Re:Ask HN: Are new grads expected to exaggerate their skills...
by swalsh on Friday December 11, 2015 @04:23PM
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That's why when I list languages I have experience with, i try to put a self assessment in proficiency as well. so instead of just saying "C#, C++, Ruby, PHP" i'll put "Expert proficiency of C#, advanced proficiency of Ruby, and PHP, and working knowledge of python, and TCL"
so if someone is doing a keyword search, i'll still show up, but when someone is actually reading the resume they can say "oh he's a C# and Ruby guy" I'll also mention the language once in the experience section to demonstrate how i used it.
Generally speaking though, as i've searched for more senior positions I've toned down the specifics of the technology, and concentrated more on the results I've achieved.
so if someone is doing a keyword search, i'll still show up, but when someone is actually reading the resume they can say "oh he's a C# and Ruby guy" I'll also mention the language once in the experience section to demonstrate how i used it.
Generally speaking though, as i've searched for more senior positions I've toned down the specifics of the technology, and concentrated more on the results I've achieved.