Thanks for all the input guys - I do realize that I need to tailor each resume to the position it's intended, but I guess I just wanted ideas of where to start.
I'm basically trying to get my personalized "template" (so to speak) resume finished so I can have the necessary information ready to go, and just kind of fill in the subjective "blanks."
To be honest, I always just use the resume wizard that comes with Word. And yes, I used it to get a "real" job, not some shitty mall job.
It was all about the cover letter really. Well, that plus my professional profile/portfolio.
Feb-12-2008 20:26
Dervish
Your opinion matters.
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Cover letter comment is semi true. But the lazy bastards who'll be looking at it, there will be certain "must haves" they'll need.
What kinda job is it?
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Feb-12-2008 20:28
RJT
last minute disco
Registered: Oct 2004
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quote:
Originally posted by Dervish
Cover letter comment is semi true. But the lazy bastards who'll be looking at it, there will be certain "must haves" they'll need.
What kinda job is it?
I'm applying for both teaching jobs and positions as a research assistant.
And PKC - the teaching jobs I'm applying for are not government jobs, and in general are not the kinds of positions that are filled solely by filling specific requirements. You're probably going to make loads of fun of me (which is fine) - but I'm applying for jobs teaching religious history (Western or Eastern) in the Catholic school system.
Originally posted by RJT
(one of which is getting paid to study in India for 8 weeks - something I'd very much like to spend my fall doing).
Details?
Feb-12-2008 20:55
Silky Johnson
International Playa Hater
Registered: Nov 2003
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quote:
Originally posted by RJT
I'm applying for both teaching jobs and positions as a research assistant.
And PKC - the teaching jobs I'm applying for are not government jobs, and in general are not the kinds of positions that are filled solely by filling specific requirements. You're probably going to make loads of fun of me (which is fine) - but I'm applying for jobs teaching religious history (Western or Eastern) in the Catholic school system.
So then research the companies/institutions and include relevant experience in your cover letter.
I can send you a copy of my cover letter if you like.
Feb-12-2008 20:56
RJT
last minute disco
Registered: Oct 2004
Location:
Re: Re: Résumé advice.
quote:
Originally posted by smakmagik
Details?
I'll grab the papers for more details when I head home from campus between courses this afternoon, but basically it would be studying the history of Buddhism in India.
I would effectively be staying in a guest house at a monastery near Sravasti for 8 weeks helping a professor do work for a book.
Originally posted by ********
Seplling don't demonstrate intelligence and educatoin - knowing does.
Feb-12-2008 21:02
smakmagik
To somewhere and back
Registered: Dec 2005
Location: Bombay
Re: Re: Re: Résumé advice.
quote:
Originally posted by RJT
I'll grab the papers for more details when I head home from campus between courses this afternoon, but basically it would be studying the history of Buddhism in India.
I would effectively be staying in a guest house at a monastery near Sravasti for 8 weeks helping a professor do work for a book.
Hmm. I think I've been there. Was ruled by one of Ram's sons. 8 weeks there should be real fun. Good luck.
Feb-12-2008 21:16
jonze
Unicorn Farts
Registered: Feb 2004
Location: where blue skies meet the sunrise
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Originally posted by RJT
Thank you guys so much for all the resumes, they are a huge help - and I feel like I've gotten a bit more insight into the lives of a few cOr whores.
damn i forgot to remove 'hookers and blow' from my hobbies
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pro tip: if you value your life, NEVER do anything that will place you "outside" of the jonze circle of trust.
Feb-12-2008 23:12
jupiterone
housin' guide
Registered: Dec 2004
Location: los angeles
Re: Re: Re: Résumé advice.
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Originally posted by RJT
I'll grab the papers for more details when I head home from campus between courses this afternoon, but basically it would be studying the history of Buddhism in India.
I would effectively be staying in a guest house at a monastery near Sravasti for 8 weeks helping a professor do work for a book.
that sounds pretty exciting dude, good luck!
Feb-12-2008 23:37
pkcRAISTLIN
arbiter's chief minion
Registered: Jul 2002
Location:
quote:
Originally posted by RJT
And PKC - the teaching jobs I'm applying for are not government jobs, and in general are not the kinds of positions that are filled solely by filling specific requirements. You're probably going to make loads of fun of me (which is fine) - but I'm applying for jobs teaching religious history (Western or Eastern) in the Catholic school system.
hey, teaching religious history is at least a fucking subject, unlike theology which is just a colossal wank
make sure you emphasise the role of catholicism in teen pregnancy and the holocaust
