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putting my resume together! (need help) (pg. 2)
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| Ted Promo |
| quote: | Originally posted by jonze234
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Stop going away for a year and then coming back for a week :( |
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| jonze234 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Beat Blog
Also, it's a good idea to attach you photo to your resume; it helps them cement the name to the face. Make sure it's a nice photo though, not one of you drunk at a club or something. :rolleyes: |
not sure if you are being serious or joking about this but there are countries where having your picture on your resume is appropriate. in america that kind of information leaves a company open to a liability nightmare if the candidate doesn't get hired. |
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| jonze234 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Ted Promo
Stop going away for a year and then coming back for a week :( |
i've been back for longer than a week. it's been like a month :p |
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| Beat Blog |
| quote: | Originally posted by jonze234
in america that kind of information leaves a company open to a liability nightmare if the candidate doesn't get hired. |
What?!
Why is that? |
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| jonze234 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Beat Blog
What?!
Why is that? |
discrimination lawsuits. most companies have electronic submission for resumes. so lets say someone submits their resume with their picture on it and doesn't get an interview. that person could potentially file a lawsuit against the company claiming that they were discriminated against for (insert whatever reason they want, race, sex, age, not attractive, etc). |
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| Lebezniatnikov |
In the US, your resume should only be one page max unless you have 5+ years professional work experience in the field you're applying for. In Europe, two pages is more commonly accepted.
Basically, make sure your address is current, you only have specific information for your most recent educational pursuit (i.e. if you are a college grad, no need to mention high school at all). Only list your GPA if it is above a 3.5 - otherwise it could only be seen as neutral at best. Put particular emphasis on leadership roles you have taken - whether in extracurricular groups or clubs, community service, sports, or in jobs. Bullet point your most important duties for relevant work experience, starting with past tense verbs.
i.e.
AMC Cinemas, Washington DC 2005-2007
Assistant Manager
- Provided customer service.
- Oversaw all sales representatives.
etc.
Good luck! |
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| Beat Blog |
| quote: | Originally posted by jonze234
discrimination lawsuits. most companies have electronic submission for resumes. so lets say someone submits their resume with their picture on it and doesn't get an interview. that person could potentially file a lawsuit against the company claiming that they were discriminated against for (insert whatever reason they want, race, sex, age, not attractive, etc). |
That's just ing ridiculous.
America is a ed up place. |
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| nchs09 |
| go to the careers part of your school. |
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| Lilith |
| quote: | Originally posted by jonze234
make sure that your contact information is correct and up to date. good luck and remember that most recruiters spend only 20 seconds looking at your resume. |
I personally pick over it with a fine tooth comb and do a lot of background checks on what's on them when it comes to hiring new staff, but it really depends on the position you're going for and the company. In my opinion for whatever that's worth, tailor your resume for the position, keep it simple, legible and if you're going to use some colour on it, make sure it looks good and not an eyesore. Format it into a pdf and make sure it'll print alright as a hardcopy. |
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| jeeper_095 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Beat Blog
Simple and clear.
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just like that. All other info such as hobbies and other sections in your resume help the employer build a character image of yourself. So if a potential employee handglides or does/doesn't piss in his pants at a horror flick that tells me that this employee has guts, he can literally take a bull by its horns and do whatever the he wants;
we WANT PEOPLE like that, those are the ones that make a difference in how things run.
your cover letter is very important also. even if some employers see this as story tellin' and such, I read all of the cover letters I get.
Why?
because I want to see if this prospective employee really wants to work here because he/she can make a difference and has the guts to work harder. I DON'T WANT to have robots working for me because that'd be like running in circles, going nowhere (in terms of company advancement in its market)
| quote: | Originally posted by Spacey Orange
put yourself in your potential employer's shoes
you will have to tailor each resume for each potential employer and position.
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what this man said.
| quote: | Originally posted by jonze234
Objective: usually something like "to obtain a full-time position as a (insert position that you want) applying my education and work experience"
Education: start with the most recent and work backwards. list any recognition or awards that you've received. if you omit your GPA companies will most likely assume the worst
Experience: start with the most recent experiences and work backwards. use bullet points for each job duty along with a description of that responsibility
Computer Skills: list only relevant skills, most companies assume that you know how to use microsoft office so there's no point in putting that down
Activities: clubs or professional organizations that you belong to. list your position along with the date that you joined.
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The basic structure of any resume I want to see.
Although I have to make correction to what jonze234 said above.
Objective: tell them what you're looking for. if you want to work for them, say that you want a job in this specific market doing such and such, ALL IN ONE SENTENCE, no more. Be specific, you only get 20 seconds to get their attention, fill your resume with keywords from their ad because that's what they'd be most interested in.
Skills: You need to post all of your skills followed by the roles you had when you applied the skill in question. The most important skills I'm looking for as an employer: Communication, Leadership and Computer skills. Chances are most of employers do the same things.
Experience: this is what is all cuts down to, really. straight to the point, where you worked, how long, what did you do and if you had any achievements, they're good to list.
Education: I could care less, but some people really learn a lot in school and education helps 9/10 times. 1/10 is the time where you don't give a where a person when to school to is the position is for selling physical goods.
Activities: list all,
And remember, USE AS MANY KEYWORDS AS POSSIBLE. New recruitment systems are built to look for keywords in the applicants form and that's how applications get filtered. The same principle applies to humans, literally; unless they see something the want, they WON'T consider you for the position that they are looking to fill.
and just like I remember it when I heard it in college: MARKET YOURSELF! |
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| Spacey Orange |
| quote: | Bad Resumes
These items were actually on resumes. Objectives:
To acquire a creative development position within the entertainment industry that would utilize my vast (2 years) technical experience.
