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Re: Show HN: Built my resume as an interactive website, version-controlled on Github

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Post by snowwrestler »

raganwald wrote: post #33

First off, I am fifty years old, so I'm fond of traditional phrases like Curriculum Vitae . That being said... I suspect many people may find it a bit stuffy. Also, I don't think that you can have it both ways: If you use old-fashioned words, you should present it on high-quality paper, lovingly typeset. It strikes me as a little out of place on an interactive web site. JM2C, I'm not sure how you could meaningfully A…

In the U.S. "curriculum vitae" has a specific meaning, which is to convey the research interests, history, and publications of an academic researcher. They are typically several pages long.

This is not a curriculum vitae, and should be called a resume. Particularly since the guy is still in academia where they tend to take their bureaucratic nomenclature very seriously.

Re: Show HN: Built my resume as an interactive website, version-controlled on Github

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Post by creativeembassy »

If we're doing feedback on version-controlled-via-Github "interactive" resumes, my I present mine?

http://judy.github.com/

- It parses via the hResume microformat, although I've never been able to fully test that. Is there a way to do that now?

- It prints quite nicely; there are hidden sections that allow me to move the contact information up top when you're printing it, more like a traditional resume.

- It's responsive. It should look good on any phone, tablet, or traditional display.

Please, please fork it if you like it. You have my full permission. (I mean, just don't copy the content, mmmkay?)

Re: Show HN: Built my resume as an interactive website, version-controlled on Github

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Post by InfinityX0 »

I've read/heard that it's best to flip your experience with education unless you want to be viewed as someone entry-level. When education is the best thing you've done, sure, list that first. But when you've created things like an actual business, you want to highlight that first and foremost.

Like the inefficiencies of a call to action being hid at the bottom of a page, you want to highlight your best value proposition (most likely to be the most recent thing you've done) closest to the top.

Re: Show HN: Built my resume as an interactive website, version-controlled on Github

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Post by creativeembassy »

creativeembassy wrote: post #43

If we're doing feedback on version-controlled-via-Github "interactive" resumes, my I present mine? http://judy.github.com/ - It parses via the hResume microformat, although I've never been able to fully test that. Is there a way to do that now? - It prints quite nicely; there are hidden sections that allow me to move the contact information up top when you're printing it, more like a traditional resume. - It's respon…

Actually, I'm going to reply myself as I'm looking at it again. I built this when Bootstrap was hot shit; it's now a bit cliche-looking, so to speak. I may play with the styles.

I've also gone back and forth on having a picture or not. That pic is on every other "resume" site out there, like Dice or StackOverflow Careers or LinkedIn.

I'm also not looking for a job currently, but I AM looking to speak at more events, now that I'm doing open source work for a living. I wonder how the structure should change?

Re: Show HN: Built my resume as an interactive website, version-controlled on Github

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Post by creativeembassy »

alexholehouse wrote: post #32

Great to see a fellow Wash U student on here - nice work. One thing - is there any way to export it as a pdf? I know this kind of defeats the purpose, but some people/companies may still want to print these things out, or at least have them on file where they have a static copy (as in it won't change automatically), so having control over what that pdf looks like might be useful. Just a minor point though, love the d…

You raise a good point. If I attempt to print it, Chrome has a terrible time rendering it for print; it's completely unreadable. I think that may just be the custom fonts used. OP should figure that out with a print stylesheet.

Re: Show HN: Built my resume as an interactive website, version-controlled on Github

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Post by Surio »

v33ra wrote: post #26

Good one. Sometime back, I designed my resume on similar lines. I used hResume microformats and some CSS goodies too. Here's the live resume: http://veerasundar.com/resume/ and a blog post explaining the design: http://veerasundar.com/blog/2012/06/redesigning-my-resume-wi...

Looks nice! I liked it.

One (minor?) feedback:

Opinion on whether "Ninja" is awesome or uncool is divided even within HN. See recent discussions on "Product is a byproduct" thread. Now, I am trying to imagine how it might be perceived in conservative working environments like Indian workplaces.

IMO, keep the wording and ditch the Ninjas. Ultimately, "what matters in life is how you see yourself"[1]

There must be a way to highlight which are your best skills, like this OP's resume progressbars?

[1] http://blog.robinleehatcher.com/.a/6a00d8341cb0ee53ef0148c75...

Re: Show HN: Built my resume as an interactive website, version-controlled on Github

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Post by Surio »

creativeembassy wrote: post #43

If we're doing feedback on version-controlled-via-Github "interactive" resumes, my I present mine? http://judy.github.com/ - It parses via the hResume microformat, although I've never been able to fully test that. Is there a way to do that now? - It prints quite nicely; there are hidden sections that allow me to move the contact information up top when you're printing it, more like a traditional resume. - It's respon…

I ended liked your presentation aesthetics better than v33ra's resume below, even though both of you seem to be using hResume.

Props for the manner of execution. IMO, it looks relevant, pleasing and marketable. Don't worry too much about how it looks. Yes, there's always going to be some "Haters gonna hate", but I doubt it would be for your CV.

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