thecatreturns ([info]thecatreturns) wrote in [info]thequestionclub,
@ 2009-01-08 19:57:00
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I'm going to be applying as a server (or less preferably, hostess)
I've been working at my current job for over four years, which means I started when I was 17. Clearly my former resume is not going to cut it, however, now I have no idea what a manager is looking for on one.
What I currently have on mine is:
Objective, Qualifications, Education, Employment history, References
1.Sound good?


2.What do managers want to see on a resume?
I've heard so many contradictory statements, some don't want objectives/qualifications(by that I mean written blurb of intrapersonal skills), while others say mangers don't read resumes without it.
Do they want a little paragraph about what you did at your various jobs in the employment history section?

3.Could you share with me your resume with me?(Please feel free to chop off your personal info!) Comment and i'll give you my email!

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[info]animeg3282
2009-01-09 02:19 am UTC (link)
a sucky part of mine:

6/2005-7/2005
Summer Research In England
Conducted experiments on nonverbal behavior with schoolchildren
Assisted with classroom management in English schools
Worked on a poster presentation with research team
Volunteer Feb 2007-Aug 2007
Worked in group settings with both womens’ anger management and children of divorce groups
Group Leader October 2007-May 2008
Working with children in play groups

Student Worker August 2008-December 2008
Perform psychosocial assessments
Run psychoeducational groups

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[info]thecatreturns
2009-01-09 02:31 am UTC (link)
Thank you!

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[info]truman_coyote
2009-01-09 02:21 am UTC (link)
Sounds good. Honestly.

The basics. Keep it short and to the point.

"others say mangers don't read resumes without it."

Baby Jesus thinks your resume is tl;dr

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[info]thecatreturns
2009-01-09 02:31 am UTC (link)
.... so... does baby jesus still love me then?

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[info]truman_coyote
2009-01-09 02:33 am UTC (link)
I suppose

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[info]klynette
2009-01-09 02:22 am UTC (link)
1. Sounds good.

3. If you want, sure. What e-mail?

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[info]thecatreturns
2009-01-09 02:26 am UTC (link)
Thanks!
flynight.42 /@/ gmail.com

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[info]thecatreturns
2009-01-09 02:34 am UTC (link)
Okay, I did it twice, I think that perhaps I shouldn't have a job and just concentrate on school.
My email is actually flybynight.42

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finding my own would take way too much effort.
[info]spasticme
2009-01-09 02:24 am UTC (link)
http://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/students/guide_book_2007/resume_guide_chronological.php
http://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/students/guide_book_2007/resume_guide_functional.php
http://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/students/guide_book_2007/resume_guide_combination.php
http://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/students/guide_book_2007/resume_guide.php

2. id figure it depends on the position/what youre applying for. if youre looking for something very specific, id probably have an objective. but if im just sending out resumes looking for anything, the objective would be generic and probably pointless. you'll have the objective taken care of in the cover letter anyway.
No a PARAGRAPH about your previous positions, but maybe a couple quick bullet points. not complete sentences.
Include RELEVANT information. dont go on about stuff that has nothing to do with what youre looking for.

i would leave the references off, unless you need filler. you can just say their available on request (and HAVE THEM AVAILABLE, just on a separate sheet) if you so desire, so that they dont take up precious resume space.

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Re: finding my own would take way too much effort.
[info]thecatreturns
2009-01-09 02:30 am UTC (link)
I tried googling some resume help sites but all I got was crap. Those are good links, thanks.

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[info]nerdymusician
2009-01-09 02:25 am UTC (link)
1. Yes.
2. I've always read and heard that your resume should simply state the facts - written blurbs etc should be in the cover letter.
3. Sure. Email address?

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[info]thecatreturns
2009-01-09 02:27 am UTC (link)
Thanks!
flynight.42 /@/ gmail.com

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[info]thecatreturns
2009-01-09 02:34 am UTC (link)
oh wow, epic fail on my part, its flybynight.42

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[info]nerdymusician
2009-01-09 02:37 am UTC (link)
Sent.

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[info]colin_l
2009-01-09 03:21 am UTC (link)
A resume should emphasize successes and accomplishments more than duties or responsibilities.

There's a big difference between (a):

Summer 2004, Camp Councellor, Camp Super Fun Time, Tildon VT
Lead 4 successive cabins of 14 kids through the summer.

and (b):

Summer 2004, Camp Councellor, Camp Super Fun Time, Tildon VT
Provided guidance and support to 4 successive cabins of 14 students, ages 12-15. One cabin group earned a red ribbon in camp chore completion, and I helped another cabin group that had trouble with cliques integrate more fully by the end of the session.

You don't need huge accomplishments, people live whole lives without that. Just give a sentence or two that shows some of the ways you were better than someone else who might have had the job.

A resume should be short and concise, and give the impression that your are smart, confident, and able to set and achieve goals.

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[info]policraticus
2009-01-09 03:27 am UTC (link)
I own my own business. This is what I look for in a resume.

1.) Clear, concise prose, good grammar and spelling with a neat professional layout. No weird colors, I got one that was pink once- don't embarrass yourself.
2.) Education- just high school and college. Keep it academic, I don't care that you ran track and were in the Glee Club.
3.) Experience, this is the most important. Quality is more important than quantity, don't list your 8th grade paper route or the time you spent mucking out horse barns unless they are applicable to job on offer. Don't write me a novel, just tell me what you did, don't try to extol your virtues in a lot of boilerplate, that can wait for the interview.
4.) Three good references, all employers or managers, with accurate phone numbers.

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