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I want to build up my resume, being able to claim more marketable experience, but my current position at work does not afford me the opportunities to move in the direction that I'm interested in. While my own home time can be used to learn and broaden my knowledge of different subjects, what can I claim in terms of experience that would be respected in a job interview? How does personal experience stand up against on the job experience in the IT industry?
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I want to build up my resume, being able to claim more marketable experience, but my current position at work does not afford me the opportunities to move in the direction that I'm interested in. While my own home time can be used to learn and broaden my knowledge of different subjects, what can I claim in terms of experience that would be respected in a job interview? How does personal experience stand up against on the job experience in the IT industry?
resume work-experience developer
edited Jun 25 '14 at 17:35
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asked Jun 24 '14 at 17:36
Stephen B.
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After reading the 'help' section, an appropriate question would be about interviews which is what this all circulates around, the perception to someone doing the hiring of experience and where and how it was gained.
– Stephen B.
Jun 25 '14 at 14:25
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The edits do appear to bring this back in line, so I reopened. Anyone who answered may want to review the post and adjust his/her answers.
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I want to build up my resume, being able to claim more marketable experience, but my current position at work does not afford me the opportunities to move in the direction that I'm interested in. While my own home time can be used to learn and broaden my knowledge of different subjects, what can I claim in terms of experience that would be respected in a job interview? How does personal experience stand up against on the job experience in the IT industry?
resume work-experience developer
edited Jun 25 '14 at 17:35
IDrinkandIKnowThings
43.9k1398188
asked Jun 24 '14 at 17:36
Stephen B.
156110
I want to build up my resume, being able to claim more marketable experience, but my current position at work does not afford me the opportunities to move in the direction that I'm interested in. While my own home time can be used to learn and broaden my knowledge of different subjects, what can I claim in terms of experience that would be respected in a job interview? How does personal experience stand up against on the job experience in the IT industry?
resume work-experience developer
edited Jun 25 '14 at 17:35
IDrinkandIKnowThings
43.9k1398188
asked Jun 24 '14 at 17:36
Stephen B.
156110
edited Jun 25 '14 at 17:35
IDrinkandIKnowThings
43.9k1398188
edited Jun 25 '14 at 17:35
IDrinkandIKnowThings
43.9k1398188
edited Jun 25 '14 at 17:35
IDrinkandIKnowThings
43.9k1398188
43.9k1398188
asked Jun 24 '14 at 17:36
Stephen B.
156110
asked Jun 24 '14 at 17:36
Stephen B.
156110
asked Jun 24 '14 at 17:36
Stephen B.
156110
156110
1
After reading the 'help' section, an appropriate question would be about interviews which is what this all circulates around, the perception to someone doing the hiring of experience and where and how it was gained.
– Stephen B.
Jun 25 '14 at 14:25
2
The edits do appear to bring this back in line, so I reopened. Anyone who answered may want to review the post and adjust his/her answers.
– jmort253♦
Jun 26 '14 at 4:43
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After reading the 'help' section, an appropriate question would be about interviews which is what this all circulates around, the perception to someone doing the hiring of experience and where and how it was gained.
– Stephen B.
Jun 25 '14 at 14:25
2
The edits do appear to bring this back in line, so I reopened. Anyone who answered may want to review the post and adjust his/her answers.
– jmort253♦
Jun 26 '14 at 4:43
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After reading the 'help' section, an appropriate question would be about interviews which is what this all circulates around, the perception to someone doing the hiring of experience and where and how it was gained.
– Stephen B.
Jun 25 '14 at 14:25
After reading the 'help' section, an appropriate question would be about interviews which is what this all circulates around, the perception to someone doing the hiring of experience and where and how it was gained.
– Stephen B.
Jun 25 '14 at 14:25
2
2
The edits do appear to bring this back in line, so I reopened. Anyone who answered may want to review the post and adjust his/her answers.
– jmort253♦
Jun 26 '14 at 4:43
The edits do appear to bring this back in line, so I reopened. Anyone who answered may want to review the post and adjust his/her answers.
– jmort253♦
Jun 26 '14 at 4:43
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You're not a "full time" programmer, and you want to be. The answer is quite simple - GitHub.
You need to do the following things.
