Technical Resumes

Lots of people are looking for jobs in the technical arena so it is no surprise that competition for this type of job is fierce. Many people believe the future of industry to be focused around technical positions so it is worth your while to be well versed in how to create a good quality Technical Resume and cover letter.

Although you might be applying for a position via e mail, it is still just as important to include a Technical cover letter. Your cover letter should give a decent amount of information without getting too bogged down in the details. A lot of the detail can wait for the Technical Resume so you should just allude to your qualifications in your cover letter. Start off with a statement explaining to the reader that you are applying for the said position, and explain why you think you are suitable for the job. It is here that you should give a little background information about yourself in terms of your experience and education, but just mention this in passing. You should focus on these points more closely in your Technical Resume.

Your Technical cover letter should also be addressed to someone specifically. It’s no use writing to whom it may concern, because that sort of start is going to mean your cover letter ends up straight in the bin! Do a bit of research, make sure you know who you are applying to and also make sure you know the job and company inside out – you need to be able to show that you know who you are applying to.

When you get started with your Technical Resume, it is a good idea to start with a nice detailed paragraph explaining who you are in terms of your career. It should read something like this:

“15 years experience in creating IT solutions for corporate businesses worldwide. Experience of running a thirty man department of employees in various IT roles. Well experienced dealing with budgets and pay reviews, with a strong understanding of IT lead company growth.”

From here you should look to list a few of your strengths with the use of bullet points. This is something for your prospective employer to be able to see very easily. It’s easy for them to tick boxes if you are highlighting key skills.

Your next subject should focus on your work experience. Don’t be afraid to give quite a bit of detail if your previous jobs have allowed you to use many skills. Follow this section with your education. This should run backwards from the last formal training you carried out and work backwards, down to your high school results.

The final section of your Technical Resume should focus on any achievements you have that have come about away from the work place. You may have a first aid certificate, which although not directly related to this position, might help swing things in your favour if there is a difficult decision to be made between you and another candidate. You can also use this section to show off any achievements you have had in your private life, and you can also mention any memberships of clubs you may have, which will show you to be a sociable and well rounded individual.

Sample Technical Resumes

Database Administrator Resume