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46 points by kaymaylove ↗ HN
I'm a JavaScript, jquery and PHP developer. I currently use and have experience with npm, nwjs, bulma, bootstrap, handlebars, sass, uglify and Jade.

I'm having a difficult time finding remote work and I seem to lose opportunities compared to others based on my resume alone. I'm passionate about learning and growing as the tech industry does. I'm all about automation and I'm currently building a robotic lawnmower :) If you have any recommendations where to apply or want to critique my resume, I appreciate all and any help.

Thanks!

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smt88
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wolco
What country / timezone are you located in?

Personal experience is local jobs turn into remote positions easier than trying to apply against 1000s of others.

stephenr
I got my start remote working with X-Team (https://x-team.com) and their sister company X-Five (then called XHTMLized) (https://www.xfive.co)

I don't know if they have any openings currently but definitely worth checking them out in my opinion.

scalesolved
Got a link to your resume? Happy to give you some pointers. (3 years working remotely so far and have been on a lot of hiring teams for remote positions).
kaymaylove
Thank you! Here it is: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byx-u2b41nPlMkFvWmxCcDZiYjA...
rpeden
I'm not the one who offered advice, but I've had to review plenty of resumes in the past, and I have a couple of comments.

- I really like the layout and design of your resume. I find it easier to read and follow than 90%+ of the resumes I've seen over the years.

- Your objective is pretty vague and non-specific. Don't feel bad about that. Almost every 'Objective' section I've seen on resumes is the same. Consider replacing it with a 'Summary' section instead. In this section, tell me who you are and why I should hire you. Don't be afraid to sell yourself a little!

- Your experience points are a bit vague. 'Development of web content utilizing HTML 5, CSS 3 and Javascript' doesn't tell me much. What kind of content did you develop? How many people used it? Also, writing 'Assisting in the development of new technologies as they arise' doesn't really add to your resume, because using new technology sort of comes with the territory when you're working as a developer.

Don't take any of this as harsh criticism, because it isn't intended that way! You've got valuable experience, and I love the design of your resume. When I'm reading a resume, each sentence or bullet point is a chance to convince me to interview you. As you read through each point on your resume, ask yourself if, after reading that point, someone would be more inclined to interview you than before. If not, try to add some detail or context that explains the business value of what you did.

kaymaylove
Thank you so much. I really appreciate this advice and I'll revise my resume to your valid points. :)
rpeden
You're welcome. I also just noticed that your resume says you started university in 20011. I'm guessing you're either a time traveller, or you meant to write 2011. :)
kaymaylove
Haha. Maybe that's what deterred all potential employers. Nonetheless, you gave me solid and really good advice. Much appreciated! Have a great night
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VirtruTyler
We are hiring remote workers. We're not looking for PHP developers, but you can find a list of our openings here (Scroll to the bottom): https://www.virtru.com/careers/

I'm one of the engineers, and can honestly say it's a great company to work for.

mod
> We are a fun group and want to keep it that way, which means you should be comfortable speaking your mind, drinking a few beers, eating ramen, and geeking out about side projects.

That's a weird line to have in a job description for a remote position.

VirtruTyler
Fair point. We do have a handful of engineers local to the DC area. Also a couple times per year our remote employees have the option to join us here in DC for festivities on our dime.

One of the members of our team is an award winning grill master, so naturally we bought a smoker for our office parties. Anyway, the point is that we do occasionally get together for delicious food, beer, and geek out time. :)

kaymaylove
I'm actually pretty close to DC. That type of culture sounds awesome!
VirtruTyler
Nice! I'm so glad you've applied. Good luck!
3131s
Alcohol is a powerful drug. It's a little weird to put that expectation out there, that your future employees will drink beer with you. I drink alcohol occasionally in the absence of better drugs, but still, I'd probably choose not to apply to a company on the basis of that comment (and also because I don't want to be expected to socialize with coworkers).
mod
Well that's probably a good filter, then.

They obviously want to socialize.

3131s
There are other people that want to socialize and not drink though.
VirtruTyler
You're absolutely right, and those people are more than welcome to apply as well. If our posting implies that drinking beers with your fellow engineers is a hard requirement then that was a mistake on our part.

Your personal preferences, though, are a wonderful example of just how lucky you and I are to work in this industry; Our skills are so sought after, that we have an abundance of options available to us to find that exact right fit. Maybe Virtru isn't the ideal place for you to work, but I'm certain there are an abundance of places where you'd feel right at home.

Anyway, I genuinely appreciate the feedback and I'll pass it on to those responsible for our job postings to see if they'd like to make any changes.

Take care!

dirtylowprofile
Are the links provided in the comments applicable to other countries? I am in Asia and just wondering if you are willing to hire developers on the other side of the globe.
niico
If anybody is looking for a freelance or full-time remote UI Designer. I will be happy to help you! Portfolio: http://ngb.agency/