Starting a career in IT comes with many challenges: lack of experience, high competition, wide range of requirements. But a strong, well-written CV can make up for a lack of experience and grab an employer's attention.
Here are four tips to help you create such a CV.
1. The application of skills is more important than their list.
Simply listing technologies like Python, SQL, or HTML is no longer enough. Employers want to see how you've put these tools into practice: developed a Telegram bot for expense accounting, built a Django website for coursework, participated in automating the application process at an internship. This shows a practical orientation and understanding of development processes.
2- Be specific and focused on the outcome.
Avoid abstract language. Phrases like ‘participated in the project’ or ‘had work experience’ are weak and vague. Better: ‘developed a customer accounting interface that reduced order processing time by 30%.’ Include metrics if you have them. The clearer you are in describing your role and the result, the higher the credibility of the hirer.
3. recognise engagement and additional activity.
Courses, hackathons, internships, participation in open source - all this plays in your favour. Even non-profit initiatives (e.g. participation in IT communities, helping with university projects) show your interest, teamwork and initiative.
4. Show a desire to develop yourself.
Outline what courses you've taken, what technologies you're learning, what you want to grow in. Emerging professionals benefit when they demonstrate curiosity and self-learning. Write about independent projects, blogging, pet project development - this is a signal that you are not waiting for guidance, but taking action.
Even at the start of your career you can stand out favourably if you show how you solve problems, how you think and what you strive to develop. A strong CV is your first step towards a position in IT.
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