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TimesJobs Survey: How important is it for a techie to update resume
1.
Have you changed your job after 2020?
Yes
No
2.
Which field do you belong to?
Tech
Non-Tech
3.
Are techies required to update their resumes more often?
Yes
No
4.
Why is it important to update your resume regularly?
To get more relevant job opportunities
To stand out in the candidate pool basis new skills
To reach new employers
To indicate employers about your availability and skills
5.
Which is your most preferred means for job search?
Job sites
Social media - LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter
Consultancies
References
Tech Communities
WhatsApp group
6.
How frequently do you update your resume?
Once in 1 month
Once in 2 months
Once in 3 months
Once in 6 months
More than 2 years
Haven’t update it for a long time
7.
What changes did you make the last time you updated your resume?
Location preference changed
Skills updated
Educational qualifications updated
Experience updated
Joining time updated
Completely changed the resume
8.
Have you become more careful about updating your resume in the pandemic time (since 2020)?
Yes
No
9.
Other than core skills, what do you mention on your resume?
Technical skills
Voluntary work that shows my skills
Industry experience
Leadership skills
Communication skills
Digital skills
10.
What makes a technical resume stand out in a competitive tech talent market?
Education and experience
Achievements in previous roles
Certifications and awards
Tools and platforms learnt
11.
Which of them is a key hard skill you could consider listing in your tech resume?
Big data analysis
Programming
Debugging
Network security
Network architecture
Technical writing
Project management
12.
Which of these programming languages should you list in your tech resume?
Java
Javascript
Ruby
CSS
HTML 5
PHP
C++
13.
How do tech professionals show their efficiency via resume?
Pick a tech resume format
Highlighting the core objective
Giving a glance into expertise
Design resume as per job description
Know the employer requirements
Show accomplishments with evidence
Add professional references
Provide a link to online portfolio
14.
Does adding soft skills into a resume help techies grab more and better job opportunities?
Yes
N0
15.
Do techies with diverse profiles have a better chance to bag their dream job?
Yes
No
16.
Have the job offers and calls declined during the pandemic time?
Yes
No
May be
17.
Which of these is the biggest resume blunder that you will never commit?
Irrelevant experiences
Misspellings/ grammatical errors
Messy and untidy resume
Vague objective statements
Irrelevant personal details
List of job duties
18.
Has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way recruiters hire?
Yes
No
May Be
19.
What should a candidate do to get hired quickly?
Update resume regularly
Upskill themselves
Learn how to crack online interviews
20.
Why would a recruiter prefer one candidate over another?
Analytical skills
Adaptability and flexibility
More appealing resume
Combination of skills
Delivered great results in past
Relevant experience
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21.
Name
(Required.)
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22.
Level
(Required.)
Fresher
Mid-senior
Senior
Leadership roles
23.
Gender
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