Full Version: Making a slick resume
Anyone have any suggestions for websites that show you how to make a good one? I've got the whole content thing down, but in my (future) line of work, presentation is nearly as important as the content of the resume. So I was more looking for recommendations on appearance.
I personally think, that today, hardly anyone sends paper copy of their resume. I would think that many rules of the past, such as single page, etc etc do not apply.
Spray your resume with perfume!
Seriously though, I think that neatness is key.
Also, according to my wife who has a degree in HR management, a lot of companies now scan your resume and cover-letter into a computer and search it for key words. These are usually the descriptive words from the job description. The resumes with the most hits go to the top of the pile. Meaning that format isn't as key as it used to be. Although I guess it couldn't hurt to make it look really nice.
I wonder if there is a data bank of resumes for a particular industry...I'm sure there are library books on resume writing for each industry.
Seriously though, I think that neatness is key.
Also, according to my wife who has a degree in HR management, a lot of companies now scan your resume and cover-letter into a computer and search it for key words. These are usually the descriptive words from the job description. The resumes with the most hits go to the top of the pile. Meaning that format isn't as key as it used to be. Although I guess it couldn't hurt to make it look really nice.
I wonder if there is a data bank of resumes for a particular industry...I'm sure there are library books on resume writing for each industry.
Keep your resume format clean and legible.
There is no need for funky fonts. Use something simple with 8/10 pt font
Use as many action verbs and key words as possible. Better would be to incorporate important words from the job req. into your resume
If you are a new hire keep the length to one page or possibly 2 if really required.
There is no need for funky fonts. Use something simple with 8/10 pt font
Use as many action verbs and key words as possible. Better would be to incorporate important words from the job req. into your resume
If you are a new hire keep the length to one page or possibly 2 if really required.
If I was some old bastard in the hiring dept, hiring for a run of the mill job, I would prolly toss out a resume with 8pt font just because it would force me to put my reading glasses on.
Don't use your "nazikiller666@hotmail.com" email address.
search through the Microsoft office online thing that opens in word - loads of templates in there
QUOTE(Halflifehavock13 @ Oct 20 2009, 09:54 PM) 
Don't use your "nazikiller666@hotmail.com" email address.
True story, my best friend has always used his "abdullah fuzz" email address whether he's been applying to Harvard or getting a job. Best part is, his name isn't Abdullah.
Moe,
I have a resume that numerous people (and employers) have complemented me on and told me not to change a single thing on it. What would you like to know?
I may be able to send you a copy if you want
I have a resume that numerous people (and employers) have complemented me on and told me not to change a single thing on it. What would you like to know?
I may be able to send you a copy if you want
QUOTE(hexagone @ Oct 21 2009, 06:02 PM)
Moe,
I have a resume that numerous people (and employers) have complemented me on and told me not to change a single thing on it. What would you like to know?
I may be able to send you a copy if you want
I have a resume that numerous people (and employers) have complemented me on and told me not to change a single thing on it. What would you like to know?
I may be able to send you a copy if you want
Sounds good, I'll PM you.
QUOTE(hexagone @ Oct 21 2009, 10:02 AM)
Moe,
I have a resume that numerous people (and employers) have complemented me on and told me not to change a single thing on it. What would you like to know?
I may be able to send you a copy if you want
I have a resume that numerous people (and employers) have complemented me on and told me not to change a single thing on it. What would you like to know?
I may be able to send you a copy if you want
Is that the one where you cite your numerous insane moves of cameras and GTIs?
it has a mention, yes.
But motherfuckers love it.
But motherfuckers love it.
Psh. I'm sure he just wrote, "Highly experienced salesperson."
I am sure he has "hex wheels inc"
Moe,
Did my resume help at all?
One of the big things about a resume is that HR people see hundreds of resumes a week probably. Having a resume that catches someone eye is integral to the first 'ooo this guy might have something' factor.
While I don't have the craziest experience on mine, three interviewers directly told me something like 'yeah, i picked yours out of the stack right away just at first glance'. Once you have that going for your resume, you just need to make sure all content noted throughly. Employers don't care if you worked at mcdonalds and see that you know microsoft office. They want to know what differentiates you from 90% of everyone else, and what you can do differently. So even if you took trash out for a neighbor as your only experience- make sure it sounds like you saved the world- and are able to elaborate on that if interviewed. My little entrepreneurship snippet has brought up conversation- as strange as it may seem, but it definitely works.
Did my resume help at all?
One of the big things about a resume is that HR people see hundreds of resumes a week probably. Having a resume that catches someone eye is integral to the first 'ooo this guy might have something' factor.
While I don't have the craziest experience on mine, three interviewers directly told me something like 'yeah, i picked yours out of the stack right away just at first glance'. Once you have that going for your resume, you just need to make sure all content noted throughly. Employers don't care if you worked at mcdonalds and see that you know microsoft office. They want to know what differentiates you from 90% of everyone else, and what you can do differently. So even if you took trash out for a neighbor as your only experience- make sure it sounds like you saved the world- and are able to elaborate on that if interviewed. My little entrepreneurship snippet has brought up conversation- as strange as it may seem, but it definitely works.
Keep it simple, relevant, and, for the love of all that is good and holy, one page only.
I've met CEOs who have 1 page resumes. What did you do that was so important?
I've met CEOs who have 1 page resumes. What did you do that was so important?
QUOTE(hexagone @ Oct 23 2009, 04:02 AM)
Moe,
Did my resume help at all?
One of the big things about a resume is that HR people see hundreds of resumes a week probably. Having a resume that catches someone eye is integral to the first 'ooo this guy might have something' factor.
While I don't have the craziest experience on mine, three interviewers directly told me something like 'yeah, i picked yours out of the stack right away just at first glance'. Once you have that going for your resume, you just need to make sure all content noted throughly. Employers don't care if you worked at mcdonalds and see that you know microsoft office. They want to know what differentiates you from 90% of everyone else, and what you can do differently. So even if you took trash out for a neighbor as your only experience- make sure it sounds like you saved the world- and are able to elaborate on that if interviewed. My little entrepreneurship snippet has brought up conversation- as strange as it may seem, but it definitely works.
Did my resume help at all?
One of the big things about a resume is that HR people see hundreds of resumes a week probably. Having a resume that catches someone eye is integral to the first 'ooo this guy might have something' factor.
While I don't have the craziest experience on mine, three interviewers directly told me something like 'yeah, i picked yours out of the stack right away just at first glance'. Once you have that going for your resume, you just need to make sure all content noted throughly. Employers don't care if you worked at mcdonalds and see that you know microsoft office. They want to know what differentiates you from 90% of everyone else, and what you can do differently. So even if you took trash out for a neighbor as your only experience- make sure it sounds like you saved the world- and are able to elaborate on that if interviewed. My little entrepreneurship snippet has brought up conversation- as strange as it may seem, but it definitely works.
Yeah, thanks Hex. I already knew the content, size, stuff...I was mainly looking for some advice on aesthetics (fonts, layout, etc). So it helped to look at yours.
QUOTE(Aircooled @ Oct 23 2009, 10:39 PM)
Thanks Aircooled, that's exactly what I was looking for.
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