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Sample XML Language Used for Resume

Problem Statement

Create an XML language to describe the aspects of your resume in a way that allows people (and potential employers) to search through the specific information in the resume document.

Approach

My XML language will specifically target contact information, education and experience.

Keyword Design

XML Tag Description
<resume>...</resume> Resume Header
<cntctinfo>...</cntctinfo> Header for Contact info
<name first = "first" surname = "family name"/> Name
<address>...</address> Address
<email>...</email> Email Address
<phone cell = "cell number" home = "home number"/> Phone numbers
<education>...</education> Header for Education info
<university>...</university> University/ties attended
<studies major = "major" minor = "minor"/> Areas of Study
<grad>...</grad> Graduation Date
<xtras>...</xtras> Study Abroad Experience, Scholarships, Academic Awards/Recognition
<HS>...</HS> High School Attended
<GPA>...</GPA> Grade Pt. Average
<HSxtras>...</HSxtras> High School Awards
<xperience>...</xperience> Header for Experience info
<intern>...</intern> Internships
<xcurr>...</xcurr> Extracurricular activities
<volun>...</volun> Volunteer experience
<employ>...</employ> Job experience
<position>...</position> Position description
<date>...</date> Dates that apply to what is described (length of employment, etc.)

Example of XML Markup

<?xml version='1.0'?>

<resume>
<cntctinfo>
	<name first="Susan" surname="Kelly"/>
	<address>
		17907 Garden Spot Drive
		Hagerstown, MD
	</address>
	<email> skelly1@umd.edu </email>
</cntctinfo>

<education>
	<university> University of MD </university>
	<studies major="CivilE" minor = "IDCM"/>
	<grad> May 2012 </grad>
	<xtras>
		Studied abroad in South Africa
			<date> January 2009 </date>
	</xtras>
	<HS> North Hagerstown HS </HS>
</education>

<xperience>
	<intern>
		Intern with City of Hagerstown Engineering Dept.
			<date> Summer 2009 </date>
		Intern with Dr. Bushrui
			<date> Spring 2009 </date>
	</intern>
	<xcurr> 
		Help Center
		Engineers Without Borders
	</xcurr>
</xperience>
	
</resume>

Hierarchy of Keywords and Content