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175: Resume Writing
Intro topic: DSLR Photography vs Camera Phone
News/Links:
Free Internet while flying by abusing edits to your profile name
Making Animated Characters with AI Art
On 10x Engineers
https://stackoverflow.blog/2024/06/19/the-real-10x-developer-makes-their-whole-team-better/)
The Beauty and Challenges of AI-Generated Artistic Gymnastics
Book of the Show
Patrick:
The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu
Jason:
The Checklist Manifesto
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Tool of the Show
Patrick:
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo Switch)
Jason:
Amazon Q
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=AmazonWebServices.amazon-q-vscode)
Topic: Resume Writing (Courtesy of Matthew C.)
Why have a resume?
Many jobs require it to get into the consideration
Today many are screened for keywords automatically
Log for future you
What is a resume?
One-page description
Key accomplishments & experiences
Comparison to CV
References
How to write a good resume?
Do’s
Include your github if it has good contributions
Be specific (dates, locations, skills)
Isolate your specific contributions
Be accurate/honest
Be concise
Be ready to discuss any point you have on the resume
List hobbies/activities/extracurriculars
Don’ts
Have mistakes (especially dates)
Use images (most companies use text extraction)
Use it as a design portfolio
Put social qualities (e.gs. hard-working, motivated, friendly)
Use fancy templates/tools
Resources
Manager Tools: How to scan resumes https://www.manager-tools.com/2016/05/how-scan-resume-part-1)
Google docs
Latex/Lyx for CVs
How to think about your career and how it impacts your future resume writing (career planning)
Technologies and architectures more than specifics of project details
How various choices may age over time