QR code ?

[luvmyfam444]

Someone has told me adding a QR code to a resume might be something to make me stand out from the crowd. I'm a teacher & the schools here use them all the time.

I can't figure out what on earth I would have it linked to though. Any ideas?

 

[low-key]

not quite sure I know what QR Code is, even after I looked it up

 

[chartle]

not quite sure I know what QR Code is, even after I looked it up

Its a way to put something like a website url on something that someone can scan. I created one that links to your profile page. Something like google goggles can read it.

Op unless you have something important to link to I think you dont need to add one .

 

[mrsv98]

Do you have a LinkedIn profile? Link to that or set up a personal website with resume and examples of work, videos of you teaching a lesson, etc.

 

[chartle]

Do you have a LinkedIn profile? Link to that or set up a personal website with resume and examples of work, videos of you teaching a lesson, etc.

Yes this sounds good, op just make sure you dont have anything that isnt professional. No need to stand out by beingbthe one sending them to a page of your cat videos.

 

[Collin WK]

Teachers are being told to do this where I live too. My sister is a elementary ed major and it basically shows that you are capable of creating one and using technology at least at a basic level. QR codes can be read by most cell phones through an app. These codes are scanned similar to a barcode and it links to a website of some sort. Teachers often use them for games as you may know. For a resume you could link it to your website if you have one or the website of a former job or a site with an award you have received or a link that goes to an example of a powerpoint or something you have done or maybe even a prezi or something. Hope that helps.

 

[ronandannette]

Why not link it to your profile on the DIS so potential employers can get a better idea of the "candid" you? As a hiring manager, I would NEVER bother to follow such a link and would find it a bit pretentious but times are a'changin. If it's trending in your industry you'd likely better figure out some relevant way to incorporate the technology into your applications.

 

[tvguy]

not quite sure I know what QR Code is, even after I looked it up

 

[chartle]

Also if you give them say a link to a really great youtube video on your personal account be sure you don't have any other videos that you may not want them to see. Don't give them a reason not to hire you.

 

[luvmyfam444]

Its a way to put something like a website url on something that someone can scan. I created one that links to your profile page. Something like google goggles can read it.

Op unless you have something important to link to I think you dont need to add one .

I don't have anything important yet....gotta make something important to link it to

 

[luvmyfam444]

Do you have a LinkedIn profile? Link to that or set up a personal website with resume and examples of work, videos of you teaching a lesson, etc.

I do have linkedin that's a good idea.

 

[luvmyfam444]

Teachers are being told to do this where I live too. My sister is a elementary ed major and it basically shows that you are capable of creating one and using technology at least at a basic level. QR codes can be read by most cell phones through an app. These codes are scanned similar to a barcode and it links to a website of some sort. Teachers often use them for games as you may know. For a resume you could link it to your website if you have one or the website of a former job or a site with an award you have received or a link that goes to an example of a powerpoint or something you have done or maybe even a prezi or something. Hope that helps.

Ahhhh I have a Prezi with my bio & lesson plans good idea

 

[luvmyfam444]

Why not link it to your profile on the DIS so potential employers can get a better idea of the "candid" you? As a hiring manager, I would NEVER bother to follow such a link and would find it a bit pretentious but times are a'changin. If it's trending in your industry you'd likely better figure out some relevant way to incorporate the technology into your applications.

Lol candid

 

[luvmyfam444]

I can only link to one thing per code right?

 

[chartle]

Yes its pretty much just a graphical shorthand for text.

 

[luvmyfam444]

Decisions decisions. I is my prezi in my interview & my linkedin is just my resume

 

[AnAmericanInDisney]

My son's friend asked a girl to a dance with a QR code. I thought that was original.

I wouldn't do it for a resume, but not techie's might be impressed, I guess.

 

[luvmyfam444]

My son's friend asked a girl to a dance with a QR code. I thought that was original.

I wouldn't do it for a resume, but not techie's might be impressed, I guess.

Love that idea!

Well I'm in a school system that is all technology. Kids get laptops in 3rd grade here & k-2 have iPads ---so principals would like to know I have an inkling about technology.

 

[jlima]

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