Episode 27: Writing Great Resumes and Pushing Back on Non-Engineering Tasks

Published: Sept. 19, 2016, 7 p.m.

In episode 27, Jamison and Dave answer these questions:

\n\nHow do I write a great resume?\n\n
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  • Do you really need a resume these days?
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  • How important is formatting and good design?
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  • What content should be on your resume?
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\n\nShould I push back on non-engineering tasks like PowerPoint presentations?\n\n

From listener samspot: I am a Sr. Developer and I am often asked to spend time on PowerPoint\npresentations for funding and other business stuff. I want to ask why the managers, analysts,\netc can\u2019t handle these tasks. I find them to be a frequent distraction from my actual\nresponsibilities, especially because these are so frequently \u201cemergency\u201d requests. Should I\npush back on this work, or is it better to be a team player?