The Tech Resume Inside Out
Learning and science
career guide book
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14 positive, 21 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 13 critical, out of 49 comments about the project. Thread score -0.02.
Idea: 3 for, 3 againstPricing: 4 for, 0 againstExecution: 0 for, 4 againstDesign: 0 for, 2 againstDocs: 1 for, 1 against
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What people liked
Practical, well-written advice from people who read resumes.
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Just started reading this and it's refreshing to see a highly practical take on resumes, written by people who actually read and make decisions on them. As a former hiring…
mlent on HNI have been reading the beta version of the books and it's really really good. Highly recommend to anyone looking to up their resume game. Great stuff @gregdoesit
fardeem on HNThis is a fantastic resource for developers looking for work. I run a company that helps people make resumes and even I learned a few things!
rileyt on HN
Beautiful, well-built website.
From 1 comment
The website is fantastic. Did you use a template to create it? Is it using some platform for checkout? I would love to know. Also if you can share the process of publishing a…
riantogo on HN
Objections
Pricing and VAT handling confused some UK buyers.
From 1 comment
> Hey looks like you're based in United Kingdom. The below prices do not include VAT. Use the code VAT20 to offset the VAT rate of 20%, if you want to. But we don't pay VAT on…
chrisseaton on HN
Sample chapter claim that ATS auto-rejection is a myth seemed doubtful.
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The sample "Hiring Pipeline" chapter says that auto-rejections from ATS systems are a "myth" and that most/all resumes are screened by a human. Is this really true? I'm…
returningfory2 on HN
Author's experience is limited to developers and the advice may not transfer to other roles.
From 1 comment
Looks interesting! Would you also recommend it to other roles in the tech industry, such as business analysts or product owners? I can imagine a lot of the topics your book…
A_Venom_Roll on HN
Requests
Show success metrics and results from people who used the advice.
From 2 comments
How did you validate that applicants that use your resume advice get more interviews and responses? What success metrics can you share?
legerdemain on HNDo you have any feedback/results/data to share from people who've applied this knowledge? I'm thinking that would be a great way to sell the book.
ksk on HN
Lower or restructure pricing and make pricing tiers easier to compare.
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On the pricing page, it’s difficult to scan and see the difference between the two packages. You could do “everything in basic plus:” or change colors or something else to add…
faizshah on HN
Questions
How was the advice validated and do results show more interviews?
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How did you validate that applicants that use your resume advice get more interviews and responses? What success metrics can you share?
legerdemain on HN
Should old positions be dropped to fit a two-page resume?
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One question I always have regarding the 2 page suggested limit -- should I just drop old positions? At some point in a long enough career, just listing company, position, and…
quicklyfrozen on HN
Alternatives named
Contributing to an open source project instead of reading a book.
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I skimmed through your sample chapters and you do make good points! But wouldn't it be a better approach for an applicant to focus on an open source project for showing off…
Gehinnn on HN