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need resume advice (pg. 2)
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| butterfly |
| quote: | Originally posted by igottaknow
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Btw, you're too concerned with little details. My sister was getting input from her boss on which of the 10 candidates to hire. He liked the name Rita so she got the interview. Keep things in perspective you really don't know who your up against and what criteria they will use to make their final decision. Chances are paper clip vs double sided resume isn't going to be the determine factor, but you may want to put a subtle scent on your resume, nice smelling clothes do sell better. ;) |
you know, you really put things in perspective. i should probably focus on being ready answer questions about work I did 5 years ago so it sounds like I am still an expert at those things. |
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| igottaknow |
| quote: | Originally posted by butterfly
you know, you really put things in perspective. i should probably focus on being ready answer questions about work I did 5 years ago so it sounds like I am still an expert at those things. |
where do you see yourself in 5 years? :p
what are your strength and weakness? give examples of both and don't tell us your weakness is that you work too hard...
describe a situation where you had to lead people within a challenging setting
How do you influence others to take a course of action when you have no direct authority over them?
http://career-advice.monster.com/jo...ns/article.aspx |
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| gehzumteufel |
| quote: | Originally posted by butterfly
that would not be appropriate for this type of job. |
Unless you are going into upper management or some crazy specific industry, stick to:
| quote: | Originally posted by JD8180
i would highly recommend figuring out how to cut stuff out if possible or format it in such a way (smaller font, less spacing, smaller margins, etc) to fit it all into one page. it looks a lot cleaner that way. |
More than 1 page is almost universally frowned upon for lower ranks. I have done some hiring myself (hired 2 guys at the company I left at the end of last year) and long resumes are something I hated. |
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| MrJiveBoJingles |
| quote: | Originally posted by igottaknow
where do you see yourself in 5 years? |
I always hated that question. Never had an answer to it. Still don't, and doubt I ever will. |
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| butterfly |
| quote: | Originally posted by gehzumteufel
Unless you are going into upper management or some crazy specific industry, stick to:
More than 1 page is almost universally frowned upon for lower ranks. I have done some hiring myself (hired 2 guys at the company I left at the end of last year) and long resumes are something I hated. |
it has to be 2 pages. it is a standard for my line of work. i would look under qualified if i didn't have it. all of my peers have two pages and the position i am applying for is a promotion from my current job. |
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| zoogla |
yeah, pharma supply chain would involve trade association membership and trade credentials in addition to education and work experience. I understand the two pages but don't think they need it separated or anything, but if your instinct is saying clip, do it.
I would always make it 2-sided because it also says I use resources efficiently. |
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| igottaknow |
| quote: | Originally posted by MrJiveBoJingles
I always hated that question. Never had an answer to it. Still don't, and doubt I ever will. |
if you don't watch yourself your answer can easily backfire on you.
A1: In 5 yrs I plan to advance to a better position.
So you're not really interested in the position, just using it as a stepping stone for your career in which we will soon have to go through this whole hiring process to fill this position again. Thanks but no thanks.
A2: I plan to be in this same job.
You sound like a loser. Not my job kind of guy with no ambition, who punches the clock 9 to 5. Or you're just telling us what we want to hear so you get the job. |
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| Omega_Blue |
| quote: | Originally posted by NeoPhono
Don't use a staple. If you must use more than one page, make sure all the important things you want seen are on the first page. Good luck. |
this. again, keep it to 1 page if possible. if you're sacrificing too many details/info, widen the margins, change the font size (so long as it's still easily readable), shorten the character spacing slightly, etc.
if you do have 2 pages (i have turned in 2 page resumes before, albeit more like 1.25 pages lol, with little issue or complaint from the prospective employer) i wouldn't use anything to tack the two together. staples look very unprofessional. your resume shouldn't look like your 3rd grade multiplication homework packet.
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where do you see yourself in 5 years?
what are some of your strengths? weaknesses?
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damn near 99% of the interviews i've had, they've asked these three questions. come up with something clever beforehand and always have them ready to bust out. i have responses for these three questions that i use every time i get asked. |
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| Omega_Blue |
| quote: | Originally posted by MrJiveBoJingles
I always hated that question. Never had an answer to it. Still don't, and doubt I ever will. |
honesty. most of the time what i tell them (since i'm an advertising major and regularly apply for long-term welding jobs) is that I would ideally like to see myself in an advertising firm or sales or marketing position, but i'm seriously contemplating a career/degree change (implying that i'm willing to stay with the company if the price is right, so to speak).
usually i say (since i'm a grease monkey and i generally only interview at job shops), "i'm seriously contemplating switching my major to industrial engineering, as my extensive welding, fabrication, and overall job shop experience would provide invaluable knowledge that would give me an advantage over other engineers with no practical experience" or something like that, just not as wordy. of course, i'm not at all planning on becoming an engineer, but i make it sound like i am considering them as a possible career advancement opportunity if i stick with them for the long haul. this also gives me more value as an employee; i'm versatile and experienced on the floor, and furthermore a solid prospective candidate for an even wider range of positions in-house.
edit: so actually i guess i'm totally bullting them. sooooo... my suggestion is to bull them but make it sound good. |
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| gehzumteufel |
| quote: | Originally posted by Omega_Blue
edit: so actually i guess i'm totally bullting them. sooooo... my suggestion is to bull them but make it sound good. |
And believable! :p |
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| Omega_Blue |
| quote: | Originally posted by gehzumteufel
And believable! :p |
a big +1 to that, lol :p |
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| igottaknow |
I get the feeling interviewers are more interested in how do you respond to a tough question. Do you sound evasive, untruthful, panicky, or are just plain stumped? If you aren't good a responding to things on the fly you should practice responses so they come across as genuine and unrehearsed.
When you think of it, its very similar to going on a date. Be yourself, confident, don't show fear, be comfortable talking about yourself and presenting your accomplishments in a concise manner, while being able to listen and respond accurately to the interviewer's questions. |
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