hResume This document represents a draft microformat specification. Although drafts are somewhat mature in the development process, the stability of this document cannot be guaranteed, and implementers should be prepared to keep abreast of future developments and changes. Watch this wiki page, or follow discussions on the #microformats Freenode IRC channel to stay up-to-date. hResume is a microformat for publishing resumes and CVs. hResume is one of several open microformat standards suitable for embedding in HTML, XHTML, Atom, RSS, and arbitrary XML. Want to get started with writing an hResume? Microformats Draft Specification Editors Tantek Çelik and Glenn Jones Previous Editor & Author Ryan King Acknowledgments See acknowledgments. Microformats copyright and patents statements apply. The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT", "SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" in this document are to be interpreted as described in RFC 2119. Status Draft, version 0.1.
What’s This Meteor Thing? Lately, there has been a considerable amount of buzz around a new web platform, called Meteor. In this article, I will explain what it is, and why you should consider it for your future applications! First Things First Don't think of Meteor as a package manager, because it is far more powerful than that! Meteor is a JavaScript framework, built around many small packages - some of which you may already be using, like MongoDB or jQuery. Meteor is by far the easiest development environment to install, with just a one line command that installs a database, development server, and a command line program, which takes care of creating and deploying your applications. If I had to define, in short, how Meteor can help you, I would have to say that it is the speed at which you can develop your applications. Meteor is "Realtime by Design""Database Access" from the Client"Latency Compensation" 1 - "Realtime by Design" In Meteor, you don't program routines and functions, you program page elements.
How To Properly Apply for a Design Position Back in 2004, I wrote an article called “How to Make Friends and Influence Art Directors” that continues to get a surprising amount of traffic. In the course of opening up a new design position at Newsvine/msnbc.com and seeing the applications, however, I feel like I need to update the article for 2010. We’ve gotten so many poor applications for this position that it really makes me wonder if designers today are aware of how art directors actually hire people. First, let’s start with what matters and what doesn’t. Note, “stuff” could be your blog, your personal site, or even fake clients you’ve done fake work for. This sort of thing can come out in a personal interview but it can also come through blog entries, tweets, or anything else that shows your personality off. The answer to this question does not need to be yes, but it of course always helps to know someone who knows someone. Everything else? Résumé? The following, in my mind, is the perfect job application: Dear ______, Thanks,
Markdown: The Ins and Outs Markdown is a shockingly simple markup language that allows you to write, using an easy-to-read, easy-to-write, plain text format. This format can then, in seconds, be converted into another markup language, such as HTML! If you're not familiar with it, let me teach you about it today! Markdown does a fantastic job of getting out of the way. Markdown does a fantastic job of getting out of the way. It's no surprise that Markdown's philosophy is to produce content, which can be "published as-is, without looking like it's been marked up with tags." The benefits should be obvious to anyone who's tried writing web-based content and had to worry about formatting it, too. A number of Markdown editors exist, both web and desktop-based, but you can, of course, use any old text editor. If you want to try out the examples below, refer to the official Dingus browser-based converter. The Markup Paragraphs Simply becomes: One small oddity with Markdown is how single line breaks are handled. Headings Becomes:
The CV Doctor Is Back - Manage Your Career By Julie Miller Vick and Jennifer S. Furlong The first CV Doctor column was published 10 years ago in the fall of 1999. Over the years we have tried to look critically at the vitae submitted by readers and point out ways to make the documents more effective. Many of the doctoral students and postdocs we've talked with say they are pursuing dual job searches this year, looking for both academic and nonacademic positions. CV's and résumés are very different documents. • It is tailored to the type of job you are applying for. • It has consistent formatting, and its wording is clear and concise, with no spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors. When turning a CV into a résumé, you should should be sensitive to a few things: • Length: A CV often lists all or most of your academic achievements. • Language: Résumés are best written using bullet points, active verbs, and language that demonstrates your achievements. • Audience: Who is the audience for your nonacademic résumé?
Your Resume Is Boring — And How to Increase Your Career Opportunities If you are wondering why you aren’t called in to interview for great job opportunities, it’s undoubtedly because your resume is not “powerful,” and significantly undersells your abilities and experience. Having worked with major corporations on the design of their hiring and resume screening processes, I can attest that nearly all applicants fail to adequately highlight themselves in a way that increases their chances of being selected for further evaluation. While you may actually be a very good fit for the roles and the organizations to which you have applied, chances are that your boring resume doesn’t instill that perception in the 15-20 seconds that those charged with screening resumes typically spend per applicant. Even if you are not currently seeking a new role, failing to adequately highlight your achievements is a weakness that can impact you throughout your career. Bolster the Content of Your Resume Thirty “Power Factors” to Bolster the Content of Your Resume Final Thoughts
3 Useful Websites for Free Downloadable Resume Templates There are a lot of people out there looking for work nowadays. With the economy the way it is, people who are out of work are having a hard time finding new work and kids out of college are having a really hard time starting out. So, you can use all the help you can get. The first thing you should do is grab an old copy of your resumé or a list of your past jobs and accomplishments. That will help you immensely when you need to replace the generic information with your own. The first site I found has very generic templates that will allow you to totally customize the resumé. These are called Blank Resumé Templates and can be found here: They offer three types of resumé templates and they are Chronological format, Functional Format and Combination. This is the plain Jane old school format. And then there is the combination of the both of them: And best of all ““ all this information is FREE!
10 Free Professional HTML and CSS CV/Resume Templates There are quite literally hundreds upon hundreds of free CV or resume templates readily available to download out in the deep recesses of the web, available in every conceivable format and covering every possible profession. These templates are OK, they are professional enough, but there are two things that these templates lack – originality and creativity – not one will present you in a way that sets you apart from the rest, something that all potential recruiters will be looking for first. All of the HTML and CSS templates below all look good and professional as is, but with a little bit of personalized creative styling, they will have the chance to look amazing and original, allowing you to present yourself to your future employer in a manner that is not only professional but, more importantly, will allow your creative flair to come to the fore-front. Resumé Template by Jonno Riekwel Download TemplateDemo One Page Résumé Site by CSS Tricks Download TemplateDemo Download TemplateDemo Demo
100 Web Tools to Help You Boost Your Resume and Reputation During the Recession 100 Web Tools to Help You Boost Your Resume and Reputation During the Recession By Sarah Russel Even if your particular industry or company isn’t laying off hundreds of workers across the country, a recession makes everyone feel antsy about the future. Becoming indispensable is necessary to surviving at work. The competition inside the office is fierce, but it doesn’t even compare to the numbers of unemployed lining up to take your spot. Here are 100 web tools to help you boost your resume and your reputation during the recession, just in case. Resume Tips and Guides Get your resume in tip-top shape with these ideas. Clean up your resume in time for spring: Paym Bergson’s guide to decluttering your resume suggests using a new design and enforcing your bottom line.Only include what’s relevant: Only include the job experience and achievements that are directly relevant to the job you’re applying for. Freelancing Job Boards Look for jobs on these effective boards. Social Networking Reputation