Resumés

[B-17]

I'm just filling out my first one, I've been self-employed for a while, came here looking for tips/advice from those with experience. Any idas?

[wil3ur]

Don't use Hello-Kitty paper to print it on.

[B-17]

Don't use Hello-Kitty paper to print it on.

Damn... Transfomers ok?

[helbent]

PM sent.  I can help.

[wil3ur]

Damn... Transfomers ok?

I only say it because I had someone hand me their resume on Hello Kitty paper in an interview.  As much as I have a good sense of humor...  I prefer a nice heavy cardstock.

[B-17]

I only say it because I had someone hand me their resume on Hello Kitty paper in an interview.  As much as I have a good sense of humor...  I prefer a nice heavy cardstock.

 

Carstock, as opposed to letter paper? Regular 9.5/11"?

[wil3ur]

regular 8.5x11 paper is very flimsy...  doesn't speak well of your character.  It's a mental thing.

[Raptor]

What field are you applying for? Different industries like different things (business vs medical vs media, etc.)

[B-17]

What field are you applying for? Different industries like different things (business vs medical vs media, etc.)

I'm only 15, so I'm not even really sure. For now anyways, I'd like to get into a music school, teach there... almost 20 years of musical experience between all of what I do combined. Later, probably a pilot or a truck driver.

[PFactorDave]

regular 8.5x11 paper is very flimsy...  doesn't speak well of your character.  It's a mental thing.

I wouldn't go so far as using card stock, but definitely use good heavy paper.

[SoonerMP]

Fedex or Kinkos stores sell actual resume paper. And yes, the type of paper you print on does make a big difference.

[B4Buster]

Many employers ask that you email resumes, as opposed to snail mailing them. PM me if you'd like a simple resume format, B-17. I think it's great you're filling one out, as opposed to simply submitting an application for employment.

[Raptor]

Well then again what is your resume for? College type program? Job?

TBH for a 15 year old, most likely wherever you apply is going to have a standard job application they prefer you fill out. Considering you have no work experience, you only have academic and extracurricular activities you can list (honors, clubs, sports teams).

If you want to create your resume anyway, resume paper may not be necessary for what you are looking for. It will leave a good impression, but not many people expect a 15 year old to go to that length. I personally use watermarked resume paper, no more than one page resume and 3/4 page cover letter.

[jeep00]

I'm only 15, so I'm not even really sure. For now anyways, I'd like to get into a music school, teach there... almost 20 years of musical experience between all of what I do combined. Later, probably a pilot or a truck driver.

You're 15, a resume is going to be rather brief. And I wouldn't go for a math field if you figure 20 years of experience. You may want to properly qualify that.
At least you have the ambition to do this, but your choices are all over the place, like you were young and undecided.....

Best iof luck though.

Bob

[B-17]

You're 15, a resume is going to be rather brief. And I wouldn't go for a math field if you figure 20 years of experience. You may want to properly qualify that.
At least you have the ambition to do this, but your choices are all over the place, like you were young and undecided.....

Best iof luck though.

Bob

HAHAHAHAHA

Yeah, not math for me. I can add mulitply divide and subtract. That's about it

between my 7 instruments, there are roughly 20 years of experience +- 1/2