How to make LinkedIn / Resume less boring?

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ktFx33

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ktFx33
Jan 26, 2019 12 Comments

I’m struggling with making it interesting vs listing all my skills. I mean everybody lists things like python, Java, scrum, agile, quantifies a few of individual tasks and then that’s it?

I find that so boring. Contrary I’ve seen people write just a sentence or two like “I am exceptional on the use of C” or be much more vague/laconic and secretive. I feel like this would work when applying for a startup as a new grad but what about people with 5+ yoe, aren’t they expected to list tasks and skills specifically?

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  • Facebook
    pipirupiru

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    pipirupiru
    Ever since I put down my Blind handle and how many Blind points I have earned on my resume, recruiters have been constantly begging me to apply to their companies.
    Jan 26, 2019 0
  • Google
    ganged

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    ganged
    LinkedIn allows adding rich content such as SlideShare, YouTube videos, blog post links and other things to your profile. I find it as a good extension to resume since those are harder to put on resume. My resume has my LinkedIn profile link in the header.
    Jan 26, 2019 1
    • New
      ktFx33

      New

      ktFx33
      OP
      I’ve thought of adding some screenshots of the apps i coded. I’m going to dm you if you don’t mind
      Jan 26, 2019
  • Uber
    Deer

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    Deer
    I feel like resumes end up not mattering a whole lot as long as you don’t blow it. Even if it’s generic that’s fine I wouldn’t worry about being “creative” or anything like that. Just say what you have done and list out your skills, end of day people are only glancing anyway and main thing they look at is skills listed and previous companies/education.
    Jan 26, 2019 0
  • Amazon
    Real_Santa

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    Real_Santa
    Give me details about what you actually do, explain the impact, scope and the scale of your work (amzn recruiter here)
    Jan 27, 2019 1
    • New
      ktFx33

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      ktFx33
      OP
      Pmed you
      Jan 27, 2019
  • Indeed

    Go to company page Indeed

    What have you done and accomplished?
    Jan 26, 2019 0