This Web 2.0 tool is an online resume builder. As I mentioned in my former blog, in my freshman cornerstone class my students use the dependable strengths building activity to create resumes. The problem is that they typically don't know where to start when creating their resume. They know what they want to include in and they have ideas of what they want to say about themselves in an interview, but they don't know how to visualize it on a piece of paper in a professional manner.
This tool provides several templates for students to choose from and also allows them to individualize their resume at the same time. The tool shows them how to drag and drop information so they can change the look and orientation of their resume if they wish. This tool also has a auto fill function so students don't have to continue to retype or reiterate things, they can just drag and drop their info. It also gives them the opportunity to get a live preview of what their resume looks like so they can make changes before finalizing it.
This tool also helps students put images on their resume. This characteristic will be great in that the students can add the logo they created using Mutapic (the prior tool I discussed in my last blog post). They can also add their picture or other visuals of things that interest them and that can show some of their character to their future employer.
I recall using a resume template when I was in school, but this tool far exceeds the resume builder I used. Of course, times have changed and resumes are going to be fancier and more advanced, but I think this is a great way for students to get practice building a quality resume that employers will appreciate seeing.
The only thing I don't like about this tool is that there is only a 30 day free trial. I would like my students to be able to keep their resumes and to be able to continue to build them as they continue with their lives. However, this will be a great starting point for me to use in my freshman class.
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