When applying to tech companies, do you guys use a traditional resume format or a creative one?

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Put some memes in there.

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1-pager traditional

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Traditional, call out technical environments you’ve worked in within the summary. 60% of the time it works every time

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Honestly, nowadays if you put a funny meme in there when applying to a start up you might get the job

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