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Ask HN: How much do you bullshit on a CV/Resume/Interview?

On paper I'm an advanced/senior web programmer (8+ years), and I've got that experience in several aspects of development (php, mysql, html5, css3, javascript etc. by today's standards).

I reckon I have a fair grasp of UX and UI principles and contribute positively to any meetings regarding the front-ending interfaces of all projects I've been involved in.

However, I haven't got any e-commerce experience or much experience with collaborative source control (I've used git for a good few years, but not with other people).

I'm freelancing at the moment but I don't enjoy it anymore. I want to find another job.

How can I go about getting a job without any e-commerce (or proper source control) experience? Should I lie about my abilities and catch up on anything I've not groked, or just try to find something in my experience's range and hope that I'll get some experience that way?

11 points alexnime 15 years ago 23 comments

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