As a programmer looking for a job, should I put my certification logo on my resume?
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I've never seen it done, so I would say no. Just write the name of the certification.
Andreas Bonini
2009-12-23 14:32:00
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I don't think the logo is going to do much for you and when I've seen it used it always made the resume seem like the candidate was trying too hard to prove they knew something. The work history and interview will do that. The certifications should definitely be listed but adding the logo is overkill.
Chuck
2009-12-23 14:34:12
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I've never seen one on a resume, but I wouldn't hold it against anyone who did.
Most resumes are culled using some searching algorithm, so if the certification is not listed in text somewhere on the Resume, it may not get indexed as having a certification.
Joel Provost
2009-12-23 14:34:29
"'Ive never seen one on a resume, but I wouldn't hold it against anyone who did. " exactly my thoughts.
Pekka
2009-12-23 14:41:02
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As someone who occasionally reviews resumes, I would say emphatically "no". Just use the name of the certification.
Save the logo for your website.
Al Everett
2009-12-23 14:35:07
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I'm not sure that this is a programming question, but I just happen to be reading the book "Land the Tech Job You Love". In it, the author suggests using such icons if the target employer would value the certification.
Michael Easter
2009-12-23 14:37:40
Perhaps it wasn't clear, but my point about the logo on the resume was not that you should put it on the resume, but that the *only* time you should put it on the resume is if it's specifically relevant to that job for which you're applying.If you're applying for a Unix admin, then leave off the MCSE logo, for example.
Andy Lester
2009-12-25 03:37:02
The book is clear (and excellent, btw - readers, highly recommended). My answer was a bit rushed. Thanks for the clarification!
Michael Easter
2009-12-26 12:52:34
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I see it on occasion and I don't like it. I read a lot of them and the signal to noise ratio is a key factor for me since it will tell me something of your communication style. It should be listed in qualifications section but to see it blaring away at the top is too much.
Mike Two
2009-12-23 14:47:54
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While I have seen the logo on some I wouldn't suggest it on the main on you send out. If you have a version on the web or page on your site with all your cert logo's that is fine. I've found that they tend to make the resume larger then needed and the formatting many times gets messed up by contract houses.
So just to be safe keep your resume simple formatting wise in particular if you are going through a contract house.
Jeff Beck
2009-12-23 14:55:11
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Standing out is a good thing. If you worked hard to achieve a certification and you are proud of the accomplishment, then feel free to put the logo on there. Your resume has to represent you so you need to be comfortable with everything on it.
Dougman
2009-12-31 06:38:19
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When sifting through CVs, logos were a bit of a gimmick. List the certification/s and be able to provide a link to webpage for authentication so they know you're not just making it up. Logo's should be reserved for self-promotion purposes outside of a CV. Website or business cards being excellent candidates.
Fellmeister
2010-02-18 12:12:25
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It's helpful if you are a fresher or junior developer. It makes you stand-out. But at more experienced level, your work should speak for you.
Padmarag
2010-02-18 12:34:44