Reviewing a ✨ REAL ✨ Cloud Engineer's Resume (and Portfolio/GitHub)!

In this video, I run through a real resume from a cloud engineer, and we talk about some key things to do, some things to avoid and more

00:00 - Introduction
00:28 - Full resume run through
00:45 - Writing snappy resume introductions
01:06 - You're not 🙅‍♂️ an aspiring engineer!
01:23 - Focus on your projects! 🎯
01:41 - Hack experience through freelancing
02:25 - Reviewing 🐍 Python GitHub project
03:04 - Use directory structures
03:28 - Adding unit + integration tests
04:07 - Design narrative
04:16 - Write project todo lists
04:51 - Keep your CI green 🟢
05:05 - Pull request your own work
05:38 - Highlight your portfolio!
06:04 - Show some personality
06:30 - Showcase just one project

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▶ A PRACTICAL START WITH CLOUD / AWS

I highly recommend Stephen Mareeks AWS courses. If you’re a total beginner I recommend the “Certified Cloud Practitioner” otherwise the “Associate Developer”. If you plan to take the exam, I also highly recommend Jon Bonso’s practice exams:

Why I recommend Stephane and Jon’s courses:

▶ WRITE A CLOUD RESUME THAT LANDS YOU THE JOB

There is no better book which explain Tech Hiring and how to write a resume that passes tech screening processes than “The Tech Resume: Inside out”. I am referenced in the book and my review (Twitter) is on the homepage. It’s free if you’re unemployed and is priced based on your location.

▶ BUILD YOUR RESUME (AS A PROJECT) USING CLOUD TECHNOLOGY

The “Cloud Resume Challenge” is a 12 step. I love the challenge, I’m an active member of the Discord, and I have a whole playlist on YouTube to help you complete the challenge. There is a book (it’s optional), but I strongly recommend it. Get the “Cloud Resume Challenge” book:

▶ CLOUD BOOKS & COURSES COURSES

For my full set of recommended cloud books, courses, best monitors, keyboards and everything else, check out:

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[kat]

Thank you sir! This is everything I’ve ever looked for when I wanted to reach out for help to a mentor. You’re answer is very thorough and you make it easy to follow! 🙏

[BrianHHough]

These are great tips!!! Really enjoyed this resume review — awesome content!!

[idara-ceciliaumana]

Loved this! Really really enlightening, thanks❤

[media-scene]

thanks for the awesome video, quick question, did alex currently have a job as a cloud engineer when this resume was being reviewed? i want to know if this resume gave him a job thanks

[dracoreeper]

what happens if you have the necessary experience but havent worked on cloud on day to day and want to break into it? i feel like i havent made any progress

[JOHNSMITH-verq]

Website was not great. Shoulda told the guy.