The question is often raised about how a developer can become more valuable to potential employers or be recognized by a current employers. The editors at Developer.com and I agreed that there are things a developer can do to stand out from the crowd.

There may be ample positions available today, but that doesn’t mean that you’ll be able to find a position when you’re ready to start looking. Human Resources departments are often inundated whenever an IT position is posted. You need to be able to make your credentials or resume stand out of the crowd somehow – and resume tricks aren’t going to do it. At the very least, resume tricks are not going to make you stand out in the interview – the point from which everyone gets offered a job.

Neither will resume tricks help you differentiate yourself with your current employer, helping him or her to understand your value or take notice of your accomplishments. That’s where you need to find a way to become unique.

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