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.
How to show coding experience on a resume? (Originally Posted: 11/23/2017)
Hey guys,
Seeing that programming is becoming more and more prevalent in the industry, I am looking for ways to show on my resume that coding is a skill I have. Besides the obvious listing on the skills section, what are things I can do to bolster my quant background?
Are there online certifications I can get, should I join clubs? What does a quant background generally look like on a resume? Thanks for your help in advance.
Send your resume in binary. Either he gets it or he doesn't. Either you get the job or you don't. Do you get it? Or you don't?
^ can attest to the success of this method
+1
add BR> and P> after every sentence and paragraph and dont forget to h1> your name
If you can, in describing your work experience, demonstrate how you used programming to do some project. Like with any skill, really, preference goes to those who have applied experience and haven’t just learned coding in school or via studying for some certification.
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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.
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.
Programming on Resume? (Originally Posted: 09/01/2009)
Is this considered a relevant course to include on one's resume for top financial jobs (S&T, IB, even consulting)?
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.
What about Java for quant trading?
Do companies usually look for proof or certifications when listing a programming language on your resume? (Originally Posted: 03/22/2014)
When you're applying for a job and put down on your resume that you know C++, do you need to have had taken a class or certification in C++ or it's acceptable if you only learned it on your own?
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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