Object: Job Application

Dear HR Manager,

This letter is to express my interest in your posting for an experienced and well-qualified
Software Developer. With a Bachelors degree in Computer Programming at the college of La
Cit collgiale, and hands-on experience using .Net languages along with web development to
create and implement robust software applications, I am confident I will be an asset to your
organization. .
I enjoy being challenged and working on projects that require me to work outside my comfort
and knowledge set, as continuing to learn new languages and development techniques are
important to me and the success of your organization. I am a person who is determined to
finish my targeted goals while staying upbeat, positive and being punctual. Furthermore, I am
accurate in what I do and I have an excellent ability to adapt myself to stressful situations. I can
assure you that I am the type of candidate you want to have on your team.
Given my background and enthusiasm for the position, I know I have the personal and
professional qualities for the job. I am available for an interview as soon as possible. Ive
attached a copy of my resume that details my projects and experience in software development.
I can be reached anytime via my cell phone, 555-555-5555 or via email at name@gmail.com.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this
opportunity.

In anticipation of a favorable response, please accept my best wishes.

A.S.

Amir Serhatlic

I would order it as follows from top to bottom:

Employment experience, education, technical skills, and
then anything else.
TECHNICAL SKILLS

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

jQuery

Ember.js and Angular.js

ASP.NET

PHP

SQL

VB.NET

COBOL

C#

TFS

Web services

Java

Microsoft Entity
Framework

Windows/XP/Vista/7/8

Classic ASP

List the IDEs youve worked in, software youve used, tools,
etc. Could also list your proficiency in the languages.
LANGUAGES
English
French
Bosnian
List the proficiency of the language Working Proficiency, Native, Bilingual?

EDUCATION
2012-2014 La Cit collgiale Gatineau, QC
(Completed Associates Degree Computer Programming)

Creation of an educational software tool which allowed primary students to read notes,
practice exercises, take tests, customize their own characters and have access to notes
based on their performance. The teacher also had the possibility to alter the notes and
enable and disable tests for the students. The program was made in VB.NET and SQL
Strong knowledge of SQL (Creating stored procedures, views, rules, defaults, triggers,
tables, functions, matrice tables and using Access database in SQL)

Strong knowledge of .NET programming (Creating diverse applications that use a database)
Good knowledge of C# (Creating OOP programs, LINQ, Threads, Databases)
Strong knowledge of Java (Creating GUIs in code, usage of database, manipulation of data,
making reliable programs, 2D games).
Good knowledge in COBOL (Using external files to manipulate data and to create a new
output file, sorting data, function usage, creating games)
Making websites using PHP/HTML/CSS and also in ASP.NET that uses databases.
Training and personal knowledge in computer peripherals.
Installation of computer components (CPU, RAM, GPU, Motherboard, Power Source, HDD).
Create and test applications in different languages.
Diagnose and troubleshoot problems in various programming languages.
Correct problems in programs.
2007-2012 cole secondaire de lle Gatineau, QC
(Completed High School Diploma)

Enriched mathematics, science and English

You do not need to list your high school information. Recruiters only care about college.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES
May 2015 to Present Chambre des Communes Ottawa, ON
(Junior programmer)

Maintenance of multiple internal and external web sites -What kind of maintenance? What
did you do to maintain the web sites? Elaborate more.
Experience with the framework ember.js
Experience with web services
Experience with .NET
Experience with jQuery and JavaScript code
Experience communicating with clients
Experience with TFS

This experience information listed above is very bad. You list that you have experience
in all of the above areas but who cares? You need to explain what you did. What sort of
experience do you have? ELABORATE!
December 2014 to May 2015 Employment and Social Development Canada Gatineau,
QC
(Multimedia Programmer)

Using various Adobe programs (Flash, Media Encoder, Premiere, After Effects, Audition and
Captivate) How did you use these programs? What did you do?
Coding ActionScrip3, HTML and JavaScript What did you code/develop? Who did it help?
Maintaining multiple source files in Flash and Captivate How did you maintain them? Did it
save your company time/resources? Explain.
Constant teamwork Dont need this, it is implied at any job

May 2013 to October 2014 Couvre Plancher Suprme Gatineau, QC

Material delivery on construction sites How much material did you deliver? To Who?
Customer service To who? What did you do?
Material preparation
Material maintenance
Can you focus on accomplishments here? Nobody cares about the above. Make yourself
stand out as a candidate.

July 2012 to April 2013 Tim Hortons Gatineau, QC

(Baker)

Prepared, seasoned, cooked and served desserts, food and beverage products
Tasted products, estimated food requirements, checked production and kept records
Practiced excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complied with HACCP
standards
Measured and mixed ingredients, washed, peeled, cut and shredded food items
Stocked, dated, rotated, and checked temperatures of products
Cleaned and sanitized work stations and equipment
Operated a variety of kitchen equipment

Should keep your experience as a baker short. 7 bullet points is too much for this section.
Everyone knows what a baker does. Dont need to explain it so much. Explain your
programmer roles more as that is what actually matters.

PERSONAL EXPERIENCES
Created web sites in angularJS: www.provyreparation.ca and www.jhinspections.ca
Characteristics:
Fully responsive
Possibility of multiple languages
Single page application
What do you mean personal experiences? Personal projects that you need for fun? I do not
understand this section.
Can remove references available upon request thats implied. Do not need to add this in your
resume.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST