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I've noticed that a lot of people lately are, like me, having a rather tough time in finding employment. It is for this reason that I have developed this faux resume to help assist all of you who may be having troubles in creating that perfect snap-shot of what makes you better than every other candidate that's battling you for the same job.
This is the resume format that I have used and found to be the most effective. As I once worked as a Manufacturing Recruiter's assistant, I got a good feel for what makes for a powerful resume and feel this style gives the reviewer the quickest and most efficient take on what makes you someone to call in for that interview.
Some Key Notes:
1: Core Strengths section is more to provide quick remarks on those things you feel are strong points about you that do not precisely fit well under the Employment section. This part is often not useful. However, with employers now using "scanning software" for initial resume screening, this section has gained new importance as it gives you a great chance to put in "Buzz Words" that will catch the attention of the scanner so your resume actually has a chance of being reviewed by a human being.
2: Under Employment, be sure to provide a description of any past job in which the employer's name does not, in itself, give away what they do. Recruiters loathe playing guessing games to see if your work experience really meets their criteria. Giving them a chance to know that the company you worked for did indeed perform activities like they are looking for can make the difference between getting a phone call and having your resume chucked in the blackhole that is "File 13."
3: More in Employment, be sure to utilize bullet points. These help organize your experience and make it easier for the reviewer to take in what you got. It is advised that you do not use more than five bullet points per job unless additional ones are directly prudent to the job you are applying for. Remember, these people are getting hundreds of resumes each day and, thus, don't have time to read over every last thing you could possibly say about you. You've got to catch their attention and catch it quick!
I hope this helps some of you out in your job search. If you should have any questions, please leave a comment or PM me. I will do my best to steer you in the right direction based on my experiences, connections, and insight. :)
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http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2510608
I've noticed that a lot of people lately are, like me, having a rather tough time in finding employment. It is for this reason that I have developed this faux resume to help assist all of you who may be having troubles in creating that perfect snap-shot of what makes you better than every other candidate that's battling you for the same job.
This is the resume format that I have used and found to be the most effective. As I once worked as a Manufacturing Recruiter's assistant, I got a good feel for what makes for a powerful resume and feel this style gives the reviewer the quickest and most efficient take on what makes you someone to call in for that interview.
Some Key Notes:
1: Core Strengths section is more to provide quick remarks on those things you feel are strong points about you that do not precisely fit well under the Employment section. This part is often not useful. However, with employers now using "scanning software" for initial resume screening, this section has gained new importance as it gives you a great chance to put in "Buzz Words" that will catch the attention of the scanner so your resume actually has a chance of being reviewed by a human being.
2: Under Employment, be sure to provide a description of any past job in which the employer's name does not, in itself, give away what they do. Recruiters loathe playing guessing games to see if your work experience really meets their criteria. Giving them a chance to know that the company you worked for did indeed perform activities like they are looking for can make the difference between getting a phone call and having your resume chucked in the blackhole that is "File 13."
3: More in Employment, be sure to utilize bullet points. These help organize your experience and make it easier for the reviewer to take in what you got. It is advised that you do not use more than five bullet points per job unless additional ones are directly prudent to the job you are applying for. Remember, these people are getting hundreds of resumes each day and, thus, don't have time to read over every last thing you could possibly say about you. You've got to catch their attention and catch it quick!
I hope this helps some of you out in your job search. If you should have any questions, please leave a comment or PM me. I will do my best to steer you in the right direction based on my experiences, connections, and insight. :)
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Hehe, despite the what's written in it, it actually looks very legitimate! And your Bachelor Degree reminds me of something my aunt says. When someone's caught lying or exaggerating she asks if they got a degree from MSU, and Making Stuff Up is the clean abbreviation for it.
The school you got your Lit Degree from also sounds so very, very cool. Not sure why, but I just suspect that it's a very good good place for education. B-)
Ehehe, I'm glad to have a guide for a resume! Not sure how soon I'll be able to put it to use, but it'll be fun! :3
The school you got your Lit Degree from also sounds so very, very cool. Not sure why, but I just suspect that it's a very good good place for education. B-)
Ehehe, I'm glad to have a guide for a resume! Not sure how soon I'll be able to put it to use, but it'll be fun! :3
I'm glad you enjoyed the fun references cleverly hidden within this resume. I actually put it together while editing my real one for the who knows how many-nth time. Seeing as I've read a lot of journals lately that said things about, "Can't find work!" I figured I'd be more pro-active in offering my assistance. :)
<LoL!> My BS is a take on what my friends tell me I am in person. The fact I have a Masters just makes it a Master of Bologna. Saying that line in some cases has surprisingly proven to be a most wonderful ice-breaker, too. ;)
I'm glad you will be able to use my resume as a template. If ever in the future you should have any questions, do not ever hesitate to ask. It's what I'm here for. :)
<LoL!> My BS is a take on what my friends tell me I am in person. The fact I have a Masters just makes it a Master of Bologna. Saying that line in some cases has surprisingly proven to be a most wonderful ice-breaker, too. ;)
I'm glad you will be able to use my resume as a template. If ever in the future you should have any questions, do not ever hesitate to ask. It's what I'm here for. :)
Heehee, any time I'm in need of a minstrel, I'll give you a call!
