Author Topic: Critique my resume (Read 867 times)

Chairboy · « **Reply #15 on:** January 18, 2005, 07:07:12 PM »

If you email it, make the actual email itself your cover letter and attach the resume. What program did you use to make it? A suggestion, attach it as a .TXT that has been cleaned up (eg, no wacky characters like what you posted here) as well as a PDF or DOC. If you send it as a DOC only, you're assuming that they have Office on their machine and that they enjoy opening word docs.

At my company, we run submitted word docs through a converter that strips out the bare text. What we get isn't pretty, but it's macro free and doesn't take up two megs.

weaselsan · « **Reply #16 on:** January 18, 2005, 07:09:18 PM »

he he....So your from KY...wanna hear some good Briar jokes.
I graduated from The University of Kentucky....Then I went to Ohio and started the Fifth Grade....

jEEZY · « **Reply #17 on:** January 18, 2005, 07:11:19 PM »

Axe the objective part

Switch education and experiance--education should be first

oh and you are majoring in bio, you haven't majored in anything yet (unless you have graduated) include relevant gpas and be more specific with course names.

weaselsan · « **Reply #18 on:** January 18, 2005, 07:15:31 PM »

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Originally posted by jEEZY
Axe the objective part

Switch education and experiance--education should be first

oh and you are majoring in bio, you haven't majored in anything yet (unless you have graduated) include relevant gpas and be more specific with course names.

And make sure you don't mispell experience:lol

Lizking · « **Reply #19 on:** January 18, 2005, 07:22:17 PM »

Email, always use body of email for coverletter, and attach resume as file. Be sure and put the position in the subject line, "Bivalve Nursery/Field Technician position"

I prefer .pdf, but word is universal, though the formatting can be screwed by some Word setups. .pdf is best. One page resume for sure, even with 20 years of work experience, I still make it fit.

And run it through spell check a couple of times.

SunTracker · « **Reply #20 on:** January 18, 2005, 07:55:39 PM »

Going to definately have to go with .doc file. Txt files keep messing up and look bad. Can I email someone my resume as a .doc file? I kept it to one page.

Lizking · « **Reply #21 on:** January 18, 2005, 07:56:52 PM »

I can convert it to pdf, if you like.

Nash · « **Reply #22 on:** January 18, 2005, 08:06:04 PM »

Never put things like 'objectives' or 'interests' on a resume, ever. Keep it to your name, contact info, then education, then work experience, and that's it.

For the experience section, I use this format:

2001-2003
Cow Milker
Responsibilities included: Milking cows, miliking more cows....

(Just a sentence or two on the responsibilities.)

The place where you can be less formal is in the cover letter (which you must always always include). There you can talk about your interests or whatever, but basically it's there to do two things - to tell them why you want the job and why you think you deserve it. If you can do it in just a brief paragraph or two, all the better.

SunTracker · « **Reply #23 on:** January 18, 2005, 08:09:00 PM »

My resume is going to be pretty short if I clip that stuff out. All the templates have those sections automatically built into them.

Nash · « **Reply #24 on:** January 18, 2005, 08:11:52 PM »

Then your resume is short. But better than if you try and stick all that filler in there.

I always kinda chuckle when I see those "hobbies include" types of resumes. I'm sure I'm far from alone in that.

AWMac · « **Reply #25 on:** January 18, 2005, 08:15:13 PM »

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Originally posted by SunTracker
DAVID B****
OBJECTIVE
   Enthusiastic, devoted individual seeking an above entry-level position in the microaquabiology culture research industry. Willing to relocate and travel. Seeks position that will fully utilize my established skills while developing others. A true Team Player. Consistiently sharing knowledge with peers and willing to learn from others.

EXPERIENCE
   2001¡V2005   United Parcel Service Louisville, KY

*Enhanced FAA security access which distinguished myself above my many coworkers..
1-Established an Air Packaging Policy which declined errors within the workforce by 98%.
2-Implemented diverse procedures that achieved improvements within the FAA security.
-3Achieved a 99.9% successful rate in regards to other FAA challenged Air Packaging elements.

*see? you showed up at work*
*Yes the FAA airpark security access comes with the job.*
~just gotta word it right.~ eliminate the numbers. 1, 2 & 3

State why YOU were Employee of the Month 3 times. What set you above the others? ~see above~

Air Package Handler
ƒÞ   Employee of the month on three occasions.
ƒÞ   FAA airpark security clearance.

1995-2004 Was this a Home Hobby or a Multiple Business ordeal?

„X   Multiple fresh and saltwater aquariums ranging from 38 to 55 gallons.


EDUCATION

- Intensive studies within a wide scope of Aqua Marine Biology.

NAUI certified Open Water Diver Hours? -------
NAUI certified Advanced Open Water Diver Hours?--------

DID YOU GRADUTE??? If so just state so.
NO MINOR?

Major: "Marine Biology, Minor: Oceanography"

~Continual aggressive studies at

2002-Present    University of Louisville

INTERESTS
   Scuba diving, Aquatic Micro Biology.

NEVAR EVAR Mention Nash's name from AH BBS.... Otherwise you are SCR3W3D!

Lizking · « **Reply #26 on:** January 18, 2005, 08:16:50 PM »

Well, Nash, I don't know how many people you have hired, or how many thousands of resumes you have gone through, but I have hired a bunch, and in lieu of experience, I like to see that.

Nash · « **Reply #27 on:** January 18, 2005, 08:21:21 PM »

Good for you.

SunTracker · « **Reply #28 on:** January 18, 2005, 08:26:55 PM »

Thanks for the help guys. I think my resume is in pretty good shape. Need to write a cover letter now.

This seems like it would be a really neat job, especially the location and the type of work it is.

AWMac · « **Reply #29 on:** January 18, 2005, 09:04:18 PM »

Your Header

Mr. Sponge Bob Inc
Yellow Under the Sea
Davy Jones Locker, Sea
00000-0000 18 January 2005

Dear Mr. Bob,

I am willing to offer you 5 years of immaculate studies within Micro Aquatic and Oceanographic studies. I have followed the aggressive approach that you and your institute has presued.

I believe I could be a major asset towards your goals. I find it very interesting that you are seeking the same goals as I do at this time.

Enclosed is a resume that generally outlines my talents. Feel free at your convienience to either contact me via email or telephone.

References are availible upon request.

Regards,

Personally sign this.