I felt that today’s peer review was very helpful in giving insight to the multiple variations of resumes there are. The resume format I was most familiar with is the standard Google docs template that provides the sectioning one needs to fill in. After looking at my peers, I soon noticed that others use their resumes in very different ways in order to serve their best purpose. An example of this in my own group is between my own and Scott’s resume. In his, he had formatted completely different in a way that highlighted his skills as a worker. They were put into a bulleted list across the page so the reader could move smoothly and quickly through the resume. I found this more refreshing and easier than my own, which put them into a bulky list that streamlined down the page.
Another thing that came out of our conversation was how useful it is to include relevant course work. This, I thought would serve better in the cover letter where it can be elaborated on more. In a resume, I believed it took up necessary space for other information, and left employers questions on why it was important. After talking about it with our class, I see how it can be beneficial to a resume. It can add and amplify to those skills and qualifications you are trying to include inside of the resume. Course work acts as a verification of how you’ve learned what you say you know or can do in the resume. Also, for particular jobs, it demonstrates your experience and knowledge of the career or field.
