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"How to Write the Perfect Resume for a Programming Job"

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When it comes to finding a job in just about any field, there is one thing you will inevitably have to do: create a resume. Resumes are tricky because they offer greater risk than reward. One on hand, an out-of-this-world and imeccpable resume is unlikely to get you hired on the spot. At the same time, a poor resume that's littered with mistakes will take you out of the running immediately. 

Creating and maintaining a solid resume is mandatory in many fields, and programming is no exception. Here are five things to do and five things to avoid when putting together your resume for a programming job. 

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