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Re: This may be the best resume I have ever seen

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Post by moron4hire » Sat, Feb 05, 2011, 11:31 PM UTC

Spyckie wrote: post #24

tptacek wrote: post #3

Not good. * Has a graphic which must be interpreted simply to find the last few projects the candidate worked on. * Uses a proportional diagram scheme that is (a) worse than pie charts (an achievement) and (b) requires a color coded legend to illustrate the simple clause: "[Project Name]: Rails, CSS, jQuery". * Straightjackets the candidate's work experience into "technology used" instead of "accomplishments earned".…

Sorry, this is not your type then. I would definitely spend some more time to look into the applicant. Yes, for pure coders, this is a terrible resume. It looks like she is using the right side of the brain for something left-sided. But, that's the point. How many coders do you know can show an interest in both design and code (same for designers)? To have an aptitude and interest in both code and design is something…

but even as a designer she has failed to demonstrate good design sense. All she has demonstrated is that she's good at copying the en vogue style.

Re: This may be the best resume I have ever seen

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Post by OasisG » Sat, Feb 05, 2011, 11:33 PM UTC

The many negative responses to this resume are exactly why I've let go of the job hunt and embraced the path of the entrepreneur.

Even when you go above and beyond, winning over the hiring director is still a game of chance.

Re: This may be the best resume I have ever seen

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Post by scottkduncan » Sat, Feb 05, 2011, 11:33 PM UTC

tptacek wrote: post #3

Not good. * Has a graphic which must be interpreted simply to find the last few projects the candidate worked on. * Uses a proportional diagram scheme that is (a) worse than pie charts (an achievement) and (b) requires a color coded legend to illustrate the simple clause: "[Project Name]: Rails, CSS, jQuery". * Straightjackets the candidate's work experience into "technology used" instead of "accomplishments earned".…

I think this misses the point. There is enough to talk about in this resume that it got bumped up to the #1 spot on HN. The likelihood that there are many people reading HN who might have a suitable job prospect for someone competent in ROR and JavaScript is quite high. While Jamie will not be landing an alpha-developer gig at Google with this resume, the chance that she would find a good fit for her skill-set is high.

If I posted my resume with two pages of bulleted accomplishments to HN, it would be met with a deafening thud.

Re: This may be the best resume I have ever seen

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Post by GrandMasterBirt » Sat, Feb 05, 2011, 11:37 PM UTC

tptacek wrote: post #3

Not good. * Has a graphic which must be interpreted simply to find the last few projects the candidate worked on. * Uses a proportional diagram scheme that is (a) worse than pie charts (an achievement) and (b) requires a color coded legend to illustrate the simple clause: "[Project Name]: Rails, CSS, jQuery". * Straightjackets the candidate's work experience into "technology used" instead of "accomplishments earned".…

Do resumes REALLY tell you anything? This is an incredible overview of the woman. She spent quite some time on making such a resume, much more interesting and easier to read than a regular resume, shows her skills off, gets the introduction, shows which tech shes worked with.

Everything needed is there. So vuala. I think this is great. You still need an interview to get details on projects. What else can you expect? A resume that removes the need for an interview?

Re: This may be the best resume I have ever seen

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Post by GrandMasterBirt » Sat, Feb 05, 2011, 11:39 PM UTC

tptacek wrote: post #25

cperciva wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

No reasonable employer cares about college credits earned in high school I'm not sure about that. When I interviewed at Google, everybody seemed very impressed that I finished half my Honours degree before I graduated from high school at age 17. I had far more questions about my experience with concurrent high school and university than I did about doing my doctorate at Oxford. But on the broader point, I absolutely…

You have an anomalous school story. Feel free to revise my recommendation if you are some kind of crazy child prodigy and you think it's going to help you to point that out.

Its nice, shows dedication. Earning a ton of college credits is not about just being smart, tons of dedication needed.

Re: This may be the best resume I have ever seen

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Post by hchinchilla » Sat, Feb 05, 2011, 11:47 PM UTC

tptacek wrote: post #3

Not good. * Has a graphic which must be interpreted simply to find the last few projects the candidate worked on. * Uses a proportional diagram scheme that is (a) worse than pie charts (an achievement) and (b) requires a color coded legend to illustrate the simple clause: "[Project Name]: Rails, CSS, jQuery". * Straightjackets the candidate's work experience into "technology used" instead of "accomplishments earned".…

> Attempts a comparative analysis of experience with different tools both as a "developer" and a "designer" without explaining the significance of either term; what's a "Photoshop CS5 Developer" or a "Textmate Designer"?

It's an interpretation error, the bars indicate expertise and frequency of use (shown below).

Re: This may be the best resume I have ever seen

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Post by jhamburger » Sat, Feb 05, 2011, 11:53 PM UTC

Isn't the cartoon representation possibly crossing a line with having a headshot on the resume?

Re: This may be the best resume I have ever seen

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Post by beoba » Sat, Feb 05, 2011, 11:59 PM UTC

jrockway wrote: post #31

Not a fan of this. Not because of the garish colors and graphics (though I don't really care for those), but because of the implication that there is a "perfect sweet spot" between a "developer" and a "designer". Copying and pasting shit from a Ruby on Rails tutorial does not make you a good developer.

But, the chart says there is! THE CHART!

Re: This may be the best resume I have ever seen

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Post by beoba » Sun, Feb 06, 2011, 12:04 AM UTC

dbcn wrote: post #29

The best resume you've ever seen includes that the candidate is a PRO at WEB BROWSERS? wow.

Not quite, the chart says they aren't quite pro at web browsers, but that they're used all day.

Re: This may be the best resume I have ever seen

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Post by cperciva » Sun, Feb 06, 2011, 12:05 AM UTC

tptacek wrote: post #25

cperciva wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

No reasonable employer cares about college credits earned in high school I'm not sure about that. When I interviewed at Google, everybody seemed very impressed that I finished half my Honours degree before I graduated from high school at age 17. I had far more questions about my experience with concurrent high school and university than I did about doing my doctorate at Oxford. But on the broader point, I absolutely…

You have an anomalous school story. Feel free to revise my recommendation if you are some kind of crazy child prodigy and you think it's going to help you to point that out.

Maybe things are different in the US, but "earned 64 college credits before graduating from high school" sounds pretty anomalous to me -- isn't that half a degree?