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I would appreciate it if you could offer some feedback on my resume.  I fear that it is not the content of my resume but rather the jagged employment record.  I explain the reasons for this on a cover letter but don't seem to be getting interviews.  I have a (very) small business from my home that is clerical related but hesitate to note this as I am seeking more professional based employment in the Human Resources Management field.  Further, I have over 20 years prior experience as a Regional Office Manager and Executive Assistant.  Should I list these instead of listing employers with the years?  Could this help me in securing interviews?  Thanks for your assistance.

 

Qualifications Summary

 

Professional experience working in fast-paced, multi-location, environments, demanding strong, technical and interpersonal skills.  I am detail oriented and resourceful in creating, implementing and enforcing policies and procedures as they relate to compliance and employee relations issues.  Human Resources department start-up, and overhaul experience. 

 

·          Benefits administration and implementation

·            HRIS, SAP,  ETRS, ROSS, ADP, ETime

·          Recruitment screening and hiring

·            MS Office products

·          Corporate, Manufacturing, Distribution Center E

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Your resume looks good. It could definitely use a resume career objective though, as it is quite important:
Also, I can see you have a summary of qualifications area, which is good...but I would also include a skills area, and categorize them.

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Thank you.  I have both of those areas on my full resume.  I only submitted a small portion.

I was concerned about how best to show my former employers since it appears I have job hopped.  Any suggestions?

You have good skills but you are right it does appear that you have job hopped.  Were these contract / consulting positions?

LValDean,

Thanks for responding.  In answer to your question, no.  They are not contract positions.  I left the 2001 job voluntarily for career advancement. 

2002- They were a small company.  They were forced by a recent buy out to bring in a HR and start up a HR Dept.   Everyone was related except me.  I received a bonus just prior to end of employment but they brought in their friend after HR was running smoothly and they gave me a generous severance.

2003- Needed to work and it was the most immediate available.  Tried Sales but wanted to return to HR.  Left voluntarily.

2005 - Left to go out of state and help family member.  When I returned, it was difficult to find work.

2006 - Contract position.

It is difficult to explain these dates.  I try to do so with a cover letter but everyone doesn't look at a cover letter.

I'm in HR myself and am pulling my hair out because I know I have great experience and qualifications.

Thanks.

Resume Expert,

Would you please comment on my resume.

Thank you.

peonies12

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