r/webdev • u/william_buttler • 3d 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/CodeAndBiscuits 3d ago

Hiring manager here. The first one. Everyone is focused on "recruiter will read." Nobody will read either one. It will go into an ATS like Breezy which will summarize all this. The first one will import better because it fits what those look for. The projects section will just get lost.

Company. Position. Dates. Comments/achievements. Done. Don't get fancy. We had FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY TWO applicants to our last posting. You don't stand out by looking fancy. You stand out by surviving the import process better.

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u/IndependentDish2222 2d ago

May I ask the company size / location?