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  • machinegunkelly
    Confirmed User
    • Jun 2003
    • 3304
    #1

    Writing a resume for the first time in 27 years

    Starting as a web designer and evolving into a full stack developer, I now manage multiple projects as a seasoned project manager. With 27 years of experience, I bring a rare combination of technical development expertise, creative design skills, and leadership. I ensure projects not only look great and work flawlessly but are also delivered on time.


    cant help but think that "27 years' wont be taken as it should be.
    Unfortunatley the company I work for is collapsing ..
    dead.
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    • JesseQuinn
      feeding the wolves
      • Aug 2012
      • 6620
      #2
      Originally posted by machinegunkelly
      With 27 years of experience


      cant help but think that "27 years' wont be taken as it should be.
      Unfortunatley the company I work for is collapsing ..
      27 years could potentially make you come off as outdated, so maybe change it to "with 27 years (or just 'years') in a rapidly changing online environment..."

      something that indicates you have long term experience but aren't stuck in the late 90's

      provide refs (which can be available on request) in your work history timeline, to demonstrate your adaptation to new challenges/skills attained over all that time

      most adult co's have pretty non-adult biz names. they don't need to say you made porn sites or whatever if you're seeking work in mainstream. that's not relevant, rather it's just about what skills you bring to the table. use your time in your field(s) to prove to prospective employers that you are skilled and can adapt as the net changes

      good luck
      throwing molotav cocktails at the precinct

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        • machinegunkelly
          Confirmed User
          • Jun 2003
          • 3304
          #3
          Originally posted by JesseQuinn

          good luck
          I think imma need it..
          for 10 years ive been in charge of hiring developers at the company I work for and I would not hire me in an interview situation lmao ... so I may have a hard go here.

          I may be unhirable, in my current state haha
          jaded.
          dead.

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            • machinegunkelly
              Confirmed User
              • Jun 2003
              • 3304
              #4
              Originally posted by JesseQuinn
              most adult co's have pretty non-adult biz names. they don't need to say you made porn sites or whatever if you're seeking work in mainstream. that's not relevant, rather it's just about what skills you bring to the table. use your time in your field(s) to prove to prospective employers that you are skilled and can adapt as the net changes

              good luck

              I don't mention the adult years, which ... if you know my history is pretty fucking ironic.
              I don't mention building some of the biggest sites on earth lol

              The adult years don't exist in my career path, even tho it was nearly 15 years on top of the heap in what was , at the time, the most competitive online market..

              My coworkers have some idea that I used to do "something" in porn.. but no specifics
              dead.

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                • CurrentlySober
                  Too lazy to wipe my ass
                  • Aug 2002
                  • 38940
                  #5


                  This *might* be of interest to you...

                  Extrapolate the info & replace 'youtube' with 'porn' & like I say, it might be of some use - Especially the way he approaches the CV itself


                  👁️ 👍️ 💩

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                    • NoWhErE
                      Too lazy to set a custom title
                      • Sep 2005
                      • 10583
                      #6
                      Originally posted by machinegunkelly
                      I don't mention the adult years, which ... if you know my history is pretty fucking ironic.
                      I don't mention building some of the biggest sites on earth lol

                      The adult years don't exist in my career path, even tho it was nearly 15 years on top of the heap in what was , at the time, the most competitive online market..

                      My coworkers have some idea that I used to do "something" in porn.. but no specifics
                      Just refer to it as “online marketing and sales” or “performance marketing” and you’ll be fine.

                      Good luck on your job hunt! Hopefully somebody is smart enough to scoop you up. I remember the killer designs you made for me way back when I first started. I’m confident your other tech skills are top tier as well. Remain confident in your abilities!
                      skype: lordofthecameltoe

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                        • INever
                          Confirmed User
                          • Jan 2005
                          • 4031
                          #7
                          Don't put dates, just the experience, in this order:

                          project manager: stuff you did, name brands

                          full stack dev: stuff you did, name brands

                          web design: stuff you did, name brands

                          personal stuff...favorite food, pronouns, etc.

                          references on request.
                          I love Camdough

                          airvpn

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                            • Killswitch
                              REVOLUTIONARY
                              • Oct 2012
                              • 2567
                              #8
                              Originally posted by machinegunkelly
                              I don't mention the adult years, which ... if you know my history is pretty fucking ironic.
                              I don't mention building some of the biggest sites on earth lol

                              The adult years don't exist in my career path, even tho it was nearly 15 years on top of the heap in what was , at the time, the most competitive online market..

                              My coworkers have some idea that I used to do "something" in porn.. but no specifics
                              Took me a while to shake the adult years off and build up some non-adult stuff. Now that I've been out of adult since 2012 it's much easier and I've been more open and vocal about my adult time.

