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	~~From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.~~

	~~This article is about ''"[http://www.visualcv.com/ VisualCV]"'', Inc., the online resumé service, geared to students and recent graduates.~~

	The Internet has changed the way people search for jobs. A paper resume is no longer enough to make an impression to prospective employers. An online resume is the tool of the trade for recent graduates to network, showcase work experience, and manage their career choices.		The Internet has changed the way people search for jobs. A paper resume is no longer enough to make an impression to prospective employers. An online resume is the tool of the trade for recent graduates to network, showcase work experience, and manage their career choices.

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	The Internet has changed the way people search for jobs. A paper resume is no longer enough to make an impression to prospective employers. An online resume is the tool of the trade for recent graduates to network, showcase work experience, and manage their career choices.		The Internet has changed the way people search for jobs. A paper resume is no longer enough to make an impression to prospective employers. An online resume is the tool of the trade for recent graduates to network, showcase work experience, and manage their career choices.

	== ~~Description~~ ==		== What is VisualCV? ==

	''"[http://www.visualcv.com/ VisualCV]"'', Inc., stands for Visual Curriculum Vitae or resume and is owned by ''"[http://www.talenttech.com// Talent Technology]"''. It is a free online resume service that allows students to present their work experience safetly in a digital portfolio and share it with their peers and future employers.		''"[http://www.visualcv.com/ VisualCV]"'', Inc., stands for Visual Curriculum Vitae or resume and is owned by ''"[http://www.talenttech.com// Talent Technology]"''. It is a free online resume service that allows students to present their work experience safetly in a digital portfolio and share it with their peers and future employers.

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	== Description ==		== Description ==

	''"[http://www.visualcv.com/ VisualCV]"'', Inc., stands for Visual Curriculum Vitae or resume and is owned by ''"[~~http://~~http://www.talenttech.com// Talent Technology]"''. It is a free online resume service that allows students to present their work experience safetly in a digital portfolio and share it with their peers and future employers.		''"[http://www.visualcv.com/ VisualCV]"'', Inc., stands for Visual Curriculum Vitae or resume and is owned by ''"[http://www.talenttech.com// Talent Technology]"''. It is a free online resume service that allows students to present their work experience safetly in a digital portfolio and share it with their peers and future employers.
	Students can market their qualifications and build a professional image by incorporating class projects, writing examples, images, videos, charts, graphs, and letters of recommendations.		Students can market their qualifications and build a professional image by incorporating class projects, writing examples, images, videos, charts, graphs, and letters of recommendations.

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	== Description ==		== Description ==

	''"[http://www.visualcv.com/ VisualCV]"'', Inc., stands for Visual Curriculum Vitae or resume and is owned by Talent Technology. It is a free online resume service that allows students to present their work experience safetly in a digital portfolio and share it with their peers and future employers.		''"[http://www.visualcv.com/ VisualCV]"'', Inc., stands for Visual Curriculum Vitae or resume and is owned by ''"[http://http://www.talenttech.com// Talent Technology]"''. It is a free online resume service that allows students to present their work experience safetly in a digital portfolio and share it with their peers and future employers.
	Students can market their qualifications and build a professional image by incorporating class projects, writing examples, images, videos, charts, graphs, and letters of recommendations.		Students can market their qualifications and build a professional image by incorporating class projects, writing examples, images, videos, charts, graphs, and letters of recommendations.

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	*[[About Me\|About Me]]		*[[About Me\|About Me]]
	*[[Wordpress\|Wordpress]]		*[[Wordpress\|Wordpress]]
	*[[~~LinkedIn~~\|~~LinkedIn~~]]		*[[Linked In\|Linked In]]

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	'''Combination'''		'''Combination'''

	A combination of the aspects of functional and ~~chronolgical~~ resumes, this type of resume is good for a recent graduate who has a bit of job experience. A combination resume:		A combination of the aspects of functional and chronological resumes, this type of resume is good for a recent graduate who has a bit of job experience. A combination resume:

	#Emphasizes abilities and job history		#Emphasizes abilities and job history
	#Is a good choice for recent graduate		#Is a good choice for recent graduate
	#Exemplifies skill sets targeted to job description of choice		#Exemplifies skill sets targeted to job description of choice

			== See Also ==
			*[[Twitter\|Twitter]]
			*[[About Me\|About Me]]
			*[[Wordpress\|Wordpress]]
			*[[LinkedIn\|LinkedIn]]

