Resumes and job seekers

CrazyKell · 03-11-2010, 03:58 PM

I know there are a few on here searching for work.

There's a local company I've been watching for a couple of years now as I'd really like to work for them.

My resume is up to date, but I've decided to do a complete overhaul instead.

I guess I'm out of touch with what is really out there since I've most done teaching resumes.

This time I'm going more with core competencies and skill headings.

Any thoughts?

Oh...job I'm going for is to be a Trainer at a Learning Management Systems software place.

wildchild · 03-11-2010, 04:53 PM

Last resume' training class I had recently, their first tip was too focus more on specific accomplishments within a scope of employment rather then just stating qualifications.

be specific about your impact on that particulaer business. try to use physicaal numbers if possible. raised production 20% etc.

not sure if this was what you were looking for but thought I'd throw it out there.

Good luck with the hunt

Rider · 03-11-2010, 05:06 PM

Education is key but your focus should be experience and proven performance. You also want to hit on added values you can bring to the table.

CrazyKell · 03-11-2010, 05:08 PM

Yes thanks!

I'm going to list key deliverables, physical numbers where I can, and value adds where I can!

fasternyou929 · 03-11-2010, 05:13 PM

Objectives are history on resumes, don't waste the space. Start with brief paragraph selling yourself, almost like a 2-3 line cover letter. Then list your skillset in a grid (3x3 or 3x4) relevant to their position so they know right up front what you bring to the table.

Then dive into experience. State acheivements, not responsibilities, as much as possible.

If you'd like to review mine as a guide, I'd be happy to e-mail it to you. I've gotten several compliments on it from resume writing classes and have had some good luck with it when submitting to job listings.

MILK · 03-11-2010, 05:16 PM

Please see my other post.

Do you do dishes at least?

Apoc · 03-11-2010, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MILK

Please see my other post.

Do you do dishes at least?

Yup, i'll cook in the nude for you when your son isnt home too.

Am I hired?

CrazyKell · 03-15-2010, 10:57 AM

Which "style" do you like best? Content doesn't matter since these aren't mine and I plan on changing the specifics. I'm just wondering which style is the most visually appealing.

Rider · 03-15-2010, 11:00 AM

I like the 3rd one the best but get rid of that stupid column on the left.

CrazyKell · 03-15-2010, 11:07 AM

Rider, would you get rid of the quotes in the column and make it a bit smaller....or get rid of the column all together?

03-11-2010, 03:58 PM	#1
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Resumes and job seekers I know there are a few on here searching for work. There's a local company I've been watching for a couple of years now as I'd really like to work for them. My resume is up to date, but I've decided to do a complete overhaul instead. I guess I'm out of touch with what is really out there since I've most done teaching resumes. This time I'm going more with core competencies and skill headings. Any thoughts? Oh...job I'm going for is to be a Trainer at a Learning Management Systems software place.

03-11-2010, 04:53 PM	#2
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	Last resume' training class I had recently, their first tip was too focus more on specific accomplishments within a scope of employment rather then just stating qualifications. be specific about your impact on that particulaer business. try to use physicaal numbers if possible. raised production 20% etc. not sure if this was what you were looking for but thought I'd throw it out there. Good luck with the hunt

03-11-2010, 05:06 PM	#3
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Education is key but your focus should be experience and proven performance. You also want to hit on added values you can bring to the table.

03-11-2010, 05:08 PM	#4
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Yes thanks! I'm going to list key deliverables, physical numbers where I can, and value adds where I can!

03-11-2010, 05:13 PM	#5
fasternyou929 SFL Expatriate #2 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Moto: CBR1000 Posts: 2,043	Objectives are history on resumes, don't waste the space. Start with brief paragraph selling yourself, almost like a 2-3 line cover letter. Then list your skillset in a grid (3x3 or 3x4) relevant to their position so they know right up front what you bring to the table. Then dive into experience. State acheivements, not responsibilities, as much as possible. If you'd like to review mine as a guide, I'd be happy to e-mail it to you. I've gotten several compliments on it from resume writing classes and have had some good luck with it when submitting to job listings.

03-11-2010, 05:16 PM	#6
MILK The cows want you dead. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,087	Please see my other post. Do you do dishes at least?

03-15-2010, 10:57 AM	#8
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Which "style" do you like best? Content doesn't matter since these aren't mine and I plan on changing the specifics. I'm just wondering which style is the most visually appealing.

03-15-2010, 11:00 AM	#9
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I like the 3rd one the best but get rid of that stupid column on the left.

03-15-2010, 11:07 AM	#10
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Rider, would you get rid of the quotes in the column and make it a bit smaller....or get rid of the column all together?