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There's a free form introduction page, as well as extracurriculars, as well as you can simply make a job called "Independent".

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Hmm, that's an interesting approach and I guess it's pretty common (and seems blatantly, embarassingly obvious in retrospect!). That gives me a lead to look at what the standard practice is, and also a rough phrasing to search for on google. Thank you!

I like the first 2/3, the last can be interpreted as padding by some eyes. I’ve had that for most of my career and never had it called that. I do have a short and dense resume tho, so I think the total package must be considered with each option.

I always do intro/cover letters tho, and have something like “Professional Contributions,” and Education listing F/LOSS with my mid-career CS degree, like extra-curriculars from coding.

I got that vibe from it too to be quite honest. It was mostly put there with an "it can't hurt to put it in" attitude, but it might be worth taking it out as I already have an article about it on my website.

Hm, yeah. I don't really have much of a formal education to rely on, I was unschooled. It's an awkward thing. Personally I don't feel that my work is particularly good, especially since I don't have a specific yardstick to work off, but the people I've worked alongside or have shown it to have told be that I'm 'very knowledgable', which feels weird.

I've been wondering about spending on some AWS certifications and the like just to improve the 'qualifications' section, or hiring someone to look at my CV and give a professional opinion on it.

Also there's a projects section!

To be fair, nobody serious enough cares about every single shot you enlist if your overall picture is crystal clear, coherent and fair... after that, it’s a fit / no-fit game. The opposite is true: you use your profile proactively and cold contact people working at places you like, in order to make acquaintances and get intros.

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