3
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3answers
261 views

Should I include a copyright notice on job application submissions?

A job for which I am applying has, as part of the application / interview process, a test which requests real source code. Should I include a copyright notice on this code? I'm guessing the ...
4
votes
4answers
242 views

How to prepare yourself for work abroad [closed]

I want to work abroad, specifically in Canada or United States. I am a software developer and have graduated the computer engineering faculty. My coworkers, and bosses over the years, have always ...
14
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8answers
508 views

Is December a bad time to submit a job application?

I've been visiting the website of certain company for a couple months, they have a "web developer" opening that seems to be permanently open. Is right now a bad time to send my application, taking ...
2
votes
1answer
127 views

Based on this job description, does the employer expect full code to be submitted with an application? [closed]

A job listing I'm looking at says: Assuming <environment>, describe start-to-end how you would setup a system monitor ... including in your overview any scripts that you would write ... ...
7
votes
4answers
376 views

Add custom effects/formatting to my resume (to showcase my skills)

I'm asked to submit resume in HTML format. As I'm applying for web-designer position, I believe adding embedded CSS would be more effective. What factors do I need to take into account considering ...
7
votes
4answers
1k views

How much work experience is equivalent to a Computer Science degree? [closed]

A lot of software developer jobs list "a CS degree or equivalent work experience" as a requirement. I have a degree in a somewhat related field but only about 6 months of on-the-job experience as an ...
11
votes
2answers
254 views

How can I check on the progress of an application?

I submitted a programming test and job application a week ago today. I received an email back thanking me for my submission (the day after) and that it has been handed to the people who will be a) ...
9
votes
2answers
2k views

What are good entries for technical and social skills in europass for typical developer?

I'm filling the Europass CV format. It's my first contact with such type of CV format, and I'm a bit confused. My job experience is pure development (server and WWW, mostly Java+SQL). I've had ...
125
votes
25answers
42k views

How can I overcome “years of experience” requirements when applying to positions?

Having just been rejected as a candidate for a job because I do not show the number of years of experience they require, I have some questions about how "years of experience" is interpreted by hiring ...