Resumes andamp; Work History
One question I have is how to make a resume that emphasizes my work experience. In my past I was a job hopper. In my teens someone would tick me off and I'd quit on the spot. In later years I got tired of the empty promises of quick movement up the ladder just to get you in the door and on the payroll. I'm not in the position to afford paying someone a few hundred dollars to help with a resume and I have done some on my own so I do have experience at it. The question is how can I make a resume that emphasizes my experience and not on the fact that I have held a lot of jobs? One other question I have is are there other places to look for better jobs? Most of what I find on Monster I see in the local classifieds as well. I know what I am interested and what I am good at I just have trouble getting my foot in the door because of my past.
I' d first start by keeping the mindset that resumes are only part of the picture...sometimes people act as if the resume itself is the one and only tool in job-hunting. The truth is, it' s important, but person contact, presence, and connection is often actually more important. Second, there' s no such thing as an absolute perfect resume. So accentuate the positive. I' ve covered up a bit of job-hopping by putting years (rather than exact dates) on the resume. A job I had for six months ends up looking more like a whole year that way. (Example: Nuclear Technician, Springfield Nuclear Plant, 2005-2006). It' s truthful if not entirely honest. Next, obviously emphasize breadth of experience...be sure to emphasize skills and other good things in detail. Finally, Monster is just one resource. All too often, people come here thinking Monster will magically bestow them a job. They' ve bought into the commercials too literally.It' s rarely that easy. It happens--especially in hot fields that are competitive nationwide, like IT and technology. But I' ve NEVER found a job just on Monster. What has been helpful is the articles, community question boards, personality tests, and the like. It' s great information, but people usually want the quick fix. The truth is, you check newspaper classifieds in the area, other job-hunting boards (especially by trade), and good old fashioned networking. VermontGal writes: (Example: Nuclear Technician, Springfield Nuclear Plant, 2005-2006). Vermont, are you a Simpson' s fan? I have been following the Simpsons ever since they were a short feature on the Tracy Ullman show, back in the ' 80' s. | |
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