opening line?
  • Does it communicate who you are?
  • Does it show what you do and how you got there?
  • What is your big why statement?

###Buzzwords to Minimize:

  • Responsible
  • Expert
  • Strategic
  • Organizational
  • Creative
  • Driven
  • Effective
  • Innovative
  • Patient
  • Analytical
  • Perfectionist

###Formatting Strategies

  • Stick to one page
  • Quantify as much as possible
  • Be concise but descriptive
  • Keep your formatting consistent
  • Tailor each resume to the company or job
  • Do not include references

Sample Resume for an Entry-Level Developer:

  • Ryan Bahniuk (DBC alumnus)
  • Theo Skolnik (DBC alumna)
  • And one more resume
  • Don't be afraid to think outside of the box...Check out this epic resume.
  • BUT if traditional is more your style, here's a more [traditional resume example](./Resources/Resumes Layout Example.pdf) a great example of your basic resume.