An experienced programmer writing an effective resume/CV can have difficulties presenting the information they want whilst Keeping its length under the suggested 2 pages. What's the most effective way to summarise your experience in languages/tools/methodologies etc ? For example: do you present the information in tables or bulleted li...
What skills, languages, tools, etc. would you suggest someone interested in a career in programming learn? ...
Is there any way to automatically run a script on suspend/resume (i.e. when I close the lid, or after opening it) under Mac OS X 10.4? ...
Many job listings for programming positions ask you to send a resume and "Salary Requirements" or "Salary Expectations" right at the start. I do kind of know what I need to live on, and what I'd actually prefer to make. Should I list a range? Should I ignore that piece when I send my resume? Should I say that my salary requirements are...
What is the effective way of searching for a job for C++ programmer? Well. it's not too C++ question, but it is really important, I think. I'm trying to find a job in Europe and I use XING and Monster sites with their opportunities. I filled CV and put it there, I constantly skim through offers, but it seems to be just wrong approach:...
I guess the question is self-explanatory, but I'm wondering whether HTML qualifies as a programming language (obviously the "L" stands for language). The reason for asking is more pragmaticI'm putting together a resume and don't want to look like a fool for listing things like HTML and XML under languages, but can't figure out how to ...
I am looking for good, objective ideas and examples of a resume for a Software Engineer. By all means, post a link to your own resume if you are comfortable with doing so. Mostly I am looking at how it should be formatted and what kind of information should be included (and in what order on the resume.) ...
I'm working on updating my resume since the company I work for was recently purchased by Honeywell and it seems very likely that all the software development will be outsource in the next year or so.... Also, I received a promotion shortly after we became part of Honeywell. Normally I would just have two entries on the resume... one f...
What would be your advice to a young student (e.g. a college freshman) looking to get a meaningful internship in Software development Embedded systems/hardware development I've experienced firsthand how valuable such early experience can be, but unfortunately the process I went through to get my first couple internships isn't general...
Hi, I am using WCF to upload data to a server. If the communication fails, is there any way to resume the upload? ...
What can I do to set myself apart from other applicants as a student looking for a co-op? For the sake of this question, assume that I have just walked into a computer science program this semester and have no previous experience in programming, whatsoever. I have about a year before I'll be looking for a job and in that time I will ...
What is the best way to go about getting your very first programming job? I am currently going to college but have a few years before I graduate. I want to get out of my current "factory" job and into a computer related field as soon as possible. I found quite a few positions that I qualify for, but believe my pathetic resume has hurt me...
Many programmers, software engineers, and other technology professionals are out of work, facing layoffs, or are unprepared for layoffs though they feel secure right now. What should every programmer do right now (even if secure in their current job) to prepare them for layoffs down the road? If your boss came to your cubicle while y...
I'm looking over resumes to hire a developer. On the resume it says - "I have 23 years of experience", but in the "experience" section it only lists about 15 years worth of work. Is it customary for programmers to cut short their experience section and not list everything, or is the current raised state of my left eyebrow completely just...
How do you make your resume or CV stand out? Because for computer programmers, a long list of fluent programming languages will no doubt, be common. How to make yours unique and stand out? ...
Most C++ programmers will not specify their rank on their CV (at least, as far as I have seen) but some people clearly can put "C++ expert" on their CV (like most of the boost lib writers). But at which time in a programmer's evolution does he become an "expert" (in C++)? What are or should be the requirements - or what do you expect fr...
Which font is the best to make a résumé look equally good on all operating systems? ...
I opened up my CV earlier today for a brush up and noticed that it had crept into the four page realm. Granted, I've been an engineer for over 10 years now and I've moved state-to-state 3 times so I do have a lot of baggage. How-ever, being in the position of hiring myself a couple time during my career I've always kind of raised an eyeb...
Duplicate of this question and this one. I was thinking this morning whether there might be a time in the future where one could proudly display their stack overflow username as a "Credential" on thier resume. I know it's a two edged sword, because having a high SO score also probably means you spend a lot of time procrastinating, but ...
I'm working on updating my resume and I would like to put a software project I have been working on for a while on the resume. Is there a common practice for where it must go on the resume? Normally I just put things in chronological order, so it would seem logical to put that at the top because I'm working on it at the same time as my ...