5 Things a Software Engineer CV should have
Software engineering jobs are currently in demand in the hiring market but what are the key elements that every software engineer CV should entail?
1. Personal statement
A strong personal statement is the best way to begin any software engineer CV. The personal statement sits just under your name and contact details. It should be around four to five lines with the purpose of demonstrating professional passion and highlighting specific skills tailored to the role of a software engineer. Remember to sound genuine instead of using CV cliches which are most likely to turn off hiring managers.
2. Technical skills
Your CV should highlight your specific technical skills relating to the role of a software engineer. Although you may have a long list of technical skills you wish to include, it is best to include the tech skills mentioned in the job description as those are the skills your employer is looking for. It is also useful to carry out some research on what the most in-demand software engineering skills are.
3. Previous employment
Your potential employer will be keen to see how your previous experience will be of benefit to the role of a software engineer, therefore you should list your work history in chronological order, beginning with your most recent role.
4. Qualifications
Another important section of your software engineer CV is the qualifications section. This should include any relevant industry qualifications followed by your degree or higher education details.
5. Interests
Finally, your employer will be interested in wanting to know how well you might fit with the company culture and team – a list of your personal interests will help to indicate this.
A top tip is to include interests which are relevant to the role of a software engineer, such as development-related projects or voluntary work. Avoid an excessive list of interests, remember to keep it concise and relevant.
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