Resumes
#1
Posted 17 February 2006 - 11:17 AM
Thanks!
Deb
#2
Posted 17 February 2006 - 11:24 AM
A personal summary up front in the third person, pointed education and job summaries and try to keep it to three pages maximum. It should peak the interests, not give the whole interview.
If you need some more specific tips, feel free to PM me.
#3
Posted 17 February 2006 - 11:37 AM
I will also add to make sure you include lots of key words related to your industry since a lot of companies use a resume search tool to pick out the resumes with the best match.
#4
Posted 17 February 2006 - 11:51 AM
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#5
Posted 17 February 2006 - 01:05 PM
Rather than just identifying your skillset, you need to highlight your accomplishments. Example: You saved them money by implementing a new system, or you increased sales by exploring a new market or developing some kind of demo tool.
They want to see a proven track record rather than the same list of skillsets everyone else seems to have.
AVOID old buzz words!
Choose your descriptive words careful and be prepared to back them up. Example: If you're going to say you're "efficient" in something, be prepared to provide and example at your interview or don't use the word.
(I get the interviews, but always seem to end up second choice. So it's the interview process I need to work on. Currently working for a recruiting company so I'm seeing a lot of what not to do.)
Edited by Twinklez, 17 February 2006 - 01:05 PM.
#6
Posted 17 February 2006 - 01:40 PM
Wish me luck!
Dejah
#7
Posted 17 February 2006 - 04:36 PM
Dejah what do you do? Maybe someone here knows of something?Thanks everyone for the great advise so far.. unforunate as it seems I will be working on a resume as of very recently I was laid off from my current job. However, I'm very optomistic on finding something to replace it quickly as I'm definately a fighter when it comes to these sort of things.
Wish me luck!
Dejah
#8
Posted 17 February 2006 - 04:57 PM
Dejah what do you do? Maybe someone here knows of something?Thanks everyone for the great advise so far.. unforunate as it seems I will be working on a resume as of very recently I was laid off from my current job. However, I'm very optomistic on finding something to replace it quickly as I'm definately a fighter when it comes to these sort of things.
Wish me luck!
Dejah
Well my actual job title was Senior Business Analyst, however it's difficult and lengthy to explain what I did without actually posting my whole resume on here..
#9
Posted 17 February 2006 - 05:01 PM
Cox Communication has a Business Analyst position open out this way. Involves auditing and reporting on Call Center performance and improvement.Dejah what do you do? Maybe someone here knows of something?Thanks everyone for the great advise so far.. unforunate as it seems I will be working on a resume as of very recently I was laid off from my current job. However, I'm very optomistic on finding something to replace it quickly as I'm definately a fighter when it comes to these sort of things.
Wish me luck!
Dejah
Well my actual job title was Senior Business Analyst, however it's difficult and lengthy to explain what I did without actually posting my whole resume on here..
If you can get hooked up with a good recruiting agency, you'll have a better chance of getting something with more longevity. I've used a company called Matrix in Dallas, and they're sent me out to some pretty heavy hitters like Haggar, Perot Systems, PepsiCo, and a number of others. You might want to check out their website www.matrixresources.com, and post your resume there.
#10
Posted 17 February 2006 - 09:20 PM
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Posted 18 February 2006 - 10:45 PM
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#12
Posted 18 February 2006 - 10:52 PM
what area of Texas and what field?I'm also curious in the proper etiquette for writing effective resumes, 'cos as of 3 hours ago, I'm officially unemployed (Yay! Now I can get moved out of Phoenix!) It's been, ummm, around 20 years since my last resume, and it's a tad out of date. I have time, so I'll browse the two books Greg recommended (thanks for the pointer), and brush up on an ancient Word 3.0 doc I've been archiving forever...
Leaving friends, family, home, *roots*, and all the good folks I've enjoyed working with for the last decade is worse than hard. Change is good, though, and in a few weeks, it'll be a new adventure in life. Watch out Texas, ya got a desert rat inbound! Right now, I feel like I've jumped out of an airplane with my eyes closed, never bothering to check and see if I had my 'chute on. Wahoo!
I'm in no particular hurry to get employed. I'll take a BIG hit on eventual pay by taking a 5 or 6 month sabbatical, but it's time again.
#13
Posted 20 February 2006 - 11:22 AM
Fred
#14
Posted 20 February 2006 - 10:47 PM
Depending on what level job you have or are looking for I would hire a pro!! I did and I was amazed at the end result. I was a little behind the current resume trends and it was a very eye opening experience for me. Cost almost $300 but I got the job and a fantastic document. Small investment in my eyes.
Fred
Wow, a bit out of my price range on hiring a pro for $300, but I did have a few friends review my Resume and they review alot of Resume's quite often, we made a few tweaks to brighten mine up and hopefully it will work out.. Glad to hear the pro helped you get the job you wanted..
Edited by Dejah, 20 February 2006 - 10:52 PM.
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