I'm looking for some input on my resume. I've just finished my degree in computer science and am looking to get into a software engineering/development role. You can comment on the resume.
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Bob
Hi Nicholas, thanks for your service! Some veterans at my company got together and created a template that helps people translate military experience to civilian occupations. While we're fortunate to have veterans we can call upon to help translate military resumes, some companies don't have these resources. I'll send the template over to you and hopefully you've find it helpful. Best of luck in your search!
Add your address and objective.
Under your projects, put dates and what you accomplished like a grade if it was for a class, etc.
Hi Nicholas,
Thank you for your service. Congratulation on getting your BS in Computer Science. I like that you got a 3.93 GPA from a very good university in an extremely tough major. I also like that you put your GitHub name on your resume. Maybe you can say that you can see samples of your coding skills on GitHub closer to or next to your GitHub name. I see that you put something like that in your project section. In your skills and expertise section, maybe you can eliminate proficient or prior experience. Any software engineering team that you join they are going to expect you to be proficient to expert level. A technical recruiter might eliminate your resume by thinking that you are average with that language. Who knows you might be at an expert level or advanced compared to the other candidates that they are looking at in their interview/hiring process. You want to talk with the hiring manager who knows coding not be eliminated by a recruiter or an HR person. Most engineering groups are going to test your coding skills in a phone screen or in a face to face interview on a white board. Keep practicing your coding skills. By the time you get into an interview, you might be more advanced or growing closer to an expert level. I do not know if you are willing to relocate. There is a shortage of software engineering talent in certain markets. If you are maybe highlight that you are open to relocating on your resume. I know that it is tough breaking into software engineering. Once you get a coding position, remember that software engineers are scarce. You should have your pick of companies once you get a few years of coding experience with a good software engineering team. I wish you all the best of luck. Happy Holidays!
Best Regards
Garrett
Hi Nicholas,
I am a career coach working with military at no cost to you. I would like to work with you on your resume.
Look at my website transitionsbyTaube.com and email your resume directly to me and the best times to talk or skype.
Taube (pronounced Toby)
Thank you for your service. Give your resume a format change and lead with a summary that outlines your skills and qualifications. Share generalities from past positions to translate how it will be beneficial in new roles, like skills, duties, projects or management. Use clear civilian language to describe your career objectives, but highlight key wording from job descriptions and any accomplishments you have achieved. Keep the verbiage in present tense and have others read through it for feedback. If you can pursue any volunteer opportunities, contract jobs, certifications or even CEU (Continuing Education Units) courses will show how interested you are and make recruiters take notice.
Large companies have numerous professional development opportunities of all kinds, like Raytheon. Look at all the positions offered, not just specific jobs and you will be amazed at the possibilities. Once you find any position, take advantage of in-house professional development and training programs which always shows management that you are willing to do and learn more.
Kindest regards,
Merry Vickers
Hi Nicholas, hope your above water in Katy. I used to live there. Went to Tri-County with Rick Shrader.
I recommend you to continue your education rather than try to get out into the workforce just yet. You have a good start in your general education, now you need to specialize.
Artificial Intelligence is the field to specialize in if your bent on Software Development. If you prefer administration, then focus on Cyber-security.
Specialization is the key to drive your earnings potential to its highest.
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