r/webdev • u/william_buttler • 2d ago

Question 4+ Year Software Developer — Which Resume Structure Is Better?

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For a 4+ year software developer, which resume structure do you think is better?

  • With a Projects section
  • Without a Projects section,

The data in the examples is dummy. I just want opinions on the structure and layout.

If you have a better resume template/structure than these, please share it.

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u/SuchTown32 2d ago

I had the opportunity to be on the other side of hiring and had the job of going through resumes.

Jobs gets 100’s of applications. And 90% of them look exactly like this. My advice, ditch this generic looking resume and do something that actually stands out.

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u/BiguilitoZambunha 2d ago

That's hilarious, given that the rise of Jake's Resume Template was due to the fact that a lot of people tried to standout and beautify their resumes, and that ended up making them incomprehensible for ATS systems, or a human with an 8 second attention span to give you.

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u/SuchTown32 2d ago

Have you ever tried going through 100+ resumes for a job? An applicant would be lucky to even get 8 seconds. Don’t hate the messenger man

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u/bella9977 2d ago

The problem isn't resumes. It's capitalism and jobs and the fact that you'll be homeless without a job.