ResumE Help Sites?
03-Feb-2005, 01:53 AM
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ResumE Help Sites?
Does anyone know of any sites that will help you with resume's? like something where they have a template sorta thing and all you are required to do is to "fill in the blanks" with specific information (ie. education, interests, references, etc...) and their "program" will create some kick *** resume in a professional format?
03-Feb-2005, 08:23 AM
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Re: ResumE Help Sites?
Originally posted by SiR_YO
Does anyone know of any sites that will help you with resume's? like something where they have a template sorta thing and all you are required to do is to "fill in the blanks" with specific information (ie. education, interests, references, etc...) and their "program" will create some kick *** resume in a professional format?
Does anyone know of any sites that will help you with resume's? like something where they have a template sorta thing and all you are required to do is to "fill in the blanks" with specific information (ie. education, interests, references, etc...) and their "program" will create some kick *** resume in a professional format?
I have a book on resume writting that you can borrow Ed. I'm available tonight at home if you want to pick itup. the best thing about using a books template is it will not look the same when you print it up so it looks personal
03-Feb-2005, 09:30 AM
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Re: Re: ResumE Help Sites?
Originally posted by gatherer
I wouldn't recommend template resumes most employers see the fact it was a fill in the blanks and toss it. anyone can fill in the blanks and thats not what they are looking for
I have a book on resume writting that you can borrow Ed. I'm available tonight at home if you want to pick itup. the best thing about using a books template is it will not look the same when you print it up so it looks personal
I wouldn't recommend template resumes most employers see the fact it was a fill in the blanks and toss it. anyone can fill in the blanks and thats not what they are looking for
I have a book on resume writting that you can borrow Ed. I'm available tonight at home if you want to pick itup. the best thing about using a books template is it will not look the same when you print it up so it looks personal
03-Feb-2005, 09:56 AM
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What I have done before is search on the net for Reusme Examples and made my own based on things i liked form the examples i found.
Also, remember to wite a kickass cover letter bigging yourself up. Mention things like "past reviews have acclaimed me as ......." "I learned several important........" etc etc Name drop, give references, mention things you like about their company in that cover letter. Basically, what I said in the cover letter is everything i would like to say to an employer in an interview, but may not have the time or chance or guts to. The cover letter will tell them about yourself and if they like how you sound they'll read your resume and pass it on the important people.
Also, remember to wite a kickass cover letter bigging yourself up. Mention things like "past reviews have acclaimed me as ......." "I learned several important........" etc etc Name drop, give references, mention things you like about their company in that cover letter. Basically, what I said in the cover letter is everything i would like to say to an employer in an interview, but may not have the time or chance or guts to. The cover letter will tell them about yourself and if they like how you sound they'll read your resume and pass it on the important people.
03-Feb-2005, 05:26 PM
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thanks for the input guys... so even the Microsoft Word one that cynakil mentioned wouldn't good? cuz you're working off of a template??
Jason, I'm interested, but not sure how much time I would have actually reading through this book ... how thick is it?
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cover letters arn't mandatory are they? for most jobs at least? I've never written one.. I guess I'll do some searchin' for some examples.
Jason, I'm interested, but not sure how much time I would have actually reading through this book ... how thick is it?
... cover letters arn't mandatory are they? for most jobs at least? I've never written one.. I guess I'll do some searchin' for some examples.
03-Feb-2005, 05:38 PM
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lol, that's jokes.. I checked it out, and I mean it's pretty standard.. and I was thinkin' of changing around some things anyways...
how about the "rule" that I've heard to always keep your resume to only 1 page... ?
how about the "rule" that I've heard to always keep your resume to only 1 page... ?
03-Feb-2005, 06:07 PM
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my resume is 2 pages I always have a cover letter on top of that
my resume is something you won't see from anyone else unless they come from the school I came from. the resume is meant to be just a huge list of everything I know so as to easily facilite companies that take electronic resumes and dump them all into a folder then search for stuff they want.
