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Is it appropriate to have a “technologies used†section for each employer?
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I've had jobs both in the software development and IT fields, both using very different technologies with some overlap. I want to highlight that I am proficient in both areas. My original resume had a "Skills" section, however I feel like it would cause a bit of confusion due to the different technology stacks that I've used. I'm also torn because 2 jobs prior to my tech-specific jobs were both generic call center jobs, and therefore I wouldn't apply a "technologies used" section to those.
Would it be appropriate to have a "technologies used" under the appropriate employers? Or would it be better to do this some other way on my resume? Would it also be an issue to highlight proficiency with technologies on some of my past employers without listing the same thing on others?
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I've had jobs both in the software development and IT fields, both using very different technologies with some overlap. I want to highlight that I am proficient in both areas. My original resume had a "Skills" section, however I feel like it would cause a bit of confusion due to the different technology stacks that I've used. I'm also torn because 2 jobs prior to my tech-specific jobs were both generic call center jobs, and therefore I wouldn't apply a "technologies used" section to those.
Would it be appropriate to have a "technologies used" under the appropriate employers? Or would it be better to do this some other way on my resume? Would it also be an issue to highlight proficiency with technologies on some of my past employers without listing the same thing on others?
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I've had jobs both in the software development and IT fields, both using very different technologies with some overlap. I want to highlight that I am proficient in both areas. My original resume had a "Skills" section, however I feel like it would cause a bit of confusion due to the different technology stacks that I've used. I'm also torn because 2 jobs prior to my tech-specific jobs were both generic call center jobs, and therefore I wouldn't apply a "technologies used" section to those.
Would it be appropriate to have a "technologies used" under the appropriate employers? Or would it be better to do this some other way on my resume? Would it also be an issue to highlight proficiency with technologies on some of my past employers without listing the same thing on others?
resume
asked Oct 12 '14 at 22:43
Thebluefish
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I've had jobs both in the software development and IT fields, both using very different technologies with some overlap. I want to highlight that I am proficient in both areas. My original resume had a "Skills" section, however I feel like it would cause a bit of confusion due to the different technology stacks that I've used. I'm also torn because 2 jobs prior to my tech-specific jobs were both generic call center jobs, and therefore I wouldn't apply a "technologies used" section to those.
Would it be appropriate to have a "technologies used" under the appropriate employers? Or would it be better to do this some other way on my resume? Would it also be an issue to highlight proficiency with technologies on some of my past employers without listing the same thing on others?
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asked Oct 12 '14 at 22:43
Thebluefish
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asked Oct 12 '14 at 22:43
Thebluefish
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asked Oct 12 '14 at 22:43
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asked Oct 12 '14 at 22:43
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Would it be appropriate to have a "technologies used" under the
appropriate employers?
While there's nothing inappropriate about what you are considering, it may just serve to confuse the reader. I've seen this a number of times, particularly with contracts, and found it a poor way to communicate what the applicant knew.
Employers are unlikely to care where you used particular technologies. Spreading your technology skills across a number of employers could make those skills harder to grasp in the aggregate, and will likely diminish their impact.
Instead, put these technologies in your Skills section, where most resume readers will expect to find them.
When an interviewer asks "Where did you use technology X?" then you can expand on where and when your skills were applied.
answered Oct 12 '14 at 23:15
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Alright, great to hear. This is what I was doing before, but I wanted to try it this way mainly to see if it would work better. I agree that it might be confusing, thanks again!
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Would it be appropriate to have a "technologies used" under the
appropriate employers?
While there's nothing inappropriate about what you are considering, it may just serve to confuse the reader. I've seen this a number of times, particularly with contracts, and found it a poor way to communicate what the applicant knew.
Employers are unlikely to care where you used particular technologies. Spreading your technology skills across a number of employers could make those skills harder to grasp in the aggregate, and will likely diminish their impact.
Instead, put these technologies in your Skills section, where most resume readers will expect to find them.
When an interviewer asks "Where did you use technology X?" then you can expand on where and when your skills were applied.
answered Oct 12 '14 at 23:15
Joe Strazzere
223k106657924
1
Alright, great to hear. This is what I was doing before, but I wanted to try it this way mainly to see if it would work better. I agree that it might be confusing, thanks again!
– Thebluefish
Oct 12 '14 at 23:16
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up vote
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down vote
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Would it be appropriate to have a "technologies used" under the
appropriate employers?
While there's nothing inappropriate about what you are considering, it may just serve to confuse the reader. I've seen this a number of times, particularly with contracts, and found it a poor way to communicate what the applicant knew.
Employers are unlikely to care where you used particular technologies. Spreading your technology skills across a number of employers could make those skills harder to grasp in the aggregate, and will likely diminish their impact.
Instead, put these technologies in your Skills section, where most resume readers will expect to find them.
When an interviewer asks "Where did you use technology X?" then you can expand on where and when your skills were applied.
answered Oct 12 '14 at 23:15
Joe Strazzere
223k106657924
1
Alright, great to hear. This is what I was doing before, but I wanted to try it this way mainly to see if it would work better. I agree that it might be confusing, thanks again!
– Thebluefish
Oct 12 '14 at 23:16
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up vote
7
down vote
accepted
up vote
7
down vote
accepted
Would it be appropriate to have a "technologies used" under the
appropriate employers?
While there's nothing inappropriate about what you are considering, it may just serve to confuse the reader. I've seen this a number of times, particularly with contracts, and found it a poor way to communicate what the applicant knew.
Employers are unlikely to care where you used particular technologies. Spreading your technology skills across a number of employers could make those skills harder to grasp in the aggregate, and will likely diminish their impact.
Instead, put these technologies in your Skills section, where most resume readers will expect to find them.
When an interviewer asks "Where did you use technology X?" then you can expand on where and when your skills were applied.
answered Oct 12 '14 at 23:15
Joe Strazzere
223k106657924
Would it be appropriate to have a "technologies used" under the
appropriate employers?
While there's nothing inappropriate about what you are considering, it may just serve to confuse the reader. I've seen this a number of times, particularly with contracts, and found it a poor way to communicate what the applicant knew.
Employers are unlikely to care where you used particular technologies. Spreading your technology skills across a number of employers could make those skills harder to grasp in the aggregate, and will likely diminish their impact.
Instead, put these technologies in your Skills section, where most resume readers will expect to find them.
When an interviewer asks "Where did you use technology X?" then you can expand on where and when your skills were applied.
answered Oct 12 '14 at 23:15
Joe Strazzere
223k106657924
edited Oct 13 '14 at 11:26
answered Oct 12 '14 at 23:15
Joe Strazzere
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answered Oct 12 '14 at 23:15
Joe Strazzere
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answered Oct 12 '14 at 23:15
Joe Strazzere
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Alright, great to hear. This is what I was doing before, but I wanted to try it this way mainly to see if it would work better. I agree that it might be confusing, thanks again!
– Thebluefish
Oct 12 '14 at 23:16
suggest improvements |Â
1
Alright, great to hear. This is what I was doing before, but I wanted to try it this way mainly to see if it would work better. I agree that it might be confusing, thanks again!
– Thebluefish
Oct 12 '14 at 23:16
1
1
Alright, great to hear. This is what I was doing before, but I wanted to try it this way mainly to see if it would work better. I agree that it might be confusing, thanks again!
– Thebluefish
Oct 12 '14 at 23:16
Alright, great to hear. This is what I was doing before, but I wanted to try it this way mainly to see if it would work better. I agree that it might be confusing, thanks again!
– Thebluefish
Oct 12 '14 at 23:16
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