Developer CV/Resume Review with a Tech Recruiter

🎓 View our courses: https://scrimba.com/links/all-courses This week, we are joined by tech recruiter Jermaine Jupiter, who's here to review your CVs/resumes and give you tips and pointers to stand out from the crown when your resume lands on a hiring manager's desk! Ask an Expert: CV/resume review with a Tech Recruiter 🥳 Contents 🥳 0:00 - Introduction 2:50 - Do I really need to write a tailored CV for each application? 4:22 - If you get a concrete job offer and turn it down, are you ‘burned’ or can you apply again in the future? 5:48 - Should I hire a CV writer? 7:39 - I have never worked in tech. What should I expect in the hiring process? 9:25 - Should CVs be plain documents? 10:27 - What is the most common CV mistake you see? 11:39 - I have job-hopped. Is that a problem / how can I show it in a good light? 13:50 - Any tips on the dreaded “tell me about yourself” question? 15:30 - Can I put my Stack Overflow account link on my CV? 16:35 - 👀 CV Number 1 👀 25:07 - I made a website using HTML, CSS and basic JS in my final year - can I use it in my portfolio? 26:33 - What is the best path to follow in order to apply to a remote position overseas? 28:33 - Is it a good idea to pursue lots of certificates when lacking a CS degree? 30:05 - Are some Enterprise Systems relevant to a dev CV? 30:55 - 👀 CV Number 2 👀 36:23 - Can I put my GitHub account under my experience section instead of project links? 37:22 - I work in Health Insurance but I am learning Web Dev for a career change. Should I use my previous LinkedIn profile or make a new one? 39:18 - I am a self-taught PHP Dev, working as an Intern and I am learning React. Should I find a job now or get some more knowledge first? 42:08 - 👀 CV Number 3 👀 45:10 - Is there a way to indicate which are my strongest skills without using progress bars? 46:03 - What is a good basic guideline for ordering your CV? 47:28 - I want to transition into Android app development. Do Google certifications for Android help? 49:10