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Post by **Angie** on Sept 29, 2014 13:57:02 GMT
Working dh's resume this week. He hasn't had to use one in 8 years and it really needs updating.
Content-wise, it's pretty good. I'm only listing his duties for his last two positions, which would cover the last 8 years. It's a bit wordy, so I'll be streamlining it some.
But o.m.g. is it boring to look at. Basic layout, basic font. Yawn.
Dh says when he would look at a resume, he could care less about how it looks, just what it contains. I say (because I saw many of those resumes) that the ones that were just a bit different caught my eye first and usually were the ones that got interviews.
But, when all is said and done, he asked me to re-work it, so changes are going to made.
Sooooooo......can you link me to examples of good resume formats? Dh is applying for management positions in technical fields. I found these examples on pinterest Resumes for engineers but can't decide if I like the layout of any of them.
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Post by utmr on Sept 29, 2014 14:12:56 GMT
I think clean and crisp is important.
Consistent fonts and font sizes. I will see resumes where there is a different font right in the middle of a block of text, or one letter or word in a different size. I always wonder how careful they will be on their work, if they can't be bothered to proofread their resume.
Also be sure degrees and certifications are correct - it's "Master of Business Administration". "Masters in Business" goes straight to the trash.
Good luck to him!
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Sept 29, 2014 14:33:43 GMT
I have looked at a lot of resumes lately. I like a little pop of color - not a lot - maybe instead of using a gray highlight behind a title, you use a muted blue or green. Don't do anything really weird - giant fonts, 2" margins, etc. Those things stand out in a bad way. Grammar, spelling, and formatting need to be perfect.
Most importantly, tailor the resume for each job. If you are responding to an ad, the resume should highlight the things that make your DH a perfect fit.
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Post by pjynx on Sept 29, 2014 16:06:46 GMT
When I review resumes, I like the straightforward ones more than the ones that try to catch my eye. I'm looking for skills specific to the job. There are others that catch my eye quickly because of their layout, but if I don't see the important key words, it goes into the "no" pile.
If he's applying for a job, have him read the ad carefully. Any key skills mentioned in the ad, tailor the resume to include his experience with that specific skill.
Pam
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Post by **Angie** on Sept 29, 2014 20:08:14 GMT
Thanks everyone.  |
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Sept 30, 2014 2:27:54 GMT
focus on accomplishments!!!
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Post by ~summer~ on Sept 30, 2014 4:04:07 GMT
Those are good examples, I like the third example in particular. I agree that the layout is important and shouldn't contain a lot of gibberish.
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Post by **Angie** on Sept 30, 2014 4:11:46 GMT
What are your thoughts on the little blurb at the top? The samples I've looked at, its like a mini-cover sheet letter.
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Post by ~summer~ on Sept 30, 2014 4:22:33 GMT
What are your thoughts on the little blurb at the top? The samples I've looked at, its like a mini-cover sheet letter. I think it is good, I think those are pretty standard now. Also the title - in this example "mechanical engineer" should be the title of the position you desire. |
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Sept 30, 2014 5:25:28 GMT
Yes to the blurb at the top. It's helpful to have a quick summary.
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