The field of IT (Information Technology) is an exciting field to work in, especially in the area of ​​Web Development. There are many programming languages ​​for programming but the ones that stand out are Microsoft Visual Studio.Net which includes C# and Visual Basic (VB.Net). PHP/MySQL, Cold Fusion, Perl/CGI are also popular web languages.

I’ve been a web developer for over 15 years and have enjoyed every minute of it and wonder why more people aren’t getting involved. The average programmer made very good money depending on experience and where in the country you live. Annual earnings can be in the six figures and the average salary ranges from 60-80k or more. Job security is another factor that stands out compared to other fields, making it relatively stable. One of the main reasons I decided to write this article is to pass on the information I have learned over the years. I want to provide information that might help someone who is struggling with their resume and needs help figuring out how to tailor it to the web development position they are applying for.

I want to provide some key information that you can add to your resume that has worked for me in getting my latest web development jobs. First I want to tell you that I received five job offers between 2007 and 2009 and I wasn’t necessarily looking for a programming job. I will discuss this later, but this just goes to show that my experience was in high demand by companies that saw my resume and eventually invited me for an interview, resulting in me being hired. Some of the advice below may sound unreasonable or difficult to achieve, but anything worthwhile will take some work. Hang in there and set specific goals to achieve and go for it. The following tips below are actual section titles that I have included on my resume:

1. Education – The first thing most companies like to see is a degree listed on your resume, whether it’s an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, but mostly a bachelor’s degree. A minor or minor in Computer Science or a related degree, if preferred.

2. Career Summary – You should write a good summary of your overall experience along with total years worked in the field. Here’s a quick example of how to start the wording: “Over 15 years of web development experience in the field of computer information systems.”

3. Operating Systems/Hardware Platforms: You should list the operating systems and hardware platforms you have previously worked with.

4. Languages ​​– Add any programming languages ​​you have experience with and be sure to add ones that match the development job you are applying for.

5. Employment History/Experience: Please list your work experience with the most current jobs listed first. Be sure to gear your experience toward the job you’re applying for, which will attract the hiring manager’s attention the more your experience matches what the company is looking for. You must be honest about your experience as you guide her to the job you are applying for.

6. Security clearance – Make sure to add the security clearance if you have one and whether it is active or not. This will be an advantage if the programming job requires it.

7. Awards – List any awards or special recognition you have received throughout your career that will be an asset to the hiring manager.

8. References – Be sure to add this section and specify the references that will be provided upon request. Your references can be added in the company application.

9. You should also add your name (primary heading) in the top center of the resume and your home or cell phone number (secondary heading) just below your name on the left side of the page. The main title, the subtitle and the titles of the sections must be in bold.

You may be wondering why I didn’t recommend adding any type certifications you may have. You should add or include any certification on your resume, which will be more helpful in getting an interview. The reasons I didn’t list a heading for certifications above is because I didn’t have any, but I successfully landed a web development job without it.

Remember I said I would discuss the job offers I received, well an additional reason for getting the interviews and offers I mentioned was that I put my resume on the Monster (Monster.com) and Career Builder (CareerBuilder.com) websites. . These are popular websites where high-tech company managers are constantly looking to hire web developers and computer programmers. They are always looking for qualified people. You should check out the websites and once you complete your resume, post it on both websites.

The categories and tips I listed above are on my resume and I have used them for years with great success. Gaining a lot of experience as a web developer will come over time, but be honest and add information and experience to your resume that will steer you toward the job you’re applying for. Good luck in your job searches.