My cover letter is also somewhat unique customized for every application using a basic template I have. I have to disagree with Name dropping in the cover letter, who you know is meaningless in the tech industry (where my primary job searching is based on)
Basically what I do in the cover letter is a short paragraph saying I'm applying for such and such a job here are some of my qualities that meet the needs of your job ad. I then have a table which has the qualities they listed in the job ad. Not technical skills but **** like "must be able to work fexiable hours" and stuff like that. in the next column I list how I can meet those needs of the employer. After this table I have a paragraph explaining some of my other skills and I follow up with another short paragraph that tells them that I'll be looking forward to hearing from them by such and such a date in regards to an interview. Yes thats right I throw a time line on it. Then if that time passes I contact them, it's harder to say no when they are on the phone with you.
for example I got the job at bell this way. I sent in my resume. I then Had to contact the person I sent it into to get the interview. I got interviewed, then I had to turn around and call in again to get the job offer. notice they didn't have to do much? some of my class mates also got interviews but never followed up... it was easier for my boss at the time to accept me because I showed I had the drive.
Anyways till looking for that resume book
my resume is something you won't see from anyone else unless they come from the school I came from. the resume is meant to be just a huge list of everything I know so as to easily facilite companies that take electronic resumes and dump them all into a folder then search for stuff they want.
My cover letter is also somewhat unique customized for every application using a basic template I have. I have to disagree with Name dropping in the cover letter, who you know is meaningless in the tech industry (where my primary job searching is based on)
Basically what I do in the cover letter is a short paragraph saying I'm applying for such and such a job here are some of my qualities that meet the needs of your job ad. I then have a table which has the qualities they listed in the job ad. Not technical skills but **** like "must be able to work fexiable hours" and stuff like that. in the next column I list how I can meet those needs of the employer. After this table I have a paragraph explaining some of my other skills and I follow up with another short paragraph that tells them that I'll be looking forward to hearing from them by such and such a date in regards to an interview. Yes thats right I throw a time line on it. Then if that time passes I contact them, it's harder to say no when they are on the phone with you.
for example I got the job at bell this way. I sent in my resume. I then Had to contact the person I sent it into to get the interview. I got interviewed, then I had to turn around and call in again to get the job offer. notice they didn't have to do much? some of my class mates also got interviews but never followed up... it was easier for my boss at the time to accept me because I showed I had the drive.
Anyways till looking for that resume book
03-Feb-2005, 06:40 PM
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Cover letters are a must. Think of it as your chance to display your written communication skills, which most company's look for. I always customize my cover letter to the job and company that I am applying for.
If you follow up it shows them you are more interested too.
If you follow up it shows them you are more interested too.
04-Feb-2005, 09:13 AM
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what does CV stand for???
no it's a resume and cover letter
the resume works well for online stuff because it's packed with info. like if they wanted someone who knew DMS MTX 100 nortel switches well thats listed on my resume. it ain't pretty when printed but it's the best way to tell the extent of your knowledge. that section, with the lists (I break it down in categories, Programming, Communications, Networking Digital, linear, OS/Applications.) Also if you have more areas they that (I do) you can customize which 6 sections would be best for the Job Ad.
Anyways I can't include my cover letter in it's current form it's my best weapon to use for a job hunt and I'd like to keep that more to myself (I did post how to create it but thats all you get
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Jason's list resume
no it's a resume and cover letter
the resume works well for online stuff because it's packed with info. like if they wanted someone who knew DMS MTX 100 nortel switches well thats listed on my resume. it ain't pretty when printed but it's the best way to tell the extent of your knowledge. that section, with the lists (I break it down in categories, Programming, Communications, Networking Digital, linear, OS/Applications.) Also if you have more areas they that (I do) you can customize which 6 sections would be best for the Job Ad.
Anyways I can't include my cover letter in it's current form it's my best weapon to use for a job hunt and I'd like to keep that more to myself (I did post how to create it but thats all you get
)Jason's list resume
04-Feb-2005, 09:41 AM
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Basically, in a cover letter, you want to be talking TO the person reading it...customize it for that specific job posting.
Your ersume will be generic and doesn't really have to change from job to job, just keep it up to date an relevant.
Your ersume will be generic and doesn't really have to change from job to job, just keep it up to date an relevant.
