Resume-Software Developer

MindyKaleMindyKale Alum Member
in Law School Admissions 350 karma

Hi,
So parts of my resume seem to make sense only with jargon like "Implemented a web application using Java, Spring Framework etc". I feel like adding that level of detail indicates the challenge related with the work or the research process that goes into it.
However, I think the general advice for LS applications is to cut down the technical jargon and write it differently. For anyone who's been through this or is going through this-How do you address that?

For example, I also had a research assistantship where I had to do some challenging R&D to develop a small tool. How do I say this without sounding pedantic or overplaying/underplaying myself?

Any information will be appreciated.

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  • AudaciousRedAudaciousRed Alum Member
    2689 karma

    @MindyKale said:

    For example, I also had a research assistantship where I had to do some challenging R&D to develop a small tool. How do I say this without sounding pedantic or overplaying/underplaying myself?

    Well.... kind of like that. Just like how you explained to us what it was. I totally understand that you had challenging R&D projects and made a tool. That's pretty cool. If you went into the more technical aspects, however, I might not get what it was you did. I don't imagine there are a alot of programming admissions folk out there.

  • LSAT_WreckerLSAT_Wrecker Member ⭐
    4850 karma

    I came at this problem from a slightly different angle. I had to translate military speak from my 25 year career into civilian talk. What helped me is getting people with zero military exposure to take a look at my resume and tell me what they think I did. That really helped me refine my language. I think focusing on plain language is probably more beneficial in this setting.

  • MindyKaleMindyKale Alum Member
    350 karma

    @LSAT_Wrecker said:
    I came at this problem from a slightly different angle. I had to translate military speak from my 25 year career into civilian talk. What helped me is getting people with zero military exposure to take a look at my resume and tell me what they think I did. That really helped me refine my language. I think focusing on plain language is probably more beneficial in this setting.

    This seems like a great idea!
    Thank you!!

  • MindyKaleMindyKale Alum Member
    350 karma

    @LSAT_Wrecker said:
    I came at this problem from a slightly different angle. I had to translate military speak from my 25 year career into civilian talk. What helped me is getting people with zero military exposure to take a look at my resume and tell me what they think I did. That really helped me refine my language. I think focusing on plain language is probably more beneficial in this setting.

    Also, if you don't mind me asking. Can you read and review my resume?

  • LSAT_WreckerLSAT_Wrecker Member ⭐
    4850 karma

    @MindyKale said:

    @LSAT_Wrecker said:
    I came at this problem from a slightly different angle. I had to translate military speak from my 25 year career into civilian talk. What helped me is getting people with zero military exposure to take a look at my resume and tell me what they think I did. That really helped me refine my language. I think focusing on plain language is probably more beneficial in this setting.

    Also, if you don't mind me asking. Can you read and review my resume?

    Sure, hit me up PM.

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