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[[Web_Based_Digital_Media_for_College_Writing_Students|Home Page]] | [[Web_Based_Digital_Media_for_College_Writing_Students|Home Page]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:VisualCV2.png|200px|thumb|right|VisualCV]] | ||
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. | ||
== What is VisualCV? == | == What is VisualCV? == | ||
[[File:Visualcv create.jpg|200px|thumb|right|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. | ||
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. | ||
== | == How to use VisualCV == | ||
#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. 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. | ||
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== Resumé Styles == | == Resumé Styles == | ||
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]]. | |||
[[File:Visualcv portfolio.jpg|200px|thumb|right|VisualCV]] | |||
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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#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 | ||
== Notes == | |||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
*http://www.visualcv.com/www/edu/ | *http://www.visualcv.com/www/edu/students.html | ||
*http://www.visualcv.com/www/edu/career_svcs.html | |||
*http://www.mashable.com | *http://www.mashable.com | ||
*Gueffy p.356-358 | *Gueffy p.356-358 | ||