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Ain't nobody got time for that crap! (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Especially with the rise of "ghost postings" so quantity over quality is greater than ever these days

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Neither approach is good if you are looking for work in the tech sector without an existing referral network.

I suggest that you;

  • Ditch the cover letter
  • Have a bulleted summary of your skill set that lists every skill and every technology you are comfortable with right on the first page
  • In your experience, when listing your past jobs and positions, include list of every technology you worked with during your time there
  • Customize your resume for every position by simply highlighting or emboldening every instance of the key technologies they are looking for in your resume

Note: Sometimes, when highlighting skills you might notice that your resume undersells your experience with that particular technology. Go ahead and edit it. This happens a lot and it is ok to view your resume as a living document that is constantly being revised. Don't just set it and forget it.