[ale] Anyone looking for a new gig?

Geoffrey lists at serioustechnology.com
Thu Oct 2 16:28:59 EDT 2008


Stephen Benjamin wrote:
> On Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 3:54 PM, Geoffrey <lists at serioustechnology.com>wrote:
> 
>> Ryan Gemmill wrote:
>>
>>> C) Professionalism. I see LOTS of gorgeous PDF/HTML/XML resumes, but
>>> the fact is that once I've seen them, and identified you as a
>>> candidate I'd like to present to my client, the need for the graphics
>>> and color is gone. You've been noticed... you've stood out. Now is
>>> the time to put the proverbial suit on and get the job.
>> Personally, if I was interviewing or hiring someone and they came in
>> with a resume that had a bunch of useless cruft (images, html), I would
>> see that as an indication that the person didn't think their resume was
>> strong enough to stand on it's own.
>>
>> Graphics don't belong on resume's anymore then html belongs in email.
>>
>> That is, unless you're applying for a graphic art position.
>>
> 
> 
> I don't see anything wrong with having a resume that's organized in a
> logical way that looks professional.

I don't think I said anything about organization.  I was focused, for 
the most part on graphics. Html is simply the wrong tool, it's for 
websites, not a sheet of paper.

> 
> But hey, if writing your resume in vi and using txt2doc makes you happy, so
> be it.

I don't think I said such either...

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

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temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
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