How to add different programming languages to resume

I'm fairly good with VBA and have a working understanding of Python. I work with both regularly but wouldn't consider myself a python programmer like some other folks that assist in building out our scripts. For my current role, I mention in my resume that I participate in the streamlining of processes using both languages, which is true. I only mention that I'm highly proficient with VBA in the skills section and as I don't want to say I'm a beginner with Python, I just omit it.

I was asked in an interview about my python and I said that I can do it but don't feel highly proficient in it and omitted from my skills section for that reason. I'm thinking this isn't the best way to represent on my resume. Maybe I should not mention anything about python or just mention somewhere else that I'm a beginner.

As python programming wasn't that important for the opportunity, won't be dinged for lack of python. Just felt a little awkward trying to explain the rationale for including something in job description but not skills.

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On a serious note if you are in college put a "Relevant Projects" section in your college section where you put relevant course work and all and mention the projects that you have implemented. Also mention the programming languages used.

Also you must be ready to discuss those projects if brought up in an interview. It also helps if the projects are related to Finance.

Atleast thats what I do.

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Some companies will screen candidates through a 'technical' skill screening. Logic puzzles, code challenges, etc.

Listing projects (association of) and hobbies/interests will help. However, getting an internship that required demonstration of techniques (fundamentals) will land you the interview/job.

 

Yes. VBA and C are both desirable, especially for quant trading.

C is not very useful for banking, but there are many situations in banking where a knowledge of VBA will make things go faster.

 

A lot of people learned it on their own or in school without obtaining a certification. Just make sure if you put it down on your resume, you know it.

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