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Posted by Manu Febie
Manu Febie
1,754 Points

Project based resume

I am almost graduating from my secondary education specialized in Software Development. In my case it is Django Web Development. For more than a year I have practiced building Django Web Apps. I have also build a Management Application for the company I had my inernship with Django in Jakarta, Indonesia. Unfortunally this product never went into production because the company was actually doing really bad. But it was great learning experience.

Right now I feel confident enough to apply for django development jobs but I don't really know how I should build my resume. I have a lot of working experience but nothing relevant. I was wondering though, if it is okay to put school projects or personal projects on my resume? Does anyone know if that would by fine?

1 Answer

Livia Galeazzi
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Livia Galeazzi
Java Web Development Techdegree Graduate 21,083 Points

Yes, it's fine when you're just graduating and don't have much experience in the industry. Don't necessarily list everything though, try to show off the things that are most relevant to the job offer. Write the project description to meet most closely the skills in the job offer.

Sometimes new graduates put everything in their CV just to fill the (perceived) void. Having a long list of projects isn't what gets you the job, showing that you have the right skills does.

Manu Febie
Manu Febie
1,754 Points

Thanks Livia Galeazzi ! That's sounds great. I was allready about how many projects I should list. But you are right, I am just going to put my best projects relevant to the job offer. Thanks again!