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Don’t be too adventurous with your CV (should be number 1), Word doc is still the best way to present a CV as they are often sent through automated screening processes and your static image embedded in a PDF will not be understood by a computer.
I don't disagree, but I'm of the opinion that it's more important to be able to present your CV in the appropriate format than to actively maintain it in that format.
I maintain my CV as a Markdown file using Emacs Orgmode. That way I can keep it in version control, I can convert it to HTML and style it easily, and I can use Pandoc to generate versions of it in Word and PDF format as needed.
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You are right, there is some nuance to what I am saying but it was a comment not an article and it would need a lot of explanation lol! 🤣
They way you have it set up is great and, as you said, some other formats may be appropriate in some circumstances, I was trying to give the best “for 90% of circumstances” advice.
I like the idea of having version control on a CV, should go one step further and build a tool that lets you have a list of skills / experience items and then it lets you select the ones relevant to the job role you are applying for, that would be epic!
Hey Matthew,
Just noticed that you used Markdown for your CV. I've worked on a similar side project where you can create your CV with Markdown. Would love for you to try it and share with me if you have any thoughts: resumey.pro/
I don't disagree, but I'm of the opinion that it's more important to be able to present your CV in the appropriate format than to actively maintain it in that format.
I maintain my CV as a Markdown file using Emacs Orgmode. That way I can keep it in version control, I can convert it to HTML and style it easily, and I can use Pandoc to generate versions of it in Word and PDF format as needed.
You are right, there is some nuance to what I am saying but it was a comment not an article and it would need a lot of explanation lol! 🤣
They way you have it set up is great and, as you said, some other formats may be appropriate in some circumstances, I was trying to give the best “for 90% of circumstances” advice.
I like the idea of having version control on a CV, should go one step further and build a tool that lets you have a list of skills / experience items and then it lets you select the ones relevant to the job role you are applying for, that would be epic!
Hey Matthew,
Just noticed that you used Markdown for your CV. I've worked on a similar side project where you can create your CV with Markdown. Would love for you to try it and share with me if you have any thoughts:
resumey.pro/
Congratulations for your project. Can you check your footer for the year?
Thanks Abel!
Ah yes haha, thanks for highlighting it!