My Resume

[delivi 0]

I've made my resume available online at my site, http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/

I'd love to hear any suggestions on improving it

fixed the link [no trailing slash]

I think that the URL rewrite is not working for you, here is the actual link http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/.php

Edited February 26, 2008 by jlhaslip (see edit history)

[Joshua 0]

I've made my resume available online at my site, http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/
I'd love to hear any suggestions on improving it

fixed the link [no trailing slash]

I think that the URL rewrite is not working for you, here is the actual link http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/.php

I don't really get the indent in the Objective area, that doesn't seem normal for a Resume but that's just me.

Otherwise, it looks pretty good (you edited it well), but you've got a lot of noticeable space in the middle near the Skill Set. You might consider explaining a little about what you've done with each of those skills in the past, maybe how you used them on a job, created a project or site with them, etc. You could just put a hyphen after each skill and then some brief info that will help employers see how you've used the skills in the past.

It's up to you though, the employer might be interested just by the skill set and ask you for more info about each one. Or that info might be better put in a Portfolio than on a Resume. As another alternative, you could put a hyphen after each skill set and provide some brief info about how long you've used the skill and any formal training in it you received.
Edited February 26, 2008 by Joshua (see edit history)

[kobra500 1]

Makes some templates scripts etc and use them as evidence, that would help people find you!

[bishoujo 0]

I like the layout and choice of colors. Simple and easy on the eyes. I agree that there is no need to indent the paragraph under objectives though. Also, since you have the luxury of presenting your resume online to your potential employer, make the fullest use of it by providing links from your resume to example works (if you have them) using the applications/software that you have worked with.

[k_nitin_r 8]

I've made my resume available online at my site, http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/
I'd love to hear any suggestions on improving it

fixed the link [no trailing slash]

I think that the URL rewrite is not working for you, here is the actual link http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/.php

Hi!

I really think you ought to spend more time designing the look of the resume as you try to convey the message that you are a web designer. Perhaps you can put some of the bulleted lists next to each other to reduce scrolling and make better use of space.

Regards,
Nitin

[freenrg 0]

Hi delivi,

I like your resume.

 

I agree with other members that the design could be improved, but the first impression was pleasant. When I look at a resume I do not like it when the design is too elaborate, because that can be distracting. Your resume is clean and very readable.

 

There are two things that I want to comment. These were my thoughts as I read your resume:

 

1. As I was reading your resume I thought..."no degree". Then at the end, I found

Education

B.E. - Computer Science and Engineering | 2002 - 2006

Sardar Raja College of Engineering (Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)

 

And I thought, Hah! Degree. Why is it down here at the bottom? weird.

 

 

2. I reached the end of the resume and thought, where is the experience? looked back up and saw the skills again. I thought delivi must have just graduated, thats why there is no experience section. Then the education MUST be at the very beginning, it is a golden rule.

 

Then I noticed that you graduated in 2006. Strange. Graduated in 2006, we are in 2009. No experience section. Delivi has not had a job with a company. That is alright, but why not list some projects, whatever they are with the corresponding accomplishments.

 

I would use this structure

 

PERSONAL DETAILS

OBJECTIVE

EDUCATION (you are still a relatively recent graduate)

EXPERIENCE/PROJECTS (it does not matter whether in a job or doing something just for fun, as long as you have done something interesting)

SKILLS

 

You can also include a summary of top skills near the top, but do not list everything there, only your top 5 skills.

 

Finally, I would change the photo. You want to look a bit more relaxed. Maybe a bit of a smile, looking smart.

In this photo, I have to say, you look somewhat tense and uncomfortable.

 

People hire people, not skills. It is very important that your personal image transmits confidence and a relaxed attitude.

 

__________________

 

UPDATE

delivi

Here is CV that I just saw, which does not follow the structure I propose, but does cover all the points that I commented (experience, projects, not just skills, and also the photo looks more relaxed and confident). Maybe you can use some of the ideas.

 

http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/

Edited May 15, 2009 by freenrg (see edit history)

[frozen.fish 0]

looks nice and professional..Also is there any diff between CV and resume?

Edited May 15, 2009 by frozen.fish (see edit history)

[freenrg 0]

looks nice and professional..

 

Also is there any diff between CV and resume?

As I understand it a resume is more summarized and concise, generally one page long. Nowadays, however, the terms are used interchangeably. I think resume is a more common term in the USA than it is in the UK, but it means generally the same.

 

Have a look at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Résumé

From this webpage:

In many contexts, a résumé is short (usually one page), and therefore contains only experience directly relevant to a particular position. Many résumés contain precise keywords that potential employers are looking for, make heavy use of active verbs, and display content in a flattering manner.