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	== Building Steps ==		== Building Steps ==
	#Create. Information on text sections should include small bio, contact, work history, and education. To stand out from the crowd, a VisualCV should have multimedia-rich content, including images or video clips that showcase the student's portfolio.		#Create. Information on text sections should include small bio, contact, work history, and education. To stand out from the crowd, a VisualCV should have multimedia-rich content, including images or video clips that showcase the student's portfolio.
	#Share ~~resume~~. Students can look over the 700 companies listed on the VisualCv site to find a prospect match to apply for a job and send their VisualCV.		#Share. Students can look over the 700 companies listed on the VisualCv site to find a prospect match to apply for a job and send their VisualCV.
	#Manage. VisualCV is easy to update so students who get a job can add new skills and keep their resume current and relevant.		#Manage. VisualCV is easy to update so students who get a job can add new skills and keep their resume current and relevant.

Lily Billingsley at 15:53, 14 November 2012

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	*http://www.mashable.com		*http://www.mashable.com
	*Gueffy p.356-358		*Gueffy p.356-358
	~~Fiegerman, Seth. "LinkedIn Now Has 187 Million Members." ''"[http://www.mashable.com/ Mashable]"''. Mashable, Inc., 1 Nov 2012. Web. 3 Nov 2012.~~

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	== Resumé Styles ==		== Resumé Styles ==
	There are several different types of resumes, outlined by [3]Mary Ellen Guffey in Essentials of Business Communication. A resume must be relevant and professional in order to obtain a good job. No matter what type of resume is chosen, it is vital that relevant and up-to-date contact information is provided. This includes a cell phone number, and an email address that is checked at least once a day. Resumes, especially online resumes, should follow the criteria outlined in [[Good Writing\|Good Writing]].		There are several different types of resumes, outlined by [1]Mary Ellen Guffey in Essentials of Business Communication. A resume must be relevant and professional in order to obtain a good job. No matter what type of resume is chosen, it is vital that relevant and up-to-date contact information is provided. This includes a cell phone number, and an email address that is checked at least once a day. Resumes, especially online resumes, should follow the criteria outlined in [[Good Writing\|Good Writing]].


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	== References ==		== References ==
	~~in progress~~		*http://www.visualcv.com/www/edu/
			*http://www.mashable.com
			*Gueffy p.356-358
			Fiegerman, Seth. "LinkedIn Now Has 187 Million Members." ''"[http://www.mashable.com/ Mashable]"''. Mashable, Inc., 1 Nov 2012. Web. 3 Nov 2012.

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	'''Chronological'''		'''Chronological'''

	~~A chronological~~ resume ~~lists~~ a person~~'s work experience, starting~~ with ~~the most recent~~.		This type of resume is ideal for a person with an extensive job history. Guffey says that chronological resumes:

	*Provides quick scannability to recruiters.		*Provides quick scannability to recruiters
	*~~Highlights the professional~~ experience ~~section~~		*Quickly reveal candidates education and experience
	*Suitable for students with extensive job experience.		*Suitable for students with extensive job experience


	'''Functional'''		'''Functional'''

	A functional resume ~~highlights~~ a ~~person's skills~~.		A functional resume is good for a candidate who has little employment experience. A functional resume:

	*~~Lists student's academic accomplisments~~.		*Showcases skills, rather than past employment.
	*~~Highlights the professional experience section~~		*Groups skills and accomplishments
	*~~Suitable for students with little work experience.~~		*Takes away the negative connotation of a spotty or weak employment history


	Combination		'''Combination'''

	A combination of the aspects of functional and chronolgical resumes, this type of resume is good for a recent graduate who has a bit of job experience. A combination resume:		A combination of the aspects of functional and chronolgical resumes, this type of resume is good for a recent graduate who has a bit of job experience. A combination resume:

	Emphasizes abilities and job history		#Emphasizes abilities and job history
	Is a good choice for recent graduate		#Is a good choice for recent graduate
	Exemplifies skill sets targeted to job description of choice		#Exemplifies skill sets targeted to job description of choice


	== References ==		== References ==
	in progress		in progress

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	*[[About Me\|About Me]]		*[[About Me\|About Me]]
	*[[Wordpress\|Wordpress]]		*[[Wordpress\|Wordpress]]
	*[[~~LinkedIn~~\|~~LinkedIn~~]]		*[[Linked In\|Linked In]]