HResume
Encyclopedia
hResume is a microformat
for publishing résumé
or Curriculum Vitae (CV) information using (X)HTML
on web pages
. Like many other microformats, hResume uses HTML
classes and rel attributes
to make an otherwise non-semantic document more meaningful. A document containing resume information could be modified to use hResume without altering the appearance to the browser.
An example of hResume being implemented is the social networking site LinkedIn
, where it is used on public profile pages.
Microformat
A microformat is a web-based approach to semantic markup which seeks to re-use existing HTML/XHTML tags to convey metadata and other attributes in web pages and other contexts that support HTML, such as RSS...
for publishing résumé
Résumé
A résumé is a document used by individuals to present their background and skillsets. Résumés can be used for a variety of reasons but most often to secure new employment. A typical résumé contains a summary of relevant job experience and education...
or Curriculum Vitae (CV) information using (X)HTML
HTML
HyperText Markup Language is the predominant markup language for web pages. HTML elements are the basic building-blocks of webpages....
on web pages
World Wide Web
The World Wide Web is a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet...
. Like many other microformats, hResume uses HTML
HTML
HyperText Markup Language is the predominant markup language for web pages. HTML elements are the basic building-blocks of webpages....
classes and rel attributes
Rel attribute
A link relation is a descriptive attribute attached to a hyperlink in order to define the type of the link, or the relationship between the source and destination resources. The attribute can be used by automated systems, or can be presented to a user in a different way.In HTML these are designated...
to make an otherwise non-semantic document more meaningful. A document containing resume information could be modified to use hResume without altering the appearance to the browser.
Structure
hResume provides for ten main areas of information, each denoted with an appropriately named class, and all of them optional except for contact info.- summary
- contact (uses the hCardHCardhCard is a microformat for publishing the contact details of people, companies, organizations, and places, in HTML, Atom, RSS, or arbitrary XML...
microformat) - experience
- achievements related to this work
- education
- skills/qualifications
- affiliations
- publications
- performance/skills for performance
- individualization/specialization/career objectives
An example of hResume being implemented is the social networking site LinkedIn
LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a business-related social networking site. Founded in December 2002 and launched in May 2003, it is mainly used for professional networking. , LinkedIn reports more than 120 million registered users in more than 200 countries and territories. The site is available in English, French,...
, where it is used on public profile pages.