{"id":19716,"date":"2022-12-16T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.codemotion.com\/magazine\/?p=19716"},"modified":"2022-12-16T09:11:44","modified_gmt":"2022-12-16T08:11:44","slug":"how-to-write-a-web-developer-resume-that-will-leave-a-great-first-impression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.codemotion.com\/magazine\/frontend\/web-developer\/how-to-write-a-web-developer-resume-that-will-leave-a-great-first-impression\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Write A Web Developer Resume That Will Leave a Great First Impression"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Writing a web developer resume is much like designing a website, but IT applicants often make a single mistake – they don\u2019t take their resumes seriously. They only pay superficial attention to them, ending up with a mediocre result that doesn\u2019t do anything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though HR managers pay only a few seconds of attention to each web developer resume<\/strong>, this doesn\u2019t mean that you can do a poor job – based on this single document you\u2019ll either get an interview or not. The reason it takes them only a few seconds is because they know what they want and if they don\u2019t find it, your resume will be discarded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you manage to stand out from hundreds of similar resumes, they will be impressed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need to provide them with a quick snapshot of your career, achievements and skills<\/strong> (both soft and hard) that will show why you are the best web designer for that position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is how to achieve that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understand the competition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One thing you need to know before you get started is that the competition for web developer roles is fierce, to say the least. According to LinkedIn right now, there are around 3,000 roles currently open and looking to be filled<\/strong>. Of course, there are many more developers out there looking for roles, so the competition is strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t let this put you off, though. If you’re an experienced web developer, then you can get this across in your resume. With a well written resume, you can put yourself above the pack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Create multiple web developer resumes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a tip that you may not have thought of. There are several different types of web developer roles out there, and they’re all slightly different. For example, you may be applying to both corporate jobs and freelance positions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These roles will need different things from you, so you’ll need to highlight different aspects of your skills and work history. Creating multiple resumes will help you do this, so you have the right one to send off as soon as you see a good job opening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you find a job description that requires knowledge of lazy loading<\/a> and web performance<\/a>, be sure to edit your resume so that the recruiters can easily see that you have the experience and knowledge needed in this field. If you see another search looking for experience with Microfrontends<\/a>, also edit the resume so that your experience in that field is clear from the very start. Don’t wait until the interview to speak about it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Include your soft and hard skills (and preferred frameworks!)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As well as results, writing about your skills is very important on a web developer resume. You need to have the right mix of skills that a recruiter is looking for, so take a look at the job listing to see what they’re looking for<\/strong>. Typically, they’ll be looking for a mix of hard and soft skills, so ensure you’re including a mixture of both. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Hard’ skills are going to be quantifiable skills that are needed for the task at hand. For example, listing the languages you know, such as Javascript <\/a>or CSS<\/a>, will be important here. ‘Soft’ skills<\/a>, on the other hand, will be the less quantifiable skills that are nevertheless essential. For example, if you can show that you’re good at critical thinking and problem solving, that will go a long way. And remember: soft skills are a top priority<\/strong> for many IT recruiters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, frameworks <\/a>are key in today’s web development<\/strong>. Be sure to include the ones you have experience working with besides your main languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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