{"id":596,"date":"2023-04-24T14:22:08","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T14:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dexian-brasil.website-in-dev.co.uk\/how-to-write-a-winning-technical-resume\/"},"modified":"2023-05-22T00:23:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T00:23:00","slug":"how-to-write-a-winning-technical-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brasil.dexian.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-write-a-winning-technical-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Winning Technical Resume"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u200bThe trickiest type of resume to master is the technical resume, as it needs to follow specific rules and practices that don\u2019t apply to other resumes.<\/p>\n

Here are the dos and don\u2019ts of a winning technical resume:<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t: Use an Objective<\/b><\/h2>\n

Objectives used to be as obligatory as your \u201cEducation\u201d or \u201cExperience\u201d sections. Now, however, most experts warn against including them.<\/p>\n

As hiring manager Alison Green explains<\/a>, \u201cI\u2019ve never seen an objective that made me more interested in hiring a candidate, and I\u2019ve seen plenty that actually hurt a candidate\u2019s chances. At best they\u2019re neutral, so why risk it?\u201d<\/p>\n

Objectives also take up valuable space on your resume and they\u2019re usually unnecessary. Your objective is to find a position, which is why the hiring manager is reviewing your application!<\/p>\n

Do: Use a Technical Summary<\/b><\/h2>\n

That being said, a technical summary is still necessary. Since technical roles usually require someone with a very specific skill set, you want to quickly prove that you\u2019ve got the right qualifications.<\/p>\n

After all, if the hiring manager is looking for someone who\u2019s fluent in Java or Python, has used a large-scale distributed data processing framework, and understands RBDMS and SQL, then he or she is instantly going to reject all the candidates who don\u2019t show they meet these criteria.<\/p>\n

The common subcategories include technical\/computer certifications, hardware, software, operating systems, programming languages, databases, web applications, and protocols. Use the categories that apply to you.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t: Focus On the Past<\/b><\/h2>\n

And by the past, we mean the jobs you held 8-20 years ago. Since the tech world changes so fast, the technologies you were using and work you were doing in the early 2000\u2019s, \u201890s, and earlier aren\u2019t very compelling to employers.<\/p>\n

So rather than going into depth with these positions, limit them to the company name, your job title, the dates of your employment, and 1-2 bullet points explaining your most impressive accomplishments or contributions.<\/p>\n

Do: Focus on the Recent Past<\/b><\/h2>\n

The jobs you\u2019ve held in the past five years should be fully explained. In general, the role you held last gets the most space, but it also depends on how long you stayed at each job\u2014a position that lasted a year gets more room than a position that lasted two months.<\/p>\n

List how you improved the company, and make sure to quantify these improvements. For example, rather than saying, \u201cAnalyzed organizational needs and implemented new data management software,\u201d write, \u201cImproved productivity by 20% after implementing new data management software.\u201d<\/p>\n

Every job seeker should use numbers on their resume, but it\u2019s especially important when you work in a technical field\u2014as you\u2019re expected to be an analytical thinker.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t: Forget the Soft Skills<\/b><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a pervasive myth that technical people can\u2019t communicate, work well with others, or lead teams. That\u2019s why it\u2019s crucial to show that you have all of these skills.<\/p>\n

We recommend weaving in resume bullets that highlight your soft skills. Imagine that in your previous role, you helped train a new associate software engineer. That demonstrates you\u2019re a great teacher, speaker, and mentor\u2014desirable traits in any employee, but definitely in an engineer.<\/p>\n

For example, add a bullet that says:<\/p>\n

\u201cOn boarded, trained, and supported associate software engineer.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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