should I include college course info on my resume?

[Maverick]

So I've been working for a year now. Graduated and got a software developer job a month after finishing my CS degree. Now my company is going through a merger that could be potentially devastating so I need to figure out my "exit strategy". Of course this comes down to sending out resumes.

The problem I'm facing is that all the jobs are either entry level or senior level. Its nearly impossible to find junior level programmer jobs (1-2 years exp). My dad suggested I try going for the entry level jobs and I start including my course information from college. This pisses me off because it feels like a step backwards. I mean I guess when you're desperate you should do anything to get a job...but it just feels degrading to act like this whole year of experience was worthless.

 

[WhiteKnight]

Hey, if it's relevant to what you are applying for then absolutely.

 

[DJFuji]

Yeah its taking a step backwards, but man, in this market, most people take what they can get. I would just have two or three resume templates that are suited for their own respective position. So i'd have one written for entry level, one for intermediate experience, and one inflated resume for a semi-advanced position. Many employers know that everyone inflates their resume, so they inflate their requirements as well.

 

[Maverick]

Originally posted by: DJ Fuji

Many employers know that everyone inflates their resume, so they inflate their requirements as well.

Really? I assumed the requirements were so high for most jobs because the market was filled with people that were really knowledgeable.

 

[FeathersMcGraw]

Unless you can demonstrate that the classes have some sort of job relevance, they're just filler.

You'd be far better served by listing any job skills you've acquired from your current job, such as language and OS experience, technologies you've worked with, and a brief description of the projects you worked on, your role(s) in the project, and how you contributed in those roles.

 

[Maverick]

Originally posted by: FeathersMcGraw
Unless you can demonstrate that the classes have some sort of job relevance, they're just filler.

You'd be far better served by listing any job skills you've acquired from your current job, such as language and OS experience, technologies you've worked with, and a brief description of the projects you worked on, your role(s) in the project, and how you contributed in those roles.

That stuff is there already...but I've applied to tons of jobs and haven't gotten so much as an e-mail back. Just wondering if there's something missing from the resume or what.

 

[FeathersMcGraw]

Originally posted by: Shiva112

That stuff is there already...but I've applied to tons of jobs and haven't gotten so much as an e-mail back. Just wondering if there's something missing from the resume or what.

Well, for one thing, the tech job market is saturated with mid and senior-level technical staff who are settling for lower-level jobs, so it's safe to assume there's a lot of competition for any position you apply for.

The other thing is that you shouldn't assume that sending off a resume is the final step before the interview. Follow up.