- Upload your own code up there. Doesn't matter if it's not brilliant.
- Commit bug fixes to your own code.
- Fork other people's code - submit patches to them.
- Write documentation / submit issues / help out with other people's code.
What you're showing to a prospective recruiter is:
- I know how to use Git!
- I have proficiency in the following programming languages.
- I can submit good bug reports.
- Look how I have developed over the last X months.
Writing on a CV / Resume "I know Java" doesn't mean anything. You need to demonstrate your skills - show, don't tell.
answered Jun 24 '14 at 19:13
Terence Eden
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I am confused how this answers the question: "What constitutes relevant and marketable work experience?"
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jun 25 '14 at 13:31
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Often was constitutes relevant experience is that which others can also speak of: experience where you have a manager who can give a reference. As much as possible, you want to get the experience from a job, because that is what other hiring managers consider relevant.
Experience outside of a job can be a bonus, and certainly will help. But if it is only gained outside of a job, you are competing with people with job experience, who have experience that a hiring manager can relate to.
Therefore, as much as possible, look for opportunities within your company. At the same time, look for jobs outside your company that look like they are relevant to what you want to do, and apply for them. Best case is if one of them hire you. Next best case is you still have a job and are getting more experience, even if it is not quite what you want.
answered Jun 24 '14 at 19:15
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2 Answers
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
0
down vote
accepted
You're not a "full time" programmer, and you want to be. The answer is quite simple - GitHub.
You need to do the following things.
- Upload your own code up there. Doesn't matter if it's not brilliant.
- Commit bug fixes to your own code.
- Fork other people's code - submit patches to them.
- Write documentation / submit issues / help out with other people's code.
What you're showing to a prospective recruiter is:
- I know how to use Git!
- I have proficiency in the following programming languages.
- I can submit good bug reports.
- Look how I have developed over the last X months.
Writing on a CV / Resume "I know Java" doesn't mean anything. You need to demonstrate your skills - show, don't tell.
answered Jun 24 '14 at 19:13
Terence Eden
10.3k43350
1
I am confused how this answers the question: "What constitutes relevant and marketable work experience?"
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jun 25 '14 at 13:31
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
accepted
You're not a "full time" programmer, and you want to be. The answer is quite simple - GitHub.
You need to do the following things.
- Upload your own code up there. Doesn't matter if it's not brilliant.
- Commit bug fixes to your own code.
- Fork other people's code - submit patches to them.
- Write documentation / submit issues / help out with other people's code.
What you're showing to a prospective recruiter is:
- I know how to use Git!
- I have proficiency in the following programming languages.
- I can submit good bug reports.
- Look how I have developed over the last X months.
Writing on a CV / Resume "I know Java" doesn't mean anything. You need to demonstrate your skills - show, don't tell.
answered Jun 24 '14 at 19:13
Terence Eden
10.3k43350
1
I am confused how this answers the question: "What constitutes relevant and marketable work experience?"
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jun 25 '14 at 13:31
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
accepted
up vote
0
down vote
accepted
You're not a "full time" programmer, and you want to be. The answer is quite simple - GitHub.
You need to do the following things.
- Upload your own code up there. Doesn't matter if it's not brilliant.
- Commit bug fixes to your own code.
- Fork other people's code - submit patches to them.
- Write documentation / submit issues / help out with other people's code.
What you're showing to a prospective recruiter is:
- I know how to use Git!
- I have proficiency in the following programming languages.
- I can submit good bug reports.
- Look how I have developed over the last X months.
Writing on a CV / Resume "I know Java" doesn't mean anything. You need to demonstrate your skills - show, don't tell.
answered Jun 24 '14 at 19:13
Terence Eden
10.3k43350
You're not a "full time" programmer, and you want to be. The answer is quite simple - GitHub.
You need to do the following things.
- Upload your own code up there. Doesn't matter if it's not brilliant.
- Commit bug fixes to your own code.
- Fork other people's code - submit patches to them.
- Write documentation / submit issues / help out with other people's code.
What you're showing to a prospective recruiter is:
- I know how to use Git!
- I have proficiency in the following programming languages.
- I can submit good bug reports.
- Look how I have developed over the last X months.
