Your Alternate Resume(onesock.net)
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Your Alternate Resume
http://www.onesock.net/2010/05/27/alternate-resume/
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While certainly candid, I think that these examples fall down flat as they don't stimulate discussion. I think if you want to be memorable, just write a short section called "Ask Me About" at the end of your (1 sided!) resume. For example, 1. I submitted a patent application for a consumer electronics product that was rejected. or 2. I am very curious about new webapps and keenly participate in beta programmes. Either of these are very easy for an interviewer to ask about and I find much more useful than "President of University Chess Society" type info.
That' a great tip, thank you.
That logo needs to be in png format. That's me, looking for the details all the time.
http://news.ycombinator.com/threads?id=edw519 is my alternate resume. I share it with all prospective customers and employers. This accomplishes several things:
- It demonstrates my passion for programming, whether or not it's work related.
- It gives them a chance to get to know me a little better through stuff that would never be found on a resume.
- It shows that I'm not bashful when it comes to sharing what I've learned.
- It (hopefully) demonstrates that I'm willing to listen and learn from others.
- It (hopefully) demonstrates that I've accumulated at least a little wisdom over the years.
- They may actually find a comment I've made about an issue near and dear to them. This may give me an extra boost.
- It keeps me honest and encourages me to "play nice". I always have to consider what a prospective customer would think before I hit "add comment".
- It demonstrates my passion for programming, whether or not it's work related.
- It gives them a chance to get to know me a little better through stuff that would never be found on a resume.
- It shows that I'm not bashful when it comes to sharing what I've learned.
- It (hopefully) demonstrates that I'm willing to listen and learn from others.
- It (hopefully) demonstrates that I've accumulated at least a little wisdom over the years.
- They may actually find a comment I've made about an issue near and dear to them. This may give me an extra boost.
- It keeps me honest and encourages me to "play nice". I always have to consider what a prospective customer would think before I hit "add comment".
I don't think our IT department would go for it.
Also, there could be legal ramifications for companies who read things like skin color on alt. resumes. A hiring manager would rather not know your race or age till after they've selected or dropped your resume for the phone interview round.