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I am doing my CV to get a CS summer internship. I have done tons of class projects that I could put in it. However, my job experience is irrelevant to the tech industry (children and teenager tutor, copy center cashier). Should I not include previous employment?
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Yes, you should definitely include more projects and leave out your previous employment. Your projects will demonstrate your technical skills and knowledge, and will be much more relevant to the tech industry than your previous employment. Employers will be more interested in seeing the projects you have completed rather than your previous employment, especially if it is not related to the tech industry.

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My sincere suggestion is first check for which job you are applying.

Put all your earlier employment related to that only(make sure you are aware of the thing which you are claiming over in CV).

As you will be going for tech industries, put experience relevant to it.
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Applying for an internship for the summer is a great opportunity to gain some job experience. However, when filling out your CV many companies look for any type of work experience. Furthermore, they look for people who have volunteered for different charities or organization.

You will need to put down your educational experiences in your CV along with all types of related jobs that you've worked. Even if you've done a job as a cashier, this gives you experience with working for the public and helps to build your customer relational skills. This can be very important to the company that you're applying for.
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Yes getting more projects under your belt definitely helps. Make sure to document your experience. And then that can give you more confidence when you go through the interview process. I have mostly done the tech jobs this way. I guess that can be a good option to start with. 
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Even it is not relevant to work experience, it should still be in your resume. We can never what the employer wants from us. It is not also good to have some gaps.
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Put all your earlier employment related to that only(make sure you are aware of the thing which you are claiming over in CV).

As you will be going for tech industries, put experience relevant to it.
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Not everyone was born a genius and we learn much in life as we progress. I would prefer you take the job and spend more and extra time to learn the basics. If truly you are interested am sure you will make it. 
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Tech Job Experience Resume

In the case that you do not have any tech related previous job, should you include more projects and leave out employment?

If you do not have any tech-related job experience, it is still important to include employment on your resume. However, you can emphasize your skills and abilities by including relevant projects that you have completed, either as part of your education or on your own. These projects can help demonstrate your technical skills and knowledge, as well as your ability to complete projects and work effectively in a team. It is also a good idea to include any relevant coursework or certifications that you have obtained. By highlighting your skills and abilities through a combination of employment history and relevant projects, you can create a strong resume that showcases your potential as a tech professional.
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Yes, you should include more projects and leave out employment in this case. Your projects should be the focus of your CV since you do not have any tech related previous job experience. Make sure to provide detailed information about the projects you have worked on and the skills you have acquired through them. This will give hiring managers a better idea of your technical capabilities and show them that you are a suitable candidate for the position.
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No, your previous employment is irrelevant to the tech industry. You should include your CV and any specific class projects you have completed.
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If you do not have any tech-related previous job experience, you may consider highlighting your relevant projects and skills on your resume or portfolio. However, including any previous employment can still demonstrate your work ethic and transferable skills. It ultimately depends on your individual situation and the job you are applying for.
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If you do not have any tech-related previous job experience, it is a good idea to include more relevant projects in your resume or portfolio. This can showcase your skills and demonstrate your ability to work on tech projects. However, if you do have non-tech job experience that showcases transferable skills, it may still be worth including in your resume.
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Your projects will demonstrate your technical skills and knowledge, and will be much more relevant to the tech industry than your previous employment. Employers will be more interested in seeing the projects you have completed rather than your previous employment, especially if it is not related to the tech industry.
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If you don't have any previous tech-related job experience, it can be beneficial to emphasize your projects and relevant skills on your resume or portfolio. Highlighting your projects can showcase your abilities, problem-solving skills, and your passion for the field. You can provide details about the projects you have worked on, the technologies or programming languages you used, and the outcomes or impact of those projects. Additionally, you can include any relevant internships, volunteer work, or freelance projects that demonstrate your technical skills or transferable abilities. While employment history is valuable, focusing on your projects can help compensate for the lack of tech-related job experience and demonstrate your potential to employers.
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