Resume Help???

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RonSchmitt

RonSchmitt

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I know there is quite a diverse group on here, and as I got laid off this week, I'm hoping there is someone who can help me tweak my resume.

Not looking to add things that aren't true, just trying to hopefully show my experience and skills in a better light. My creativity with words SUCKS!
 
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Ron,

I have had much experience with receiving hundreds of resumes-- albeit for professionals related to education and management. Resumes are important but, given their generic nature, a good cover letter is often more effective. You don't want to repeat your resume, but in a page or two, highlight your skills and indicate how your background and expertise will meet the needs of the potential employer. You should customize the cover letter (and if possible the resume) to better reflect your skills and the job requirements. You are right...you need to be totally honest and not inflate your resume.

If you want to, send your resume and a draft cover letter to me via e-mail and I 'll try to give an objective, constructive review in a few days.
Best wishes,
Terry
( haggerty@unb.ca)
 
From a resume reader's standpoint:

Don't tell me what you know or describe a process you've done, tell me how that will benefit me and my organization.
That's what sells. Doesn't have to be "creative"; it has to be worth my time.

And, don't have any typos, spelling or grammatical errors 'cause I'm almost 100% likely to circular file those.

I know; that sounds harsh but it's pretty realistic. I know too many who submit resumes and never hear back -- good or bad.
There are a lot of qualified individuals looking for work.
You make yourself stand out by demonstrating your value to the company you want to hire you in the resume.

If you can do that, you'll probably sail through your interview. :biggrin:

Good luck,
Gary
 
And along with what Gary said, your resume should also reflect how well you value that company & the reader of your resume. It is in that light you make sure it is on good, clean paper and presents easy to read.

Good luck.
 
Here's a little trick that was taught by an outplacement firm. If you are sending a resume electronically it will likely be scanned by an automated program looking for key words. Look at the job description and at the bottom of your resume, put in as many key words that could apply. Overdo it. Change the font color of these words to white so they won't be seen by a human on the screen or when printed. They will still be read by the electronic scanner and will increase your chances of it getting looked at further.
 
BRobbins629 said:
Here's a little trick that was taught by an outplacement firm. If you are sending a resume electronically it will likely be scanned by an automated program looking for key words. Look at the job description and at the bottom of your resume, put in as many key words that could apply. Overdo it. Change the font color of these words to white so they won't be seen by a human on the screen or when printed. They will still be read by the electronic scanner and will increase your chances of it getting looked at further.
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bruce I have never thought of that. You are right.
 
Ron, sorry to hear that you lost your job. I am struggling same way. I used to train sale poeple ,but it's been so long ago that I now don't even get a respond back from the employers. It maybe for the same reason. Sorry, I couldn't be much more help, but best fo luck to you man.
 
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