Developer CV - the most common mistakes
Recently, three of my acquaintances finished their IT studies at the same time and immediately started looking for a suitable job. Each of them boasted of knowing the same technologies and programming languages. They also completed a number of internships. All three applied for the same job - two of them received an invitation to an interview, unfortunately one did not. Why? Well, the CV of the programmer, who didn't receive an invitation for an interview, unfortunately left too much to be desired...
Although the demand for IT specialists in Austria is unabated, this does not mean that you will find your dream job automatically and without a professional application.
So what should a programmer's resume look like?
Here is a list of the 6 most common mistakes:
1. Unprofessional email address
If you want to be taken seriously, you should also apply with a professional email address. So avoid pet names and strange words in your address. The safest email address in this case is simply name.name@domain.com
2. Structure
A well-structured CV makes it easier for recruiters to read the CV and compare their skills and abilities with other candidates. We recommend dividing the CV into different sections. For example, you can divide your skills as follows: programming languages, operating systems, technologies, databases...
3. Lack of information about your technical knowledge
Sometimes programmers don't list all the technologies they know. This is a big mistake, however, because information about technical skills is essential in a developer CV. Very often HR specialists are not programmers and as a result are often guided by keywords. Therefore, if you are applying for a job as a web developer, you should also place keywords/skills like HTML, CSS, etc. :-)
4. Avoid too much fluff
Make sure your resume gets the attention it deserves. Pay attention to a red, consistent thread and position yourself clearly with regard to your dream job. Try to only place information that is really of interest to the HR manager or the specialist department. Are you really sure that your MS Office skills will have a positive effect on the application?
5. Missing information on projects
Your CV should contain detailed information on completed projects. What was your role and what technologies did you use in the project. It's different to know a programming language from a course or to have actually used it in practice.
6. Lack of validation of your abilities and skills
Certificates and endorsements are important parts of your dev resume. These can reinforce your skills in specific areas of programming and application development. It's worth investing the time and effort in obtaining qualification credentials, these can help you differentiate yourself from the competition. If you have an account on GitHub or similar portals, don't hesitate to add a link to your CV.
