Writing a [Developer Resume] that gets you interviews

How to write a 'developer resume' that appeals to interviewers even with a lack of credentials

🔍 When hiring developers, collecting resumes through recruitment platforms is the most commonly used method.

Do you know what helps developer recruiters the most?

It is collecting resumes through recruitment platforms (job search sites, etc.). While referrals from acquaintances are the most reliable method, there is no means as efficient as reviewing resumes through recruitment platforms to hire the developers a company needs.

Because numerous resumes are submitted through recruitment platforms, it is not easy for recruiters (interviewers, etc.) to spend more than 10 seconds looking at a single resume. You must write a resume that can catch their eye in a short amount of time to ensure the recruiter reviews it in detail and gives you the opportunity for an interview.

<Source: Programmers Recruiting Survey 2021, https://programmers.co.kr/pages/2021-recruiting-survey>

How can you write a resume that recruiters want to read and that doesn't get discarded during the document screening process?

Having reviewed and coached many people on their 'developer resumes' over the years, I want to use this lecture to address the misconceptions many developers have. In particular, for developers who believe they are failing document screenings due to relatively disadvantageous backgrounds, such as being a non-major or having experience only at SI companies, I want to share resume writing techniques that increase the chances of passing just by effectively describing your 'development capabilities'.

I think I'm failing the document screening because I only have experience at SI companies...

It's not necessarily because your specs are bad that you're failing the document screening! In most cases, it's because you haven't properly expressed your development capabilities in your resume.

Having reviewed and coached many people on their 'developer resumes', I would like to use this lecture to point out some common misconceptions developers have. In particular, for those who believe they are failing the document screening process due to relatively disadvantageous backgrounds, such as being a non-major or having experience only at SI companies, I want to share resume writing techniques that increase your chances of passing simply by properly describing your 'development capabilities.'

Learning the 'how to write a developer resume that effectively appeals to your development capabilities', compiled by Jay, who served as CTO for both listed companies and startups, and Michael, who served as CSO for major IT corporations and startups, based on their experience reviewing thousands of developer resumes and conducting hundreds of interviews, will help you reduce the trial and error of failing document screenings simply because you don't know how to write a resume despite having the technical skills.

CTO Jaeho Park
- Current CTO of Startup Dobda
- Former CTO of ICONLOOP
- Former CTO of Exem (KOSDAQ listed)
- Yes24 Monthly Developer (Go to link)
- Translated/Authored various development books such as Clean Code, Microservices Up and Running, etc.
- Operates YouTube "Channel Jaeho Park (Go to link)", "OKdevTV (Go to link)"

CSO Jong-ho Park

- Current CSO at Startup Dobda
- Former CEO of B&B
- Former Director at Nmedia Platform
- Former Strategy Team Leader at Neowiz Games
- Former Ad Business PM at Naver

Stop with the CTRL C+V resumes! Let's write a 'developer resume' that passes the document screening              

While some resumes fail the screening process due to low qualifications, many 'developer resumes' are rejected because they fail to properly describe development capabilities.

• I prepared this because I felt frustrated seeing so many similar 'developer resumes' that looked like they were just 'CTRL C+V'ed.
• Two knowledge sharers, with experience reviewing thousands of developer resumes and conducting numerous interviews, are releasing a wealth of tips on how to write a developer resume that interviewers will love.
• For developers who struggle with self-promotion because they haven't had the chance to meet mentors or seniors who can provide tips, we are sharing know-how on writing a developer resume that makes interviewers want to meet you, in order to provide a little bit of help.

Do you think you are failing the developer document screening because of your background?

Many companies are making efforts to find developers with strong development capabilities, even if their specs are low.

• Many people believe they are being rejected at the document screening stage because they graduated from a regional university, have work experience at an SI (System Integration) firm, or are non-CS majors.
• In most cases, it is not because of a lack of credentials, but because of a lack of development skills or because those skills were not sufficiently expressed in the resume.
• There are many companies looking for developers, but because it is difficult to find good ones, many companies are putting in the effort to find individuals with strong development capabilities.
• Companies review the resumes of many 'developers' through various recruitment platforms and are making efforts to hire even a single talented developer whose skills might be hidden behind their specs.
• If you believe you have sufficient development capabilities but are failing at the document screening stage, it is highly likely that it's not because of your credentials, but because you failed to properly showcase your development skills in your resume.

Just by writing a good 'developer resume,' your interview opportunities will increase significantly.

• Include the content that interviewers want to see in your resume.
• Even if you only properly describe your development skills and experience, such as technical stacks, career history, and projects, you can secure many more opportunities in the document screening process.

In 'Writing a Developer Resume That Gets You Interviews,' we will cover the following topics.

• Setting Employment/Career Move Goals: Analyze the Job Description (JD) of your target company to set goals for writing your resume.
• Organizing resume materials for applying to target companies: Learn how to organize your development skills to write a resume for your target employment or career move.
• Learn how to express development skills that appeal to interviewers: Based on an analysis of the Job Description (JD) of the company you are applying for, we will explore how to describe your skills, experience, and projects in detail to capture the interviewer's interest.