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Terminology 101
ASCII
Resume (aka plain text or e-mail resume)
ASCII
resumes are "plain text" resumes, devoid of formatting enhancements
such as bolding, italics, and underlining. They are left justified with all elements
stacked on the left side. Click here to see what
an ASCII resume looks like.
Computer
Viruses
Macro
viruses are commonly "passed" via MS Word and other Internet downloads.
Because of this, some employers and recruiters refuse to accept resumes in MS
Word format.
One
way to avoid virus problems is to send your resume as an ASCII
(plain text) document -- pasted directly into the e-mail window. You'll also avoid
viruses if you use a Web resume, since Web resumes are "viewed" online
and aren't downloaded at all.
File
Conversion Problems
Conversion problems occur when someone tries to open
a file that is not "compatible" with their own programs or system. In
some cases, the files will open successfully, but may contain only computer code
and symbols. In other cases, the text appears but the bullets are out of kilter.
HTML
(Acronym for Hypertext Markup Language)
HTML is a coding system (done by
hand or via HTML editing tools). HTML
formatting can produce many attractive typographical and design effects with full
color capabilities. Here's an example of HTML-coded text:
<b><i>This
text is coded to appear on screen
as bolded and italicized.</b></i>
HTML-coded
text as it appears in a Web browser:
This
text is coded to appear on screen
as bolded and italicized.
HTML resumes are created with the same formatting language as Web sites, but are
typically simpler and less complex (though many online portfolios rival Web sites
in complexity and number of pages). Sample
Web Resume.
Hyperlinks
(aka links)
Hyperlinks
are the "connectors" between individual Web pages online. Some take
you from one Web site to another, while others connect you to another spot on
the page. Without hyperlinks, there would be no World Wide Web.
Job
Search Agents
Job search agents use your keyword criteria (job title, location, and so on) to
find job postings on the Net that match your criterion. When matches are found,
the search agent forwards them to you via e-mail. Not all the jobs will be a perfect
match, but search agents can be extremely helpful in an active or passive job
search. Search agents can be found on many sites, from FlipDog to Monster.com.
Job
Target
In short,
the job target is similar to an objective statement, in that it projects what
the job seeker wants. The most effective resumes are built strategically around
a specific job target with "job target" keywords included to ensure
optimum success.
Online
Portfolios (aka Web portfolios)
Online
portfolios are much like traditional portfolios, in that they provide detailed
information, work examples, and supplemental or supporting information. Some Web-based
portfolios are "expanded" resumes. A Web portfolio can include links
to projects, graphs, charts, artwork, design examples, other Web sites, photographs
of projects/products, etc. To view an online
portfolio, click here.
RTF
(acronym for Rich Text Format)
RTF is a special file format that retains word
processor formatting (like bold text, indentations, etc.). While ASCII text files
are pasted directly into e-mail, RTF resumes (like MS Word and other word processor
formats) are sent as file attachments. While the RTF format provides a better
visual appearance than ASCII, some employers – wary of attachments and their
potential viruses – will not accept RTF resumes.
URL
(acronym for Universal Resource Locator)
URLs
are basically Web site addresses. The URL for this site is www.eResumeIQ.com.
A Web resume might have a URL like this: www.CareerFolio/YourResume.
Some URLs are too long and hard to remember (www.onlineresumes4u.com/candidate#187402.html).
URLs that are not brief and intuitive can hinder your job search so get the
most "readable" URL you can.
Web
Resume
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