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Writing a good resume/CV
Code Samples to go with a Resume?
What kinds of code samples should I include on my resume? I lack professional experience and I could use some help.
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I don't think it would be a good idea to put code samples on your resume.
It is likely that anybody working in a human resources department without ample programming experience would look at your resume and immediately throw it in the trash.
TheTXI
2009-05-28 19:06:57
Agreed. That's something they'll ask for if they want it. Also, you'll need permission from the company you created that code for to distribute it. Most employment agreements prevent that.
belgariontheking
2009-05-28 19:09:48
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Code samples are not reasonable to put in (or on) your resume. Instead mention projects (personal, open source, etc.) you have worked on in lieu of job experience. Submitting code samples with your resume without being prompted to do so specifically by your prospective employer is not a professional practice.
Regarding what to code: it is statistically more likely that you will be asked to code a specific problem or set of problems during screening for a place that you are applying to...
Demi
2009-05-28 19:07:46
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A resume, for any job, should really be no more than a page ideally! It is certainly not the place to go putting code samples. Apart from not being what any employer wants to see on a resume, it justs wastes valuable space that you could use for summarising your skills and experience, which is what a resume is all about.
Testing your coding skills is something the interview is likely to do. What could you really demonstrate from a code sample anyway?
Noldorin
2009-05-28 19:09:14
I hate the conventional wisdom of a resume fitting on a single piece of paper. I am not one of those people who advocates everybody make an academic-style CV, but trying to jam everything on a single page is just as bad. 2 to 3 pages should be more than enough to highlight the appropriate skills, education, and work experiences.
TheTXI
2009-05-28 19:11:23
@TheTXI: I've had plenty of advice regarding this, and the overwhelming consensus is that employers like to see a resume that fits onto a single page. It's really not terribly hard, even with a strong skill set and a lot to mention. Remember, you're not writing an essay here. Pretty much everything should be in bullet point/list form.
Noldorin
2009-05-28 19:13:15
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Well examples won't make your CV. You'll still be consider a Junior (no commercial experience) developer
In your case I'd consider a resume along the lines of
- Personal Details
- Education - Paying particular attention to any programming/comp sci related courses
- Personal Interests - Paying particular attention to any programming related work you do in your own time
- Personal Projects - List any projects you've worked on, college or otherwise
And let them know that you have a portfolio of projects & source code that they can review on request.
Eoin Campbell
2009-05-28 19:10:34