Listing “Proficient in Photoshop” would lead me to believe you can work with photos and their layers, add text, and manipulate the images. However, you’re interpretation of “proficient” may mean that you can resize and crop photos. In order to avoid confusion and give the necessary information upfront, list out what you can do with the program, especially if using Photoshop is a big part of the job for which you are applying. Follow-up with before and after photos that you have edited using PhotoShop.
When students prepare a resume to apply for a job they commonly indicate a proficiency in a software application or a skill with computer hardware. Unfortunately, what exactly does a proficiency mean for prospective employers. Therefore, it is important that the resume provide specific information clarifying what exactly you can accomplish with the software and/or computer hardware listed on your resume. This is where a showcase eportfolio can help you demonstrate your skills and establish expectations regarding your abilities as compared to other job applicants.
Listing “Proficient in Photoshop” would lead me to believe you can work with photos and their layers, add text, and manipulate the images. However, you’re interpretation of “proficient” may mean that you can resize and crop photos. In order to avoid confusion and give the necessary information upfront, list out what you can do with the program, especially if using Photoshop is a big part of the job for which you are applying. Follow-up with before and after photos that you have edited using PhotoShop.
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Linda RalstonDr. Ralston is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah. The students in her electronic marketing course design and create an electronic portfolio to reflect their accomplishments during the course. Archives
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