What should a junior developer resume include?

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Zippia Team · Accepted Answer

A junior developer resume should include information about your education, technical training, and skills as a junior developer. The hiring manager wants to know three things: 1) Do you have a basic handle on technology? 2) Do you have a passion and curiosity for technology? and 3) Do you have a willingness to learn?

A good junior developer's resume is tailored to the job description. Remember, you are trying to convince the company that you are the right fit for that junior developer role.

Yet, if the role is for a Python developer, Focusing your resume around JavaScript and HTML won't get you very far. Therefore, you will need to research the role you are applying for and focus all your points around the criteria that match your skills.

Sections to include in your junior developer resume:

Personal Details/Contact details (include link to your GitHub and LinkedIn, if applicable)
Employment history (include any internships and non-software development related)
Software Projects (link work portfolio and describe specific projects)
Education / Certifications (discuss relevant courses and academic achievements)
Additional Experience and Awards
Technical Skills

Tips for how to describe software projects on a resume:

Make sure each project shows something different such as:
- frontend development skills,
- backend development skills,
- mobile app development skills,
- working with end-users,
- UX/Design skills,
- collaboration and team working skills,
- challenging problems
For each project, list the following:
- Technologies used
- A short description of the project
- A skill implemented and problems you solved