Resumes

taco · 05-01-2008, 01:34 PM

Any of you guys know what the best format to craft a resume would be. I have never needed one until now and dont really know what and what not to list and what the most professional layout would look like.

AnnonUSA · 05-01-2008, 03:03 PM

Keep it simple. To the point.

List your personal information, name address etc.
List your employment history.

Do not provide references unless asked.

Keep it to one page.

Don't use any curse words.

Good Luck Taco!

TheDriver · 05-01-2008, 03:08 PM

What kind of employment do you seek?

taco · 05-01-2008, 03:26 PM

Im looking for a job as a cnc programmer

TheDriver · 05-01-2008, 03:57 PM

What happened to your current place of employment?

dan, muthafucka! · 05-01-2008, 03:58 PM

nice... that pays pretty well in pretty much any developed country. just use the MS Word formats or steal a format from the web (u can actually download additional formats for free) and input your own shit then put a little twist on it. don't use the overly obvious formats that have like coloured columns and weird shit in it that just takes up space.

condense everything; a good resume should never be more than a single page long unless you've lived a life full of so many record accomplishments that your employer simply has to know about all the shit you've done.

also don't add anything you may be unsure about in case it's brought up in an interview and you're unprepared to discuss it.

the resume is just to get your foot in the door though, the major component is how you pull off the interview. just be straightforward on your resumé and don't stretch the truth or it'll burn you in the end.

taco · 05-01-2008, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by TheDriver

What happened to your current place of employment?

Nothing yet but if I keep at this bullshit I will end up in jail for assault or murder.

Originally Posted by dan, muthafucka!

nice... that pays pretty well in pretty much any developed country. just use the MS Word formats or steal a format from the web (u can actually download additional formats for free) and input your own shit then put a little twist on it. don't use the overly obvious formats that have like coloured columns and weird shit in it that just takes up space.

condense everything; a good resume should never be more than a single page long unless you've lived a life full of so many record accomplishments that your employer simply has to know about all the shit you've done.

also don't add anything you may be unsure about in case it's brought up in an interview and you're unprepared to discuss it.

the resume is just to get your foot in the door though, the major component is how you pull off the interview. just be straightforward on your resumé and don't stretch the truth or it'll burn you in the end.

Along with Annon's post excellent advice, thanks.

elroypornlab · 05-01-2008, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by taco

Im looking for a job as a cnc programmer

The more information on your resume the less you will have to try and remember in front of this complete stranger who will determine you fututre do not keep it to one page it looks very unprofessional

AnnonUSA · 05-01-2008, 06:23 PM

Your Resume should be one page. It is supposed to be a brief report about you and your career history.

As someone that has had to read resumes and interview people, I can tell you that a long overly verbose resume, is a turn off to the person that needs to read it. Keep in mind that they may have to go through 20 to 100 resumes. keep it clean and easy to read and comprehend and it will stand out to the interviewer.

Years ago I had to interview Technicians for a field service job. I received about 75 Resumes in 3 days. One was Hand Written! And not very well either. This guy did not even get an interview, but I was impressed that the guy had the guts to submit a handwritten resume, knowing that all the others would be typed or printed. That was about 20 years ago, and I never forgot it. If the decision for the interviewing and hiring was strictly mine I would have given him a chance at the job.

taco · 05-01-2008, 06:30 PM

This one job in particular Im looking at has been open for a few months now because it's 3rd shift, would that affect how I should do it?

AnnonUSA · 05-01-2008, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by taco

This one job in particular Im looking at has been open for a few months now because it's 3rd shift, would that affect how I should do it?

No. The selling of yourself is done at the Interview. The resume should be good enough to make the person want to see you in person. A huge resume sometimes makes you look overqualified or maybe a windbag...

The Resume is a get you in the door advertisement. Get the interview first and hard sell.

scarymoose · 05-01-2008, 07:17 PM

microsoft word has a reseme maker

TheDriver · 05-01-2008, 09:48 PM

The resume should not be longer than it needs to be. For many people this is probably one page. The information should be crisp dense and relevant. There is no need to list stupid bullshit on there. No one will be impressed with some long bullshit. Length has nothing to do with how professional something looks.

Good luck taco.

So what does your resume look like? I'm looking to hire a full time personal handicapper.