This is the only answer. I'm self taught, but even after working with different software companies for years, side projects are always the thing that gets me my next role.
> This is the only answer. I'm self taught, but even after working with different software companies for years, side projects are always the thing that gets me my next role.
Under what section in your resume do you put your side projects? Is it under Work Experience?
I have a section called "notable projects", which lists about 4 or 5 in detail (I don't believe that resume's need to be a single page). But generally - the cover letter is always more important anyway (and especially if you don't have an intro). I usually like to try and tie why I'm the right person for a role, to some specific work I've accomplished in XYZ side project.
Under what section in your resume do you put your side projects? Is it under Work Experience?