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Today's bit of resume wisdom.

I've spent a significant amount of time over the last week or so pouring through resumes for the open jobs we have here at netomat (if anyone's interested, here they are -- be sure to mention I referred you), and as such I have learned some very valuable tips for submitting resumes:

• When applying for a Java programmer position, make sure you list "Java" as one of your skills.
• JavaScript is not Java. Seriously. Don't kid yourself into thinking otherwise.
• If English isn't your first language, have someone proof-read your resume and/or cover letter before sending it off. Case in point: "I apply for java maker position" sounds like you want to work at Starbucks.
• If your work experience is limited to driving a forklift or working as a doorman, you're not qualified for a senior level position.

This whole thing is depressing enough without running into some of those goofs listed above. At least this isn't as bad as the time I went to a job fair to advertise for an entry-level QA position and had people who were (and I'm dead serious here) decades out of college inquiring about it. The job market sucks these days, and I'm very glad to be on this side of the fence.

Posted by jason at August 20, 2003 12:50 PM | TrackBack | Read more: netomat