For this assignment, we uploaded our resumes to a program like Rezscore for an evaluation. This free service is really useful because it provides tips on how to improve your resume, and gives you very detailed feedback on your resume's strengths and weaknesses.
What I learned
It turns out, I'm not wordy enough! When I first submitted my resume I got a "C+" because of brevity.
After reviewing my score, I took my resume and I added more bullet points with more description and then I submitted it again, and I got the same score! I couldn't believe it, because I was worried that they would say I was TOO wordy this time. I did this about four times and decided to just accept the "C+" because I really don't want my resume to run into two pages long. Experts say your resume should be a page in length for every ten years or so of experience, and I haven't even started my career as a teacher yet! I know I'm not an expert, but I'll take my "C+" for now and add more words later when my career takes off.
I also learned how to use a program called Jing to take a picture of the RezScore screen. This program is really neat because it is very similar to the Snipping Tool, but it has a lot more editing features. Using this program, I was able to create a text box and an arrow pointing to pertinent information. I can really see myself using this in my classroom- maybe even more than the snipping tool because of the text box feature!
How I would use it
I think it is important to keep your resume up-to-date, and this program will help provide tips throughout life as updates are made. I may not always use the advice they provide, even if I should, but it is always nice to have professional feedback and get a second opinion.
NETS Standards
This activity best demonstrates NETS standard number five, because I used an electronic resource to enhance my learning and if I continue to use this program when making resume updates, it would be part of a lifelong learning process. I've also evaluated and reflected on current resume research that this program provided, and made changes accordingly.
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