It takes more than great code to be a great engineer. Soft Skills Engineering is a weekly advice podcast for software developers about the non-technical stuff that goes into being a great software developer.
Episode 27: Writing Great Resumes and Pushing Back on Non-Engineering Tasks
September 19, 2016
42:41
40.97 MB
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In episode 27, Jamison and Dave answer these questions:
How do I write a great resume?
- Do you really need a resume these days?
- How important is formatting and good design?
- What content should be on your resume?
Should I push back on non-engineering tasks like PowerPoint presentations?
From listener samspot: I am a Sr. Developer and I am often asked to spend time on PowerPoint presentations for funding and other business stuff. I want to ask why the managers, analysts, etc can’t handle these tasks. I find them to be a frequent distraction from my actual responsibilities, especially because these are so frequently “emergency” requests. Should I push back on this work, or is it better to be a team player?