resumem

Resumem is a term used in discussions of resume data formats to denote a hypothetical, machine-readable representation of an individual's professional profile. Unlike plain-text resumes or PDF documents, resumem is designed to be parsed by software agents and integrated into applicant-tracking systems while preserving explicit structure and semantics.

Origin of the name is a portmanteau of resume and metadata, though the term is not widely standardized.

Format and structure: resumem employs a schema-based model, with fields such as personal_info, work_experience, education, skills, projects, certifications, and preferences. Values are encoded in a machine-readable encoding such as JSON or XML, with optional validation against a schema, versioning, and digital signing to ensure integrity and provenance. Privacy controls may include field-level access policies and encryption.

Adoption and status: Resumem is not an established standard; it is a theoretical construct used to discuss the potential benefits and challenges of machine-readable resumes. Some HR tech vendors use structured resume formats or JSON-based payloads; resumem variants may exist as proposals.

Advantages and limitations: Advantages include improved parsing accuracy, easier data extraction, and automation of matching. Limitations include privacy concerns, potential biases from structured data, and the need for standardization across platforms.

See also: Résumé, Curriculum vitae, Applicant tracking system, Machine-readable data formats, JSON, XML.