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

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Post by imjared »

1) If you're in the US like you say you are, this is a resume, not a CV. 2) The "website" link for Food Trucks Near Me does not work.

Also, I'm a bit baffled by these graphs. While they look nice, I'm not sure what they're conveying. Is there an endpoint for learning/competency (100%) like a bar graph would suggest? If anything, I think a pie chart might reflect your abilities better since it doesn't claim that a College Senior is 50% done/proficient/knows everything about Python or whatever (I don't claim that you're not awesome with Python but that's quite the bold claim, even for someone with many, many years of experience).

Otherwise, looks good and definitely beats a paper resume.

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

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Post by eamsen »

As a programmer, it never occurred to me that you would not keep your resume, be it online or on paper, under version control.

Your resume looks good, but I have some (personal) objections to it.

The bright background, most people seem used to it, but I don't like it; something more subtle (gray) could make the site look more smooth.

The free space, just because you can scroll, it does not mean that you should waste screen estate like that; e.g. on a 23" screen, almost half of the screen is occupied by your name.

The skill bars are a controversial topic. I am considering them for my resume, too, but to me setting the values seems rather arbitrary.

Section priorities, visually the skill bars take up a huge amount of space, yet the projects section (which is more important, because it's providing proof) looks like some background noise due to its size and different background color.

I think it's a good start and can become a great online resume!

It's always easier to judge other people's work, so you are free to punch back, you'll find my resume at http://me73.com (WIP).

PS: If I was in the position of deciding whether to hire you or not, I wouldn't; given your experience section, you already seem to be actively holding 7 positions, how could you have any time left for my business?

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

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Post by Surio »

hluska wrote: post #80
Surio wrote: post #64

Like a few others, I too found it an average CV (It is something very similar to what I myself have, and I consider myself an average (-; ). To be honest, there are a few others in the comments that I gravitated towards more (It's a matter of personal preference of course). Sure, the Progress bar looks new, but others too have it on them -- see v33ra's response below. You took a chance and placed it on HN for the sel…

Sorry to be 'that guy', but are you sure you attached the correct link? Chris Harrison's CV is (sadly) in pdf on his website!

Hey! No worries. ;-)

Remember, we are speaking interactive+web+CV in this thread. So, basically, the entire website is his CV (Research, Visualizations, Fun, Travel -- Top right corner).... You interact with the site and you learn about all his skills (in a very fun, very tangible and informed manner). Also, the teaser animated gif that showcases a few of the "cool" things he's working on, are an excellent teaser/appetiser, don't you think?

Anyway, I suggest you keep a few hours free and sit down with your favourite bevvy and then start clicking..... That's how it's for me with his site every time ;-)

EDIT: If you liked the design and presentation of that CV, please upvote the original comment so the site gets some visibility that it deserves as an interactive and constantly evolving "skills" showcase. (He's no relative of mine, and I have nothing to do with him either personally or professionally)

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

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Post by Surio »

robeastham wrote: post #78
dutchbrit wrote: post #72

Shameless plug, but I used a jQuery timeline plugin to create my CV, since I found regular CV's boring. It's not that detailed, but it's less dull in my eyes. Still need o add my LinkedIn profile that will serve as the boring version. Ps. Doesn't look great on mobile yet.. http://www.samgranger.com/cv/ I still need to change a lot and I might end up taking a completely other approach. But I want to make it as interac…

Another shameless plug. I'm slowly bootstrapping MightyCV - a resume platform with hacker leanings. It has integrations with HN, github and StackOverflow along with some other cool features. http://robeastham.mightycv.com If you like the look of it you can sign up for an invite at http://www.mightycv.com

+1 for building something like this to scale (rehashed from another reply below, but circumstances are the same) ;-)

Might test it later and let you know.

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

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Post by Surio »

creativeembassy wrote: post #45
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,…

>> I've also gone back and forth on having a picture or not.

It gave me a first impression of you, one that was more affable/likable (a better picture of you, that your skills or GPA cannot give). So, in my view, leave it there.

>> but I AM looking to speak at more events, now that I'm doing open source work for a living.

Why don't you search for interesting tech gatherings in and around your areas and offer yourself as a lineup speaker? One example:

http://www.meetup.com/find/?keywords=hacker+news+&userFr...

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

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Post by Surio »

xyzzyb wrote: post #79

By interactive do you mean you made a webpage for your resume? That's been a good idea (for tech/programming jobs) for years now. Shameless example, mine: http://stephenballnc.com/resume/

You had my admiration, with the Ubuntu theme ;-)

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

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Post by dutchbrit »

robeastham wrote: post #78
dutchbrit wrote: post #72

Shameless plug, but I used a jQuery timeline plugin to create my CV, since I found regular CV's boring. It's not that detailed, but it's less dull in my eyes. Still need o add my LinkedIn profile that will serve as the boring version. Ps. Doesn't look great on mobile yet.. http://www.samgranger.com/cv/ I still need to change a lot and I might end up taking a completely other approach. But I want to make it as interac…

Another shameless plug. I'm slowly bootstrapping MightyCV - a resume platform with hacker leanings. It has integrations with HN, github and StackOverflow along with some other cool features. http://robeastham.mightycv.com If you like the look of it you can sign up for an invite at http://www.mightycv.com

Cool stuff, good job. I was actually planning something similar a while back but never got round to building it.
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