From 18512283e52f3be118f295b5fbeb260df075e08f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alan Orth Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2012 10:10:18 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] Update README Add more information and start using Markdown syntax --- README | 23 ++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README b/README index 55ecba6..76f38c3 100644 --- a/README +++ b/README @@ -1 +1,22 @@ -A CV written in LaTeX using the moderncv class. +# Curriculum Vitae for Alan Orth + +A CV written in LaTeX using the [moderncv](http://www.ctan.org/pkg/moderncv) class. + +## Why + +I decided to start keeping my CV in LaTeX because: + +* I can never find my CV when I need it +* I have dozens of files named `resume.doc` on my computer +* LaTeX -> PDF ensures a consisent, beautiful layout +* Writing your CV in a source-based language means you can track it in git (w00t!) + +## Usage + +To "build" a PDF you simply type: + + make + +To clean up all generated and intermediate content, type: + + make clean