Steps
First, I changed my online document to a saved document on my desktop by copying and pasting the text in Word. Next, all I had to do was follow the 3 easy steps on the Rezscore website: upload your document, contact preferences, and have your resume reviewed.
It is so simple and fast! You can do it as many times as you wish to see how high you score. Also, it tells you your strengths and possible positions that match! One of those positions I had even already applied for!
I received a lower score at first because I had used first person somewhere; resumes should be written beginning with strong verbs in the past tense, like "completed" or "mastered." It also said my resume wasn't long enough, so I added additional work experience. I originally had an "Objective" heading for describing what kind of job I was looking/applying for based on other resume resources I have used in the past, which gave me a lower score. I got rid of that and replaced it with a heading designed to sell myself as the best potential employee. I used strong words describing myself, like "dedicated" or "established." My second score was much better, but I couldn't bring it any higher after some playing around with it. Resumes are meant to be tweaked and changed over time, so no worries!
What I Learned
No matter what I do my resume needs to be changed in the eyes of different professors or on the computer, so what kind of resume should I stick with? One says, "where's your references?" and the other says, "don't include a reference section or any referral." I have learned that my best bet is sticking with a strong resume with concise, clear wording that is short but descriptive. One page resumes are important because it shows that you, as an employee, know that employers don't have the time to thoroughly look over hundreds of resumes that are more than one page. Also, cover letters can contain more information on how the employer can obtain references or more information. I might even list my blog in the future!
I don't understand why Rezscore was asking me to lengthen my already 2-page resume, but that is the difference between human beings and computers for you. That is also why you list the big stuff first to capture the employer's interest. I do believe there are many ways to correctly write a resume, but the most appropriate way will ultimately depend on where I am applying. However, the previously mentioned characteristics are always vital.
Application
For all the teachers out there, I think introduction to this tool or other resume instruction is a MUST for high school students, even in ART class. Artists have to learn how to present themselves for work, whether it is in their field or not. Interdisciplinary teaching is the way to go to emphasize the importance of many things in the way they relate to one another. I wish I had been exposed to more resume practice in high school! I would have thought is boring for an art class, but it might be a good end of the year final activity for the seniors in advanced art classes, along with creating a digital portfolio. Sometimes a good resume is all it takes to put you one step ahead of other candidates and students should know that.
In applying this activity to the ISTE Nets-T requirements I would have to say it strongly relates to number 5, both b and c. Technology is infused in an art class while students can openly discuss the attributes of a successful resume or ask questions concerning the emerging digital tools. Students can also improve their own resumes and critique skills by review the resumes of peers, which would promote students assisting the knowledge development of each other.
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