What to put on a undergrad CS student's resume....

[gopunk]

i have held one job for the past few years, but there isn't very much coding involved for the job. the most coding i ever did was this simple perl script, although it does get used quite a bit.

so i was looking at the resume of a friend and he had put all the projects he had worked on in various classes. is this a good idea? so, i would put something like

"implemented binary expression tree along with methods to evaluate and derivate expressions"....

what do you guys think?

thanks

 

[her209]

Be honest on your resume. Don't wanna get tripped up during the interview.

Fluff, but don't fluff too much. Your resume should be tailored to that specific job.

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: her209
Be honest on your resume. Don't wanna get tripped up during the interview.

Fluff, but don't fluff too much. Your resume should be tailored to that specific job.

ok, but i really DID implement that tree and various methods

also i have a question about tailoring the essay.... how would you do this for a job fair type environment? or should i just tailor it for an internship position?

 

[her209]

Originally posted by: gopunk

Originally posted by: her209
Be honest on your resume. Don't wanna get tripped up during the interview.

Fluff, but don't fluff too much. Your resume should be tailored to that specific job.

ok, but i really DID implement that tree and various methods

also i have a question about tailoring the essay.... how would you do this for a job fair type environment? or should i just tailor it for an internship position?

If you are looking for an internship then you should say that in your objective. Also, your objective should be clear and defined but should not be too precise otherwise it may exclude you from opportunities as well.

If you've taken the relevant courses, then put those down. Anyone can do b-tree implementation.

 

[charrison]

Originally posted by: gopunk
i have held one job for the past few years, but there isn't very much coding involved for the job. the most coding i ever did was this simple perl script, although it does get used quite a bit.

so i was looking at the resume of a friend and he had put all the projects he had worked on in various classes. is this a good idea? so, i would put something like

"implemented binary expression tree along with methods to evaluate and derivate expressions"....

what do you guys think?

thanks

Make sure list any database experience you have. Most business applications tend to be database driven.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Depends on the position -- for example if you were applying to BSquare you might list any device programming / embedded projects, as well as pointing out relevant courses. For the MathCAD folks you'd want to emphasize the math courses and and both math and user-interface programming projects.

Listing every little program for every potential employer will be obvious padding and may make them skip reading any of it.

By the way, if you can keep up the GPA you might want to list something like "Senior year overall GPA 3.8" that will help balance the 4-year GPA.

When I was reading developer resumes for MicroCase I looked at the school, degree, GPA, major GPA (mitigating, but not as good as overall GPA), any internships or positions. I don't recall reading about classwork on most of the resumes, but if done with a lot of restraint I think it would have helped.

 

[DanTMWTMP]

oh man...i just had to break the mold....scrolling up and down and ..it's the same avatar...
EDIT: hmmm..while i was typing away, 2 other people posted....


neways....yeah, i knw someone who just put all the projects he put down.....put ur interests...ur ambitions.....all ur skills.....put all these insane words...cuz that's what they look for...i hear they scan ur resume for words.....there's a site out there that tells u what words this companies look for....

well, good lucks dude!....(i miss ur ducky avatar..heehh)

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: gopunk

also i have a question about tailoring the essay.... how would you do this for a job fair type environment? or should i just tailor it for an internship position?

Can you get a list of employers in advance? The open "tech expo" type fairs have lists in the paper and usually a website. With a bit of extra effort you could make customized resumes with post-its for the specific employers.

 

[RaynorWolfcastle]

Originally posted by: gopunk
i have held one job for the past few years, but there isn't very much coding involved for the job. the most coding i ever did was this simple perl script, although it does get used quite a bit.

so i was looking at the resume of a friend and he had put all the projects he had worked on in various classes. is this a good idea? so, i would put something like

"implemented binary expression tree along with methods to evaluate and derivate expressions"....

what do you guys think?

thanks

derivate?!?!?! I hope you don't put that on your resume... the word you're looking for is "derive"

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: RaynorWolfcastle

Originally posted by: gopunk
i have held one job for the past few years, but there isn't very much coding involved for the job. the most coding i ever did was this simple perl script, although it does get used quite a bit.

so i was looking at the resume of a friend and he had put all the projects he had worked on in various classes. is this a good idea? so, i would put something like

"implemented binary expression tree along with methods to evaluate and derivate expressions"....

what do you guys think?

thanks

derivate?!?!?! I hope you don't put that on your resume... the word you're looking for is "derive"

eh... i don't think so. what i mean is, i take an equation and spit back the derivative. i'm pretty sure that is derivation...

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: gopunk

also i have a question about tailoring the essay.... how would you do this for a job fair type environment? or should i just tailor it for an internship position?

Can you get a list of employers in advance? The open "tech expo" type fairs have lists in the paper and usually a website. With a bit of extra effort you could make customized resumes with post-its for the specific employers.

oooh.... that's a good idea! thanks

 

[RaynorWolfcastle]

Originally posted by: gopunk

Originally posted by: RaynorWolfcastle

Originally posted by: gopunk
i have held one job for the past few years, but there isn't very much coding involved for the job. the most coding i ever did was this simple perl script, although it does get used quite a bit.

so i was looking at the resume of a friend and he had put all the projects he had worked on in various classes. is this a good idea? so, i would put something like

"implemented binary expression tree along with methods to evaluate and derivate expressions"....

what do you guys think?

thanks

derivate?!?!?! I hope you don't put that on your resume... the word you're looking for is "derive"

eh... i don't think so. what i mean is, i take an equation and spit back the derivative. i'm pretty sure that is derivation...

then the word you're looking for is "differentiate"

 

[gopunk]

then the word you're looking for is "differentiate"

perhaps you're right.... i just looked it up and derivate is most commonly used as a noun (though an obscure usage still makes me right )

 

[RaynorWolfcastle]

Originally posted by: gopunk

then the word you're looking for is "differentiate"

perhaps you're right.... i just looked it up and derivate is most commonly used as a noun (though an obscure usage still makes me right )

Not really because a perspective employer would trash your resume, not look up the definition in the dictionary if they thought it was wrong and that makes me right

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Depends on the position -- for example if you were applying to BSquare you might list any device programming / embedded projects, as well as pointing out relevant courses. For the MathCAD folks you'd want to emphasize the math courses and and both math and user-interface programming projects.

Listing every little program for every potential employer will be obvious padding and may make them skip reading any of it.

By the way, if you can keep up the GPA you might want to list something like "Senior year overall GPA 3.8" that will help balance the 4-year GPA.

When I was reading developer resumes for MicroCase I looked at the school, degree, GPA, major GPA (mitigating, but not as good as overall GPA), any internships or positions. I don't recall reading about classwork on most of the resumes, but if done with a lot of restraint I think it would have helped.

sounds good....thanks

yea i think i will definitely take your advice regarding GPA. my junior and senior GPA are much higher than my overall

 

[Rastus]

Even though your degree is in CS, you should show continueous experience all the way back to Doom at least.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

That you're not a camping awp whore and that shields are t3h gh3y.