Hey,
I'm mainly a web developer who came from a very small country named Bangladesh. I started my master's in Computer Science in Linköping University, Sweden this year.
Since then, I'm actively looking for a IT job. I've applied over 200 jobs and I was called for interview only once.
Why does it seem very hard to get a job in here?
Is it because I'm not a native Swedish?
Or is it because I don't have my masters degree yet?
Top comments (19)
I don't know about Sweden but in France IT jobs are quite easy to get (compared to some other fields) and I was under the impression that it's a common trend in most of Europe (I might be wrong though).
Although, I wouldn't be surprised if your applications are rejected because of your student status. Employers have a tendency to consider students "unreliable": lack of experience, other commitments due to courses, etc... That might not be the only reason but as I said, I wouldn't be surprised if it was.
To what kind of positions do you apply? Do you have any background/experience relating to these positions? Given your situation (foreign student), you might need to put bigger emphasis on your skills and strengths compared to other candidates.
I hope you'll find something, don't give up!
I'm mostly applying for Full stack or backend developer roles. I've over 2 years of experience in web development.
This is my resume. Can you please look at it and give me some feedback?
drive.google.com/file/d/1dsIYNngdj...
A few things:
Header
Skills" section
Experiences section
Academic Qualifications section
This part is quite ok but you should add your current year too (specifying that it's ongoing of course), it adds some context to your current status.
Portfolio and Awards section
IMHO, this is the biggest issue with your resume: too much info in this section. It's nice showing experience, but there are two golden rules (at least that's how I learned it and it served me pretty well) for resumes:
Global look and feel
IMHO, your resume looks boring. That's not just for the sake of criticizing, but a good resume is also an appealing one. If your resume is visually appealing, the recruiter will want to read it more seriously, you definitely want that.
Throw in a bit of color (one or two max) for example but keep it simple, avoid long lists and make sure the page is well filled, too much white give a feel of emptiness.
Conclusion
I highlighted what I would improve but there are obviously good things too, the "Objective" section is nice, both in form and content and the overall content is mostly good. I tried not to be too picky but when it comes to resumes the devil is in the detail, small improvements is how your resume can stand out among all the others!
Oh, also: beware of putting your CV on the web like that, that gives free access to your name, home address, mail and phone number, that's not the best thing in the world, you should either share it privately or obfuscate private details, just saying ;)
Thank you so much for the detailed feedback.
But I've sent you an old resume. My bad! I'm extremely sorry. Here's the latest one: drive.google.com/file/d/1ittDe4FSl...
Some of my feedback should still apply to the new one anyway.
Yes I see. But you know, once I used color, but some people recommend me to keep resume black and white.
So after reading your feedback, now I'm getting confused..
You were suggesting me to redesign the skills section. Can you please give me a hint how it will look better?
I can't speak for Sweden unfortunately!
The culture is changing (at least in the uk) for tech jobs. Employers care less about masters and bachelors degrees and more about experience. Of course, degrees might give you an edge or look more favourably upon but it all depends on the employer. Although if a high percentage of the population have degrees, then employers will look more at experience.
I assume you are not an EU citizen and require a visa to work? Sometimes that's a hurdle, usually for smaller companies depending on the countries sponsorship process.
Good luck with your studies and finding a job!
Well, I'm in a student visa and here in Sweden, there's no limitation of working hours for students.
So I was wondering what I'm lacking that other developers here do not lack!
All of those are just guesses, of course. My best advice is to seek some more personal advice locally; maybe show your resume to someone who has already gotten an IT job successfully.
EDIT: 1. and 2. should only apply to smaller employers; large companies will be more informed about that stuff.
Can you please look at me resume and give me some feedback drive.google.com/file/d/1dsIYNngdj...
Are you applying for part time or full time jobs? I wonder if they’re wary of hiring someone with other commitments?
It’s always worth trying emailing back and asking what they think you’re missing.
Have you got a portfolio too? That can go a long way!
Are you providing the companies with a cover letter as well? I know in the UK it's quite important to have a personalised cover letter because people aren't just looking for roles to fill, but people to work with.
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Do you want to stay in Sweden? What kind of job/area are you looking for?
I'm open to relocation. I'm looking for roles as a Full Stack or backend developer & Software Engineer
Check valtech.com/
I work in Germany, but we're in Sweden, too, and many other countries.
If you like, send me your CV to antonio "dot" radovcic "at" valtech "dot" com
Thank you so much. I've just sent you my resume.