I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of the same thing. I’m talking about document resumes.
As an archivist, I spend most of my day exploring the complexities of a spreadsheet. Functions, data validation, text-to-columns, drop-down lists, and number formats make everything look better. If you are my intern at any point in your career, you will hear me say that the one thing no one will teach you, but is essential in any information science field, is proficiency in spreadsheets.
You will bulk import and export data in spreadsheets. You will track changes to your data in spreadsheets. You will use OpenRefine to transform data. Data is translated better in organized sheets and tables, which is what makes them so essential. So why not make my data accessible in a spreadsheet?
For your viewing pleasure, this is my new spreadsheet resume.
Why?
Live data is easier to update
Easier control of formats
Sorting values for essential skills looks better for resumes
Notes hide and expand supplemental information that crowds a doc
I want to prove my love of spreadsheets!
This is not to say that this is the most beautiful resume spreadsheet that exists online. This is my first attempt at something new. I’m always looking for resources and webinars to fuel this monomania. Keep watch of this space for newer, better, and more beautiful resumes.
Want to learn how to make your resume from a sheet? leaheconstantine at gmail dot com.
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