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Skills and Projects
Creating the technical skills and project sections of your resume can be quite a comedy show.
You might be at your computer, thinking, "I'll just list everything I've ever touched—HTML, Java, Python, even that one time I opened Photoshop." Before you know it, your resume reads like a .
Then come the projects. Remember simple to-do list app you made in a weekend? Totally . You write about it like you invented the next Facebook.
You save your resume, thinking, "Perfect!" But then the feedback comes in, and it's not what you expected.
We all have been there doing the same . But don't worry, we're here to help you avoid them.
Without wasting any more time, let's learn how to get it Good, so you can truly impress future employers.
No more listing everything under the sun or turning small projects into epic tales. 😉
Technical Skills
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Languages
List programming languages you are proficient in.
Good Example Languages: JavaScript, Python, SQL -
Frameworks
Include frameworks you have experience with.
Good Example Frameworks: React, Node.js, Django -
Tools
Mention tools and technologies you frequently use.
Good Example Tools: Git, Docker, AWS
Projects
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Project 1
- Provide a project name and brief description.
- List technologies used.
- Describe the impact or outcome.
- Include links to the deployed site and GitHub repository.
Good Example Project: GitNote
Description: Developed a comprehensive knowledge repository for developers to document, track, and retrieve learnings, set learning goals, and visualize progress.
Technologies: TypeScript, Next.js, MongoDB, NextAuth, Tailwindcss
Impact: Improved user retention by 30% through consistent learning habit formation and enhanced knowledge retrieval efficiency by 40%.
Links: [dployed site] | [GitHub Repository]
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Project 2
- Provide a project name and brief description.
- List technologies used.
- Describe the impact or outcome.
- Include links to the deployed site and GitHub repository.
Good Example Project: DevToday
Description: Developed a comprehensive content creation platform tailored for developers, featuring a feed of dev news, podcasts, and events, fostering community engagement and knowledge sharing.
Technologies: TypeScript, Next.js, MongoDB, Clerk, Tailwindcss
Impact: Facilitated community building and engagement, resulting in a 25% increase in user interactions and a 35% growth in user-generated content.
Links: [Deployed Site] | [GitHub Repository]
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