What’s better for resume? Fox: direct hire OR The North Face: contract?

Disney / Eng
BuildBoy

Go to company page Disney Eng

 BuildBoy
Jan 14 7 Comments

Self taught, broke into software industry by selling the shit out of myself.

I care a lot about the first impression of my resume for recruiters/hiring managers/interviewers so I can get as many opportunities as possible in the future.

I have these two offers as of right now.

Fox: Direct Hire
TC: 120k
Project is less fun

The North Face : Contract-to-hire
TC: 120k
Project is more fun

I think Fox is a more recognizable name, but I just realized it’s also a really controversial company because of how much people care about politics. Especially with how liberal tech is. I don’t care at all about politics. But I’m trying to craft a resume that passes filters, and even though The North Face isn’t as recognizable, it may be better. Thoughts?

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  • Recruiters are humans, and statistically they're mostly left leaning young women so Fox might trigger their defense mechanisms.

    North Face is harmless.
    Jan 14 2
  • New
    popsiclep

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    popsiclep
    Don’t go to a politically affiliated company if you don’t believe in their politics. You will regret it.
    Jan 14 1
    • Disney / Eng
      BuildBoy

      Go to company page Disney Eng

       BuildBoy
      OP
      Yea that’s a good point. I worked for a company that had a really right wing culture earlier and it was annoying. I can only imagine what Fox will be like.
      Jan 14
  • Lyft
    ShyttyShyt

    Go to company page Lyft

    ShyttyShyt
    Some of the best people I worked with were contractors for upwards of a decade at a time. Contractors usually stay at a place or two every year, but get a very deep experience seeing all of the approaches different companies have. Once they land a solid full time gig, they are usually ahead of the game as a lead or senior SWE because you can weight lots of alternatives to make something happen and pick the best way to go.

    I voted that you work on the most fun project - you'll be more engaged and thus learn better.
    Jan 14 1
    • Disney / Eng
      BuildBoy

      Go to company page Disney Eng

       BuildBoy
      OP
      Thanks for this answer. Honestly this is really nice to hear. Ive always been a little insecure about the fact that I haven’t worked at a big name as a ‘direct hire’ yet. But the truth is that being self taught, I didn’t really have many options earlier in my career. Companies didn’t want to take a chance on me. And even though The North Face is an awesome opportunity - it’s a contract again 😬

      Like when I mention I worked for Disney I always feel there is an asterisk next to it cuz it was contract. And I’m paranoid people lower the significance of my experience at Disney when I mention it in interviews.

      But hearing someone from Lyft say that it can work in my advantage later in my career makes me feel amazing. It’s a real tool I can use to re-frame my bullshit insecurities. I’ll get direct hire at big tech one day, and all this jumping around could prove to be an advantage.

      Thanks!!!
      Jan 14