Re: The Rev may already be a winner!
- From: "The Rev [MCT]" <ireportbadpeople@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 10:37:08 -0400
Well I still like your style, just not the lines. Your resume is easy to follow.
Few suggestions. The font size is fine, is also a font that's easy to read. That is very important. Also while I like the bullets, but I still think there is too much white space there. (to the left) I might also recommend your summary of qualifications be listed under your experience. Hiring managers will look at what you can do after they see who you've worked for. With this however you can also leak some of what you can do in your objective.
"At the present time, I am looking for opportunities developing software, databases, websites; and graphics for reputable companies. I intend to leverage my salary to finance an education."
Try to sell yourself without asking for a job. I would consider a rewrite here, Don't say what your looking for in that manor. Let the HR guy know who you are and brag a little, but don't say your looking. Let them come to you.
References:
Do not list any references on a resume. You may put references available upon request, but don't list them here. When you create your references document make certain it flows the same way your resume does. so the HR guy will know your references match your resume by glance only.
Your name:
Don't make your name and contact information too big, yes it needs to stand out, but not that much. also I recommend (especially if your resume is more than one page) you put your Name in small print at the bottom of each page in the footer.
"Self-Employed (this sucks, need a better one)"
What did you do? Your title is your own. were you an application consultant? etc.
Keyword Summary:
Is this only for the web? This section of the resume should not exist, as it distracts from the general feel and flow of your resume. (which again does flow well)
Additional Experience:
Are these places you did work for? As a consultant or project basis? If so maybe you could consider a using a "Portfolio" instead of this section. (I know it's just a name, but this way you can state a few things about what it was you did, instead of just plugging names here)
That's enough for now, but all in all, just remember a resume is an extension of ones career as well as their personality. Look positive and you will be portrayed as positive in your resume.
Good luck and let me know if you need anything else...
-- rev
MCT/MCNGP #44
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"/* Microcephalic S. Bob [MCSBNGP+++ #7.13.86.42.1138.2600] */" <@> wrote in message news:OZVRi9LpFHA.1304@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Rev,
Past two years have been tough, mostly b.s. in my world, and I have to fight through the cynicism and get down to business.
I try to help as well, but I get frustrated when I see a world where it doesn't seem like much matters.
Anyway, that's ranting, and doesn't accomplish much, so here's work in progress... I haven't as yet incorporated a lot of your suggestions, but mostly I've been working to clean up the skills section. I want to get it down to one page, and do something more natural to separate the sections than lines.
http://www.roblindman.com/resume_html2.php - work in progress http://www.roblindman.com/resume_html.php - previous resume for comparison
Also, I know it's not necessarily a good idea to have a generic coverletter, but I find if I have as much of a thing ready to go as possible, it's easier to get it done, so please take a look at this:
http://www.roblindman.com/wizard_coverletter.php - default values are good enough to review the content
http://www.roblindman.com/wizard_envelope.php - requires MSIE6
http://www.roblindman.com/letter_rejection.php - thoughtfully provided by Frisbee(R), awaiting an interface
I'd have gotten on this sooner, but I've been trying different things that haven't been working when I probably should have been focusing on the fundamentals. Also, I do have responsibilities around the house which limit my time somewhat.
Anyway, thanks again for any insight you can offer, I'll continue on this throughout the weekend, objective being to have the best damn resume possible by monday.
Microcephalic S. Bob http://www.roblindman.com/
"The Rev [MCT]" <ireportbadpeople@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:OgdtVBLpFHA.1948@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<snicp>
...in spite of my obstinance and the fact that I am vehemetly opposed to doing things other people say...
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Yeah, well you're not that different than I am then. I am however glad I can help whenever possible. Aside from that if I can offer anything to your resume development I will.
Thanks for the kind words. I think you and I just have strong Type A personalities, honestly at one point I didn't even think I was helping. But I'm glad you are moving in a posative direction.
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rev
MCT/MCNGP #44
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"/* Microcephalic S. Bob [MCSBNGP+++ #7.13.86.42.1138.2600] */" <@> wrote in message news:OAemg4KpFHA.616@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxjust an update, in spite of my obstinance and the fact that I am vehemetly opposed to doing things other people say, I'm working on resume corrections to my resumé, html and word versions. I'll also add to this that The Rev is one of only a handful of people in the past year who have provided me with information on how I might succeed, instead of pointing out why I am going to fail.
objective of revision is conformity to the specifics included below. will appreciate your review / comment / extensive criticism when this is complete. open to all mcngp members who know anything about resumés.
My goal here is to conclusively complete my resumé so it will only require minor updates and improvements in the future, barring a sex change or brain transplant.
Original post follows:
"The Rev [MCT]" <ireportbadpeople@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:OzJ2IsrYFHA.584@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxHonestly... The first thing I'd do is remove the lines on the Resume. I know from personal experience sorting resumes I hate lines and boxes.The layout you chose is otherwise quite pleasant to read. It has a nice flow and is easy to follow.
Also I don't see any real reason for an objective and a profile. Here is a secret. Sell yourself in the objective. I know every other resume tip place tells you not to. But....Anyone in charge of hiring is not going to add you to the interview list if your objective sucks, because the only thing they typically read to deicide if you make it to the second stack is your objective. With that no need to it and a profile and the white space (using separate paragraphs) is a had idea. I know grammar school told you different...but an objective is a run-on sentence.
Here is an example of an objective: (This one happens to be one of mine)
I have several years experience in corporate training, in addition to IT Consultation and full-time Senior Network Administration, implementing and maintaining Microsoft Windows Networks. In the past I have supported Native and Mixed mode Windows Environments, multiple VPN clients, remote offices, operating system support for Windows 9x, Windows 2000, Windows XP and the Windows 2003 Server Family. Currently I am teaching Microsoft Official Curriculum Courses helping others to obtain Microsoft Certifications and pursue careers in the Information Technology Profession while continuing my consulting services. This experience combined with several industry standard certifications such as the CompTIA Security+ Certification, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Certification, and the Microsoft Certified Trainer Certification I feel I am a fully qualified for the technical training and consulting environments.
Past the objective layout and space matters. I try to make sure I extend my margins to as much of the page as possible. This reduces it to two pages from three (which I can tell you now..no one reads 2 page resumes). plus it makes it look full. You are more then welcome to email me if you want. I'll send you a version of my resume where the names have been changed to protect the innocent so you can see what format I've chosen. But the basics are easy. Don't have you name so big, it's a distraction. Justify long paragraphs and extend your margins. Don't use lines and or boxes to separate your information. Use bullet points and most hiring managers have ADD anyway, and are not likely to read past the objective. This way they can see bullets of what you did. Bold your job titles and nothing else in your experience. This goes back to the ADD thing. They skim the résumé and see the word analyst they will pay more attention to you if that's what their looking for.
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