I've always hated having to put together a resume (or a CV, as we call it over here) - in real life I'm never comfortable with claiming to be really good at something (I'm sort of the opposite of Zee-Zee in that respect ^.^) so I always feel awkward about listing my strengths and experience. I'm just glad I've got a steady job at the moment, so I don't need to job-hunt right now!
Another word of advice to add to the list - make sure the spelling and grammar are right! I've been in the position of going through a pile of CVs a couple of times in the past, and it always puts me off an applicant if they can't use an apostrophe and haven't thought to run a spell-check. A lot of bosses out there are extremely pedantic and picky!
I've always hated having to put together a resume (or a CV, as we call it over here) - in real life I'm never comfortable with claiming to be really good at something (I'm sort of the opposite of Zee-Zee in that respect ^.^) so I always feel awkward about listing my strengths and experience. I'm just glad I've got a steady job at the moment, so I don't need to job-hunt right now!
Another word of advice to add to the list - make sure the spelling and grammar are right! I've been in the position of going through a pile of CVs a couple of times in the past, and it always puts me off an applicant if they can't use an apostrophe and haven't thought to run a spell-check. A lot of bosses out there are extremely pedantic and picky!
*Nods* I agree entirely with that advice. When I worked as a Recruiter's Assistant, (Project Coordinator) I came across a number of terribly formatted resumes that were just littered with typos. When you see that sort of thing, you get the feeling like they didn't try and, therefore, would likely put the same amount of effort into working for you.
Cover Letters. *cringe* I loathe cover letters. I've written many and each one takes me an eternity to do. Though, as of late, I have so many templates that I now just Copy / Paste / Modify my submissions anymore.
I truly relate on writing about one-self, too. I hate doing it, because it makes me feel egocentric to blab on about what makes me super-ultra-mega cool. You may agree in that it is more fun to show people what you got and let them form those kind of opinions rather than ranting on about them. *sigh* Tis the dregs of job hunting.
Cover Letters. *cringe* I loathe cover letters. I've written many and each one takes me an eternity to do. Though, as of late, I have so many templates that I now just Copy / Paste / Modify my submissions anymore.
I truly relate on writing about one-self, too. I hate doing it, because it makes me feel egocentric to blab on about what makes me super-ultra-mega cool. You may agree in that it is more fun to show people what you got and let them form those kind of opinions rather than ranting on about them. *sigh* Tis the dregs of job hunting.
These are quite the hard times for job seekers. Especially if you are new to the search.
Some additional advice I would like to share is how each state in the US should have a department for Vocational Rehabilitation. If finding a job is hard, and you are eligible for services, I would highly advise getting in touch with the Social Security Administration, or Department of Social Services, and ask them about getting you in touch with a counselor. These counselors can set you up with job assistance and offer great opportunities you may not know are available to you. The key point, though, is to be persistant and stand up for yourself if you do get in touch with someone of this nature. People who work in this field are often super swamped with cases and tend to be slow unless you show them you are genuinely interested in the help.
Some additional advice I would like to share is how each state in the US should have a department for Vocational Rehabilitation. If finding a job is hard, and you are eligible for services, I would highly advise getting in touch with the Social Security Administration, or Department of Social Services, and ask them about getting you in touch with a counselor. These counselors can set you up with job assistance and offer great opportunities you may not know are available to you. The key point, though, is to be persistant and stand up for yourself if you do get in touch with someone of this nature. People who work in this field are often super swamped with cases and tend to be slow unless you show them you are genuinely interested in the help.
Ehehe, actually I think I might have to use this and the cover letter in a bit! There's a gaming company nearby that's hiring for the summer, and I need to make one of these for it. X3 I don't think I'll be a likely candidate, but it'll be good to at least get some practice with resumes, cover letters, and all else. (:
Hehe, there isn't much I can really apply for since they need programmers, but I can still apply to be a game tester and a few other minor positions... it's the same company that works with World of WarCraft and some other popular mmo's. :3 My dad used to work right by them and said it was a lot of fun. :3 I'll let you know if I have any questions!
Super! You wouldn't be referring to Blizzard Entertainment by chance, would you? That would be too "cool" of a job if you got yourself in there. Even if it isn't, being a company affiliated with them, or MMOs in general, would be a great addition to your post-collegiate resume. Oopa!
Too cool! I will most certainly be pulling for you to get a spot within their ranks.
To have their name written within your professional resume would certainly offer up a lot of cred. It's definately one of the better known companies out there. Heck, I can recall back when my friend and I played the very original Warcraft and thought, "Wow, this stuff is pretty cool." :) Good times!
To have their name written within your professional resume would certainly offer up a lot of cred. It's definately one of the better known companies out there. Heck, I can recall back when my friend and I played the very original Warcraft and thought, "Wow, this stuff is pretty cool." :) Good times!
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