Episode 27: Writing Great Resumes and Pushing Back on Non-Engineering Tasks

<p>In episode 27, Jamison and Dave answer these questions:</p> <h2 id="how-do-i-write-a-great-resume">How do I write a great resume?</h2> <ul> <li>Do you really need a resume these days?</li> <li>How important is formatting and good design?</li> <li>What content should be on your resume?</li> </ul> <h2 id="should-i-push-back-on-non-engineering-tasks-like-powerpoint-presentations">Should I push back on non-engineering tasks like PowerPoint presentations?</h2> <p>From listener samspot: I am a Sr. Developer and I am often asked to spend time on PowerPoint presentations for funding and other business stuff. I want to ask why the managers, analysts, etc can’t handle these tasks. I find them to be a frequent distraction from my actual responsibilities, especially because these are so frequently “emergency” requests. Should I push back on this work, or is it better to be a team player?</p>