How do I write a resume for a junior web developer job?

The focus of your resume should be on telling the story of how you have the skills and training to develop, design, deliver and implement data-driven web applications for clients.

To accomplish this, you're going to want to elaborate on the specific skills and experiences you've had as a web developer. Be sure to include real-world examples and achievements, as well as quantifiable measurements of success.

Since you are most likely in the early stages of your career, you may not have a lot of work experience at this point. We recommend using the education and certification section to showcase your qualifications and accomplishments. Be sure to include any relevant courses and projects you may have worked on.

Consider creating a work portfolio to highlight various skills and projects you may have worked on. You can reference these projects under the work experience section of your resume.

If you worked as a freelance web developer, include a separate entry in work experience for your freelance projects. Include 3 to 6 bullet points describing your experiences.

Top skills to include on a junior web developer resume include:

• Ability to produce quality work products with attention to detail

• The ability to write clean, maintainable code, using standard design patterns to good effect

• JavaScript programming skills, with knowledge of developing large, modular applications

• Basic knowledge and understanding of web servers, analytics & SEO

• Highly self-motivated and adaptable to learning and understanding new technologies

• Knowledge and proficiency with WordPress CMS

• Understanding of how great design fuels an excellent user experience

• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretionary skills in determining when to act independently and when to consult management prior to taking action

• Ability to create great, simple, clean, efficient code