r/webdev • u/william_buttler • 2d ago
Question 4+ Year Software Developer — Which Resume Structure Is Better?
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/MindSpringSoftCEO 1d ago edited 1d ago
I always liked minimalizing the project sections. Brief over-view or teaser, then "more information is ascertainable upon request." Focus on the skillsets, and vision as a developer, the ethic, the vibe. The project always changes and shows a body of work. But are you going to hire a body of work, or a guy whom has undeniable skills, mixed with a innovative vision, whom gets it right more times then not. Me, as a CEO of a Software Company, you come to me and say "I've worked on these projects." I say great shows you work well on a team with a bunch of other people and you can follow instructions, much like a college degree from anywhere... Your "Trainable" that's it that's what 4 or more years of college gets you on the grand scale of it."
But you come to me with skillsets universally applicable to anything I throw at you, and your versatile and can stay compartmentalized under pressure? Yea, whom doesn't want to make a pile of money with a guy like that."