I appreciate the benefits of XML, but most of the time employers would request only word format. One may easily write the his resume in MS word, moreover formating (fonts colors, font size, font types, photos) may be done easily.
I had just completed my resume in xml format, and the following I feel essential are missing:
a.nationality
b.birth (birth tag was not functioning)
c.colors (i would like to have different colors for different headings, at least it would be more visual appealing.)
d.photo (i would like to have my picture in my resume)
e.strengths (a section to spell up my strengths)
I wondering if my employers would be impressed by the resume generated using xmlresume? and should i continue to make use of my old resume which were better formated in ms words.
Unless employers requested for PDF format, else I believe I had not used the right tools for generating my resume.
BTW, can I edit and create my own tags? Like Marital Status, Language Proficiency, If yes, how?
Many Thanks.
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I, for one, think xmlresume is great! I've been looking for something like this for a long time, and whilst being quite simple to use (I use with <oXygen/> editor) it covers most bases.
Many employers/agents may currently request resumes in word format, but that doesn't make it right. PDF is a much more practical standard - especially as it can't be modified easily (I wouldn't want agents chopping bits out of my resume without my permission)
I was originally missing the <nationality> option as well, but I don't think its really that important (a resume is supposed to primarily outline technical skills anyway)
Date of Birth works fine for me!
I don't agree you should have colours and photos in a resume - keep it simple and to the point.
You can put strengths under a <skillarea> node, and give it whatever title you like (ie. strengths). If this doesn't suit your needs, you can provide this info. under the <misc> node.
Marital status - not sure?! Language proficiency maybe list as a <skillarea>?
ps. the PDF file produced for me was less than 1/5th the size of the equivalent word document. It was also less than half the size of the XML used to produce it, and even less than a text document generated from the same XML. Now that's efficient!
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The last message really reflects bias. In some places it's more usual than others to include photos, marital status, etc. I guess this kind of effort has a ways to go before it can really be international in scope, but of course the stylesheets can be edited so you can have the result look however you like.
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I don't think that you should rule out photographs. Your DTD could evolve into a generally accepted standard. It then might be used by an actor or model who would want to include a photo.
As for me, I have a hard enough time finding contracts and jobs. Putting MY picture on a resume would not be wise.
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I have chosen xmlresume to help me find worthwhile paid work after a while doing worthwhile unpaid work. I expect (maybe naievely) that my application will be considered on its merits, ie. not on the basis of my marital status, family responsibilities, sexual preferences, religion, skin or hair color, height, weight, age, country of origin, and such. In many workplaces and in some states and countries these things are not just considered irrelevent, it is illegal to make a decision based on them.
Thanks for xmlresume, a great tool.
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"I expect (maybe naievely) that my application will be considered on its merits, ie. not on the basis of my marital status, family responsibilities, sexual preferences, religion, skin or hair color, height, weight, age, country of origin, and such. In many workplaces and in some states and countries these things are not just considered irrelevent, it is illegal to make a decision based on them."
What is your point? To my knowledge, age is the only thing on your list that xmlresume is capable of storing, and this is optional anyway, so I don't understand your concern.
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The point isn't really if the employer should have a photo of you or not, the fact is that in some countries (France, for example) it is the norm to have your photo on your resume.
The essential problem is to allow the user to easily make custom modifications to suit particular country or industry requirements.
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Is it much easier to directly write an html or office words resume, rather than to put up with those plain formating?
You mean aside from the general benefits of XML, the separation of content and style, being able to output multiple media types, etc.?
I appreciate the benefits of XML, but most of the time employers would request only word format. One may easily write the his resume in MS word, moreover formating (fonts colors, font size, font types, photos) may be done easily.
I had just completed my resume in xml format, and the following I feel essential are missing:
a.nationality
b.birth (birth tag was not functioning)
c.colors (i would like to have different colors for different headings, at least it would be more visual appealing.)
d.photo (i would like to have my picture in my resume)
e.strengths (a section to spell up my strengths)
I wondering if my employers would be impressed by the resume generated using xmlresume? and should i continue to make use of my old resume which were better formated in ms words.
Unless employers requested for PDF format, else I believe I had not used the right tools for generating my resume.
BTW, can I edit and create my own tags? Like Marital Status, Language Proficiency, If yes, how?
Many Thanks.
I, for one, think xmlresume is great! I've been looking for something like this for a long time, and whilst being quite simple to use (I use with <oXygen/> editor) it covers most bases.
Many employers/agents may currently request resumes in word format, but that doesn't make it right. PDF is a much more practical standard - especially as it can't be modified easily (I wouldn't want agents chopping bits out of my resume without my permission)
I was originally missing the <nationality> option as well, but I don't think its really that important (a resume is supposed to primarily outline technical skills anyway)
Date of Birth works fine for me!
I don't agree you should have colours and photos in a resume - keep it simple and to the point.
You can put strengths under a <skillarea> node, and give it whatever title you like (ie. strengths). If this doesn't suit your needs, you can provide this info. under the <misc> node.
Marital status - not sure?! Language proficiency maybe list as a <skillarea>?
ps. the PDF file produced for me was less than 1/5th the size of the equivalent word document. It was also less than half the size of the XML used to produce it, and even less than a text document generated from the same XML. Now that's efficient!
The last message really reflects bias. In some places it's more usual than others to include photos, marital status, etc. I guess this kind of effort has a ways to go before it can really be international in scope, but of course the stylesheets can be edited so you can have the result look however you like.
I don't think that you should rule out photographs. Your DTD could evolve into a generally accepted standard. It then might be used by an actor or model who would want to include a photo.
As for me, I have a hard enough time finding contracts and jobs. Putting MY picture on a resume would not be wise.
Do you really want an employer to decide whether or not to hire you based on your, or someone else's, marital status?
I have chosen xmlresume to help me find worthwhile paid work after a while doing worthwhile unpaid work. I expect (maybe naievely) that my application will be considered on its merits, ie. not on the basis of my marital status, family responsibilities, sexual preferences, religion, skin or hair color, height, weight, age, country of origin, and such. In many workplaces and in some states and countries these things are not just considered irrelevent, it is illegal to make a decision based on them.
Thanks for xmlresume, a great tool.
"I expect (maybe naievely) that my application will be considered on its merits, ie. not on the basis of my marital status, family responsibilities, sexual preferences, religion, skin or hair color, height, weight, age, country of origin, and such. In many workplaces and in some states and countries these things are not just considered irrelevent, it is illegal to make a decision based on them."
What is your point? To my knowledge, age is the only thing on your list that xmlresume is capable of storing, and this is optional anyway, so I don't understand your concern.
The point isn't really if the employer should have a photo of you or not, the fact is that in some countries (France, for example) it is the norm to have your photo on your resume.
The essential problem is to allow the user to easily make custom modifications to suit particular country or industry requirements.