[ale] Anyone looking for a new gig?

[Stephen Benjamin]

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.

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