Writing on a CV / Resume "I know Java" doesn't mean anything. You need to demonstrate your skills - show, don't tell.
answered Jun 24 '14 at 19:13
Terence Eden
10.3k43350
answered Jun 24 '14 at 19:13
Terence Eden
10.3k43350
answered Jun 24 '14 at 19:13
Terence Eden
10.3k43350
answered Jun 24 '14 at 19:13
Terence Eden
10.3k43350
10.3k43350
1
I am confused how this answers the question: "What constitutes relevant and marketable work experience?"
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jun 25 '14 at 13:31
add a comment |Â
1
I am confused how this answers the question: "What constitutes relevant and marketable work experience?"
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jun 25 '14 at 13:31
1
1
I am confused how this answers the question: "What constitutes relevant and marketable work experience?"
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jun 25 '14 at 13:31
I am confused how this answers the question: "What constitutes relevant and marketable work experience?"
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jun 25 '14 at 13:31
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
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Often was constitutes relevant experience is that which others can also speak of: experience where you have a manager who can give a reference. As much as possible, you want to get the experience from a job, because that is what other hiring managers consider relevant.
Experience outside of a job can be a bonus, and certainly will help. But if it is only gained outside of a job, you are competing with people with job experience, who have experience that a hiring manager can relate to.
Therefore, as much as possible, look for opportunities within your company. At the same time, look for jobs outside your company that look like they are relevant to what you want to do, and apply for them. Best case is if one of them hire you. Next best case is you still have a job and are getting more experience, even if it is not quite what you want.
answered Jun 24 '14 at 19:15
thursdaysgeek
24.1k103998
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
Often was constitutes relevant experience is that which others can also speak of: experience where you have a manager who can give a reference. As much as possible, you want to get the experience from a job, because that is what other hiring managers consider relevant.
Experience outside of a job can be a bonus, and certainly will help. But if it is only gained outside of a job, you are competing with people with job experience, who have experience that a hiring manager can relate to.
Therefore, as much as possible, look for opportunities within your company. At the same time, look for jobs outside your company that look like they are relevant to what you want to do, and apply for them. Best case is if one of them hire you. Next best case is you still have a job and are getting more experience, even if it is not quite what you want.
answered Jun 24 '14 at 19:15
thursdaysgeek
24.1k103998
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
Often was constitutes relevant experience is that which others can also speak of: experience where you have a manager who can give a reference. As much as possible, you want to get the experience from a job, because that is what other hiring managers consider relevant.
Experience outside of a job can be a bonus, and certainly will help. But if it is only gained outside of a job, you are competing with people with job experience, who have experience that a hiring manager can relate to.
Therefore, as much as possible, look for opportunities within your company. At the same time, look for jobs outside your company that look like they are relevant to what you want to do, and apply for them. Best case is if one of them hire you. Next best case is you still have a job and are getting more experience, even if it is not quite what you want.
answered Jun 24 '14 at 19:15
thursdaysgeek
24.1k103998
Often was constitutes relevant experience is that which others can also speak of: experience where you have a manager who can give a reference. As much as possible, you want to get the experience from a job, because that is what other hiring managers consider relevant.
Experience outside of a job can be a bonus, and certainly will help. But if it is only gained outside of a job, you are competing with people with job experience, who have experience that a hiring manager can relate to.
Therefore, as much as possible, look for opportunities within your company. At the same time, look for jobs outside your company that look like they are relevant to what you want to do, and apply for them. Best case is if one of them hire you. Next best case is you still have a job and are getting more experience, even if it is not quite what you want.
answered Jun 24 '14 at 19:15
thursdaysgeek
24.1k103998
answered Jun 24 '14 at 19:15
thursdaysgeek
24.1k103998
answered Jun 24 '14 at 19:15
thursdaysgeek
24.1k103998
answered Jun 24 '14 at 19:15
thursdaysgeek
24.1k103998
24.1k103998
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After reading the 'help' section, an appropriate question would be about interviews which is what this all circulates around, the perception to someone doing the hiring of experience and where and how it was gained.
– Stephen B.
Jun 25 '14 at 14:25
2
The edits do appear to bring this back in line, so I reopened. Anyone who answered may want to review the post and adjust his/her answers.
– jmort253♦
Jun 26 '14 at 4:43