Applying for a job?

Question

My old co-worker has gotten his boss to be willing to look at a resume, the company is in pretty much dire need of help. Anyway the only information I have received so far is that is a coding position, debugging mainly. The company does a lot of work with databases that are updated though a web shell though a frontpage extension... Most of the coding is done in VBA, speaking of which I am wondering if not having much experence with VBA, but having a lot of experence with VB.net would cause a problem.Anyways this is beyond the question I had. I know I need to ask for more information but I am looking for tips on what to reveal about myself.

I am updating my resume as I type this, and including the programming experience I've had (which isnt much in the REAL world), the programming courses I've taken at the college I am attending, as well as related jobs. For the people that are in the IT industry (mainly coders) can you please give me some tips here?

rat1head. Thank you for the suggestion, although one point I should bring across. I would already have my degree if I had funding. My parents do not help pay for my school supplies at all, and I am not eligible for Financial Aid. So I pay for my own classes with a min wage job.

Answer 1

One suggestion on the financial aid issue. There are about 6 ways one can file as an independent on the FAFSA.

1. Be 24 years old
2. Married
3. In the Military
4. Both your parents have passed away
5. be a ward of the state
6. Have a government agency verify that you have not had and will not receive any financial support from your parents

If you fall into any of these categories you qualify for better loans and grants than I do.

Also if the company is in dire need of help, there is a reason it is in that situation. Get as much information as you can about the position and be honest about yourself and your experiences.

Answer 2

I would definitely find out more information and be sure you're applying for a position that you are comfortable with and WANT to do. Remember, yer gonna work the next 40 years of your life, so you may as well do the best you can to build a nice resume with good experiences, not bad ones.

However, if I'm in your position, I make getting theat degree top priority to any job interview. I realize you may need to work for your cost of living, but that degree will pay off for you in a big big way the sooner you get it. I'm in the same industry and without it, I wouldn't be where I am today.