                              I'm also unemployable, so I guess being vocal about that won't hurt me.

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                                • JustBiz
                                  Confirmed User
                                  • Jun 2019
                                  • 2124
                                  #9
                                  Early years: "Nobody makes H2 tags better ..."

                                  Love,


                                  Good luck. Doubt you'll need it.

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                                    • TheLegacy
                                      SEO & GEO Connoisseur
                                      • Apr 2003
                                      • 18078
                                      #10
                                      I don't find that stating the amount of experience you have hurts in any way. I've been in the industry for over 32 years. I'm proud of that - those looking at me do not see it as a negative but rather that you've learned - grown and experienced enough to know when there is a problem you've likely faced it and have solutions. If not you sure know where and how to find them.

                                      If anyone sees that as a negative then why would they hire newbies - to me - they dont want to spend money on expertise

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                                        • Brad Mitchell
                                          Confirmed User
                                          • Nov 2001
                                          • 9813
                                          #11
                                          We like resumes. Feel free to email them to me.

                                          Brad
                                          President at MojoHost | brad at mojohost dot com | Skype MojoHostBrad
                                          71 industry awards for hosting and professional excellence since 1999

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                                            • machinegunkelly
                                              Confirmed User
                                              • Jun 2003
                                              • 3304
                                              #12
                                              Originally posted by Brad Mitchell
                                              We like resumes. Feel free to email them to me.

                                              Brad
                                              Once done, I will absolutely do that.

                                              Thanks Brad.
                                              dead.

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                                                • machinegunkelly
                                                  Confirmed User
                                                  • Jun 2003
                                                  • 3304
                                                  #13
                                                  Thanks for the comments guys feeling a lil less discouraged
                                                  dead.

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                                                    • Zuzana Designs
                                                      All Your Design Needs
                                                      • Feb 2005
                                                      • 20896
                                                      #14
                                                      Sorry to hear about the company you're with. You're super talented, and I'm sure you'll have no problem being an asset to someone's business

                                                      Website Design - Consulting - Development
                                                      sarah [at] zuzanadesigns.com - See Our Work

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                                                        • awesome
                                                          Administrator
                                                          • Nov 2001
                                                          • 192
                                                          #15
                                                          Originally posted by machinegunkelly
                                                          Starting as a web designer and evolving into a full stack developer, I now manage multiple projects as a seasoned project manager. With 27 years of experience, I bring a rare combination of technical development expertise, creative design skills, and leadership. I ensure projects not only look great and work flawlessly but are also delivered on time.
                                                          That's a great intro, brief and concise. Not sure if I'd use the same colour for the font, but the intro is great! :P
                                                          Stay up to date - https://gfy.com

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                                                            • awesome
                                                              Administrator
                                                              • Nov 2001
                                                              • 192
                                                              #16
                                                              Originally posted by Brad Mitchell
                                                              We like resumes. Feel free to email them to me.

                                                              Brad
                                                              I want to like this post. Can I like this post?

                                                              +1
                                                              Stay up to date - https://gfy.com

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                                                                • machinegunkelly
                                                                  Confirmed User
                                                                  • Jun 2003
                                                                  • 3304
                                                                  #17
                                                                  Originally posted by Zuzana Designs
                                                                  Sorry to hear about the company you're with. You're super talented, and I'm sure you'll have no problem being an asset to someone's business
                                                                  Thank you!
                                                                  I am confident in my skill set, its wide, and rare to have someone that can develop full stack, also design.

                                                                  What makes me unsure, is that when I look in the mirror, I see an old man
                                                                  I was just a young buck for my last resume.
                                                                  dead.

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                                                                    • machinegunkelly
                                                                      Confirmed User
                                                                      • Jun 2003
                                                                      • 3304
                                                                      #18
                                                                      Originally posted by JustBiz
                                                                      Early years: "Nobody makes H2 tags better ..."

                                                                      Love,


                                                                      Good luck. Doubt you'll need it.
                                                                      You know this idiot uses my email to book his flights etc...
                                                                      I get shit for him all the time, its crazy.

                                                                      Google took my machinegunkelly URL away, but I still have the email address
                                                                      dead.

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                                                                        • JustBiz
                                                                          Confirmed User
                                                                          • Jun 2019
                                                                          • 2124
                                                                          #19
                                                                          Originally posted by machinegunkelly
                                                                          You know this idiot uses my email to book his flights etc...
                                                                          I get shit for him all the time, its crazy.

                                                                          Google took my machinegunkelly URL away, but I still have the email address
                                                                          It's the price of fame. Can't go a good career in anything without at least one fruitloop on your tail.

                                                                          He's probably only tryin' to outlive ya, so he can do a sit-in at your funeral.

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