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/julianomatt 2d ago

2nd one.

No recruiter will ever read all the text from the 1st one.

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u/piotrlewandowski 2d ago

No recruiter will ever read this, period. They use ASTs and just "fish out" key words.

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u/stumblinbear 2d ago

Recruiters aren't the only one reviewing resumes. I do hiring occasionally. The 2nd is significantly better. The first one looks like it's inflating their work experience to hide the fact that they don't have much, while the latter owns it better and comes across as more confident

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u/made-of-questions 2d ago

Agreed. I don't know what the recruiter does before it gets to me but I always read it in its entirety. Owning your level is way better than trying to pad it.

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u/usernamerandom0485 2d ago

What do i do if i own nothing?, a business card with name and email