To find a gig.
My goal is to be a meteorologist. But since I have no training in meteorology, I suppose I should try stock brokerage.
I demand a salary commiserate with my extensive experience.
Reasons for Leaving the Last Job:
Terminated after saying, "It would be a blessing to be fired."
Responsibility makes me nervous.
Being in trouble with the law, I moved quite frequently.
In my last position, got nowhere as part of a 60-person herd.
I did not give the company my full effort and received no chance of advancement in return.
Note: Please don't misconstrue my 14 jobs as job-hopping. I have never quit a job.
My last employer insisted that all employees get to work by 8:45 every morning. I couldn't work under those conditions.
Was met with a string of broken promises and lies, as well as cockroaches.
I was working for my mom until she decided to move.
The company made me a scapegoat - just like my three previous employers.
Maturity leave.
Job Responsibilities:
Maintained files and reports, did data processing, cashed employees' paychecks.
Responsibilities included checking customers out.
Creator / Writer: ihatemylife.us, Los Angeles, CA
Overlooked all areas to ensure an overwhelming success.
Develop and recommend an annual operating expense fudget.
Dealing with customers' conflicts that arouse.
While I am open to the initial nature of an assignment, I am decidedly disposed that it be so oriented as to at least partially incorporate the experience enjoyed heretofore and that it be configured so as to ultimately lead to the application of more rarefied facets of financial management as the major sphere of responsibility.
Personal Interests:
Donating blood. 14 gallons so far!
I like the Simpsons.
Interests: Running, editing video, cooking, writing and wondering.
Go Chargers!
Qualifications:
I often use a laptap.
I am able to say the ABCs backwards in under five seconds.
I'm a lean, mean, marketing machine.
In response to your ad for Web Editor, here is a URL to a site I have worked on: www.seeyouinbed.com
I have a current passport.
Excellant at people oriented positi9ons and organizational problem solving.
Minor allergies to house cats and Mongolian sheep.
I am a great team player I am.
I have lurnt Word Perfect 6.0, computor and spreadsheat progroms.
Very experienced with out-house computers.
Spent several years in the United States Navel Reserve.
1881-1995: Spent my time teaching and going to school for computer science.
I flurrish in an environment where there is no inner-office tension and people respect one another.
I never take anything for granite.
I am creative, dependable, and housebroken.
I am a perfectionist and rarely if if ever forget details.
I am an onest and ambitious person, understanding the words as deadline, professional skills, communication with people, seriousity.
I have eight arms and eight legs with excellent interpersonal skills.
I have unsuccessfully raised a dog.
At the age of twelve, I began hustling newspapers like many other great Americans had done. The only difference was that they became great.
I can adapt to just about any environment from cubicles to fancy IKEA desks.
I'm a rabid typist.
Instrumental in ruining entire operation for a Midwest chain operation.
Wholly responsible for two (2) failed financial institutions.
It's best for employers that I not work with people.
Failed bar exam with relatively high grades.
I procrastinate, especially when the task is unpleasant.
Marital status: single. Unmarried. Unengaged. Uninvolved. No Commitments.
I am loyal to my employer at all costs. Please feel free to respond to my resume on my office voice mail.
I am a quick leaner, dependable and motivated.
I have become completely paranoid, trusting completely no one and absolutely nothing.
As indicted, I have over five years of analyzing investments.
Marital status: often. Children: various.
Education:
While I've never quite gotten a degree, I am quite close to several.
Completed 11 years of high school.
College: August 1880-May 1984.
Finished eighth in my high school graduating class of ten.
Suspected to graduate early next year.
No education or experience.
Special Requests:
Desired Salary: $1.00 Per Year
I'll need $30K to start, full medical, three weeks of vacation, stock options and ideally a European sedan.
Please call me after 5:30 because I am self-employed and my employer does not know I am looking for another job.
I want a boss of average height, not too tall, though not strangely small (though I guess I could get used to just about anything given time).
I need just enough money to have pizza every night.
If U hire me, U will not have any regrets.
I don't have a phone 4 the time being. Please email me instead.
I prefer informality like wearing sports shirts and sandals for footwear in the summer.
I prefer setting my own pace. When things get slack I like the right to walk out and get a haircut during working hours.
Skills and Accomplishments:
I am the leader of a 6,000 member clan on World of Warcraft.
I make an excellent sandwich.
Received a plague for Salesperson of the Year.
I was proud to win the Gregg Typting Award.
I have an excellent track record, although I am not a horse.
Proven ability to track down and correct erors.
Excellent memory; strong math aptitude; excellent memory.
I have never had a single blemish held against me and my IQ is off the charts.
I am quick at typing, about 25 word per minute, 35 with caffeinated coffee.
Outstanding worker; flexible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Additional Information:
Let's meet, so you can ooh and aah over my experience.
You will want me to be Head Honcho in no time.
At the emphatic urging of colleagues, I have consented to apply for your position.
Have had littel luck in finding a new and challenging position.
I am anxious to spread my wings in new directions and soar to new heights.
I am writing to you, as I have written to all Fortune 1000 companies every year for the past three years, to solicit employment.
Shot at the local gun club.
I've left a path of destruction behind me.
If you can't be a people person on a Navy ship, then you will probably get tossed overboard. |
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| jeeper_095 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Spacey Orange
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hooooolly mackinaw! now there's a novel..
lol |
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