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Dev tools · October 14, 2020

I wrote a book on writing good developer resumes

A comprehensive guide by hiring managers and recruiters at top tech companies. How to write a developer resume that represents you fairly.

I wrote a book on writing good developer resumes launched on October 14, 2020 with 382 votes, #39 of 4,018 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.

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A guide on writing effective developer resumes, launched in 2020. It provides practical advice for software engineers and programmers looking to improve their resume writing skills. The resource focuses specifically on the tech industry, helping developers present their experience and qualifications in ways that resonate with hiring managers and recruiters.

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If anyone's debating whether they should buy this book: do it. Read it cover to cover during the weekend, it's not selling magic beans, it's a no BS book full of great advice and insight. I'm not even looking for a job at the moment and it made me update my resume. For anyone looking to get into tech or struggling to get responses from jobs, @GergelyOrosz 's new book, https://t.co/yW0nd6euiQ is an excellent resource. Here are my key takeaways from his livestream with @swyx on resumes, landing a job, & company differences. (A thread) 🧵 So yesterday I finally found some time to sit down and give read it a full read through and being honest, the landing page doesn't oversell it, the book is…from thetechresume.com

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