Stepping Out

Weekly Report 2: 8/26 to 9/1

As a foundation to all the networking I am about to do, I
learned the basics of creating a resume. I have always known
about the importance of a resume especially when job-
hunting, and ISM reaffirms that. It probably matters a lot
more in the tech industry since the skills needed are more
specific in the form of programming languages. Despite
resumes usually being very well-designed and colorful, for a
programming job, the colors and shapes could detract from
the value of the skills listed on the resume. A black and white
document with just text is most likely the best suited for the
type of job I would want to apply to. That being said, having
a design was the only way I could reasonably fill out all the
space on the page. My academics and activities are the only
indicators on the resume that I can be a good worker.
However, since the process of applying for a job is a
negotiation process involving other components like
interviewing and demonstration of skills, a resume is far from
the only thing that needs work. Right now, I have still yet to
get my hands dirty being out in the real world, so experience
should be able to complement my classroom knowledge.