Before you can reveal your coding expertise, you need pick the best format. Doing so will allow your skills and experiences to be seen clearly. It will also be easier for the recruiter to read, which is always good.The most common resume format is “reverse-chronological”, and it’s for good reason. Essentially, it allows
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How to Format a Web Developer Resume
the hiring managers to immediately see how you can benefit the company.
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Use a Web Developer Resume Template
As a web developer, you’re well-versed in producing clean code that has no bugs. Similarly, you need your resume to be built in a way that can’t break.The best way to do this is via a web developer resume template. Use a text editor, and your entire resume layout may fall apart with just a small alteration!
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What to Include in a Web Developer Resume
The main sections in a web developer resume are:– Work Experience– Contact Information– Skills– EducationWant to go a step further? You can also add these optional sections:– Awards & Certification– Courses– Projects
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What to Include in a Web Developer Resume
– Languages– Interests & Hobbies
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How to Correctly Display your Contact Information
The contact information section must include:– Full Name– Professional Title – Align this to the exact role you’re applying for, which is “Web Developer”– Phone Number – Check this for errors– Email Address – Use a professional email address (firstname.lastname@gmail.com), not your childhood email (joethetoe@gmail.com)
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How to Correctly Display your Contact Information
– (Optional) Location - Applying for a job abroad? Mention your location and that you are willing to relocate or work remotely.
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How to Make Your Web Developer Work Experience Stand Out
Not much can beat a candidate with a wealth of relevant work experience. As such, make sure you spend time making this section perfect.Here’s the best way to structure your work experience section:– Position name– Company Name– Dates– Responsibilities & Achievements
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Use Action Words to Make Your Web Developer Resume POP!
– “Made”– “Worked”– “Managed”…are all common words that the recruiter sees time and time again.However, you don’t want your resume to read like every other resume on the recruiter’s desk. The solution is to use power words to make your achievements stand out:
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Use Action Words to Make Your Web Developer Resume POP!
Once the experience section is the best it can be, it’s time to talk about your educational history to date.Just like your code, keep this section clean and reduce bloat.Simply enter your education history in the following format:– Degree Type & Major– University Name– Years Studied– GPA, Honours, Courses, and anything else you might want to add
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Top 10 Skills for a Web Developer Resume
Languages for a Web Developer:– Javascript– MySQL– JQuery– CSS– C++– PHP– Java– Python– Ruby– HTML 5
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Top 10 Skills for a Web Developer Resume
Hard Skills for a Web Developer:– Programming– Wireframes– Git– DNS Management– DebuggingSoft Skills for a Web Developer:– Collaboration– Communication– Critical Thinking– Problem Solving– Adaptability
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What Else Can You Include in Your Web Developer Resume?
Awards & CertificationsHave you won an award for your web development? Have you completed any courses to improve your development skills? Include any notable achievements in this section of your resume.Here’s an example:Awards & Certificates– “Web Applications for Everbody” – Coursera Certificate
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What Else Can You Include in Your Web Developer Resume?
– “Full-Stack Web Development with Stack” – Coursera Certificate– “Critical Thinking Masterclass” – MadeUpUniversity
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What Else Can You Include in Your Web Developer Resume?
ProjectsWant to really impress the hiring manager? Show that you live and breathe web development. Showing off your own personal project is one of best ways to show how passionate you are about your craft.For web development and programming, this is usually in the form of side hustles.
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What Else Can You Include in Your Web Developer Resume?
Showing a website that you built with your coding knowledge will be impressive for all hiring managers.Here are a few projects that you could mention:– Create a website from scratch– Create your own audio and video player with javascript– Create an online FTP client
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What Else Can You Include in Your Web Developer Resume?
LanguagesAs a web developer, you know many coding languages.However, here we are talking about vocal languages. Those able to speak multiple languages may want to add a small languages section.Rank the languages by proficiency:– Native– Fluent
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What Else Can You Include in Your Web Developer Resume?
– Proficient– Intermediate– Basic
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What Else Can You Include in Your Web Developer Resume?
Interests & HobbiesNow, you may be wondering, “why does my rock climbing hobby matter?”Well, your interests and hobbies reveal more of who you are.A few sentences about yourself is a great way to add instant personality to your resume.