Resume and Interview Tips and Resources
Resume
Keep it simple!
- Recruiters and engineers will screen CVs
- 1-2 pages maximum
- If you have any links (e.g. a Github) - include them!
- Send us your resume in PDF format
- Focus on results and impact - list metrics rather than long notes
- Use bullet points
What does your audience want to know?
- Recruiters: education, marks, experience
- Engineers/interviewers: core skills, projects worked on
- Publications/patents (PhDs)
Interviews and Technical Development.
Useful resources
- Hone your skills: TopCoder.com, ProjectEuler.net, InterviewCake.com, CodeJam Kickstart
- Check out the Technical Development Guide
- Read Cracking the Coding Interview