Increased width of meter bars. Moved some more layout into cv-commands to make resume file more sparse. Small update to readme.

Author: roycoding

README.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ _Everyone needs a nice, fancy LaTeX resume template!_
 
 This one has a reasonable layout with special features I've added:
 
-* Small "meter" graphics to allow you to denote your relative level of experience / skill when listing items like programming languages.
+* Small "meter" graphics, reminiscent of sparklines, allow you to denote your relative level of experience / skill when listing items such as programming languages.
 * Colored tags to denote talks and publications as articles, abstracts, invited talks, etc.
 
 See the example resume PDF for your viewing pleasure and the cv-commands.tex file for dependencies.

bar-full1.pdf

@@ -73,7 +73,8 @@
 \newenvironment{resumeblock}[1]
 {\blocktitle{#1}\begin{tabular}{p{4.6cm}p{12.9cm}}}
 {\end{tabular}}
-\newcommand{\resumeitem}[2]{\noindent\raggedright{\textsc{#1}} & #2}
+\newcommand{\resumeitem}[2]{\noindent\raggedright{\textsc{#1}} & #2
+\largeskip}
 
 %%%%%%
 % Resume items in single column table (publications, activities, etc.)

bar-half1.pdf

@@ -24,23 +24,18 @@
 \begin{resumeblock}{Education}
 
 \resumeitem{Bachelor of Studies}{{Computers}, May 2011 - \href{http://en.wikipedia.org}{Internet University}}
-\largeskip
 
 \resumeitem{Master of Science}{{Super Computers}, Dec. 2012 - University of Super Internets}
-\largeskip
 
 \end{resumeblock}
 
 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
 
 \begin{resumeblock}{Skills}
 
-\resumeitem{Ninja}
- Kicking\experiencemost, screaming\experiencemid, running away\experiencemost, furtive glances\experiencelow, funny outfits\experiencemid
-\largeskip
+\resumeitem{Ninja}{Kicking\experiencemost, screaming\experiencemid, running away\experiencemost, furtive glances\experiencelow, funny outfits\experiencemid}
 
-\resumeitem{Embroidery} Laser embroidery\experiencemost, needles\experiencemid, thread\experiencelow, puppies\experiencemid, horsies\experiencelow
-\largeskip
+\resumeitem{Embroidery}{Laser embroidery\experiencemost, needles\experiencemid, thread\experiencelow, puppies\experiencemid, horsies\experiencelow}
 
 \end{resumeblock}
 
@@ -49,13 +44,10 @@
 \begin{resumeblock}{Jobs}
 
 \resumeitem{January 2012 -\\Present}{MegaCorp, Inc - Virtual janitorial assistant manager. Discrete removal of indiscreet items.}
-\largeskip
 
 \resumeitem{January 2011 -\\December~2011}{Self employed - President/CEO. Hiring and firing. Mergers and acquisitions. Profiteering and philanthropic mentoring.}
-\largeskip
 
-\resumeitem{January 1903 -\\December~2010}{Vague - Unknown. Duties as described.}
-\largeskip
+\resumeitem{January 1903 -\\December~2010}{Vague - Unknown. Duties as described. Mandatory ad hoc committee attendance bi-monthly.}
 
 \end{resumeblock}