23: How do you write a good CV?

Refactoring Ed's resumé before he applies for jobs

Show Notes

A good CV is an important part of finding a job in any industry. But are there specific things you should do to improve your chances in the tech industry? Are there any parts of Tom's old resumés that he's ashamed of? What tricks and tips has he picked up over the years? And does any of Ed's experience carry over from the world of teaching? Find out all this, and more, in this week's educational instalment of A Question of Code.

What is A Question of Code?

A newbie coder and a seasoned veteran discuss the questions that always come up when someone begins learning to code.

Ed is looking at getting a career in programming and has been learning to code for just over a year. During this time he’s been building up a stack of questions that keep coming up from other newbie coders. Luckily, he’s got someone he can ask for help: Tom. Tom’s a seasoned coder, having worked in the industry for a few years now and has all the answers Ed needs, or does he?