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Here's a brief tally of your mail messages and postings to the question,
"Should our resumes include software information and all the accompanying
acronyms?".
4 - Yes, include
5 - Yes, include but:
- generalize, e.g, "desktop publishing software,"
and save specifics for the interview
- emphasize ability to quickly learn new software
- list only the software you're best at using
- create two or more versions of the resume
- tailor the hardware/software list to each position
2 - No, exclude and:
- discuss it at the interview
- save it for a Statement of Qualifications
It's probably a coincidence, but since including hardware and software
experience in my resume, I've landed two new contracting jobs! Thanks so
much for your comments/advice.
Karin
warrenk -at- jacobs -dot- csos -dot- orst -dot- edu
