# Six tips to build a strong Bioinformatics CV

By [crazyhottommy](https://paragraph.com/@crazyhottommy) · 2024-08-18

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If you apply for a Bioinformatics position, hundreds of CVs get to sent to the hiring manager. How to stand out among all of them? Below are 6 tips from my hiring experience:

1.  Include a GitHub Link: Ensure your CV has a GitHub link with relevant content like Python or R packages, data analysis projects, or replicated figures from published papers. Regularly commit to demonstrate consistent coding activity. **You will not get into the next round of interview if you do not have a github link**.
    
2.  Organize and Document Projects: Structure your GitHub repositories with consistent folder structures (e.g., data, scripts, results) and comprehensive documentation for readability and future reference. I care about reproducibility and good documentation.
    
3.  Create a Personal Website: Build a personal website to showcase additional materials not typically included in a CV, such as talks, posters, and blog posts that demonstrate your computational skills and problem-solving capabilities.
    
4.  Blogging: Use the blog section of your website to write about problem-solving experiences, demonstrating your expertise in R or Python. This can be more impactful than just listing skills on your CV.
    
5.  Use Tools like ‘blogdown’: For those using R, the ‘blogdown’ package can help create a professional-looking website where R or Python code can be rendered into HTML.
    
6.  Start Early: Building a strong GitHub profile and personal website takes time. Begin these efforts as early as possible to gradually develop a robust and impressive online presence. As I awalys say: The best time to start was 10 years ago, the second best time is right now!
    

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