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greenace92

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Hello,

 

I'm not really sure where else to post this question, stack overflow would have denied it due to having too many possible answers. I am interested in a multitude of answers / general consensus if any.

 

I'm trying to get a good idea of an appropriate resume design for a person who works with web development / servers / programming and the like. If you happen to be employed in these fields (thereby assuming your resume was successful) I would like your input on a good resume layout. What it should accomplish, what immediately hits the eyes, general flow of the page, etc...

 

I am halfway through a bachelors degree (was in Physics) but I'm wondering if I should pursue a COMPTIA certification or something... I mean really any work regarding computers, whether fixing them, maintaining them, web development, etc... would be a step up for me. Often minimum requirements are a 4 year degree in such fields or 3 to 5 years experience etc...

 

So given my situation with time and finances I'm not exactly sure which direction to go, I work over full time per week so I probably could only do one class at a time. I have about 9 months or so at my current job, I'm an entry level data entry operator (best job I've had for no skills at $11.00/hr) and I need to progress with life / have a future. I don't want to do more than a year as a data entry operator, I'm amazed I have lasted this long. It's such a mind numbing job and I don't learn / gain more skills to apply to future jobs but it is paying the bills although I can't really grow from this position.

 

I have tried free lancing and it is a tough market. I am not an expert in the fields that I have dabbled in but would like to mention my works in said fields. This brings around a portfolio which I thought about designing my own site using a time line - oriented design. I'm wondering if that's too much. Maybe just a simple list and direct links to the examples, I don't know...

 

I would like to improve my resume and generally how I am viewed by potential employers. Perhaps I won't get far without any sort of certification or education as I mentioned above but if I can get the resume covered, that's a step in the right direction.

 

I'd appreciate any help or thoughts.

 

Thank you

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