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Progression Matrix Essential Component of a Good interactive resume A well-designed interactive resume Hard copies of resume Electronic resume Good navigation to navigate readers between different sections in a resume From Point A to Point B X ? Links to a related webpage Popup windows   Good communication with the readers, specifically, the employers to get contacted for an interview Listing your contact information Creating a contact form Public Forum Integrating Multimedia Photos Videos Audio Animation

Essential Component of a Good Interactive Resume Good navigation to navigate readers between different sections in a resume Good communication with the readers, specifically, the employers to get contacted for an interview Integrating Multimedia

The first several parts of an interactive resume is similar as electric or hard copies of resume. Click for example

Critical items in a well-designed resume: Click for example

Objective Statement Emphasize your main qualifications and summarize them for readers. Inform your readers of the positions your are seeking and your career goals. Establish your professional identity

make sure that this section is easy-to-read and appealing to the eye. Contact Information Section make sure that this section is easy-to-read and appealing to the eye. Whatever design choices you make, try to coordinate them with the rest of your resume.

Some design options: Use page design strategies to present information in a usable format. Add a graphic element or simple images. Coordinate with your cover letter. Click for Detail Click for Detail

Using larger font size, center it, boldface it to help readers find desired information. Click for example

Coordinate with your cover letter match your cover letter and your resume. you might do this by creating stationary or a letter head for both documents.

Experience: An experience section emphasizes your past and present employment and your participation in some activities. Click for example

Customize your headings for this section Work Experience Professional Experience Work History Field Work Volunteer Work

The education section highlights your schooling and academic training. Click for example

Including Multimedia in your Interactive Resume Click on one of the boxes below for more information. Photo Video Audio

Photos What makes photos in a resume advantageous? Easy to use Quick to put together Embeddable in many types of documents Most frequently used in portfolios Challenges behind using photos in a resume? Large images will cause your resume to be too large to email Debatable whether you should send a picture of yourself Too few of images might not demonstrate your full skills Example

Videos What makes videos in a resume advantageous? Provides one file that can include a variety of information (pictures, music, talking points etc.) Ability to upload to video sites (like YouTube for quick referencing and easy access) More captivating than other types of media Ability to email a link or embed in a Challenges behind using videos in a resume? Videos can take a lot of time to edit Will need an easy link or a USB if handing in a paper resume Videos can be large unless they are compressed Too long of a video could be intimidating to the reviewer Making a concise, informative, and engaging video is challenging Video Example

Audio What makes audio in a resume advantageous? If you were a musician or vocalist, audio is critical Allowing the reviewer to access further demonstrations of your skills might make the difference in being hired Linkable, embeddable, and emailable Challenges behind using audio in a resume? Not as engaging as other media Making sure the use of audio is appropriate Might need to deliver a CD, USB, or an easy to access website to ensure the resume reviewer can access it Click icon for audio example