Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Common Interests Help with Resume....

Here's mine:

http://www.erie.net/~rames/resume.htm

It's not up to date, but it's something to look at I got an A on it in my Professional Development class in college, if it makes you feel better

Kerry has some real good suggestions! What I want to add is:
1. DON'T Address your letter to "Dear Human Resources"! GET A NAME. If you can't find one on the WEB simply try calling the Company and asking the operator for the name of the Human Resources Manager. I would actually go one better and get the name of the person you would be reporting to and send your resume directly to him/her.

2. If you have some college in your background there is no need to state that you have a High School Diploma (it's somewhat redundant).

Good luck in your quest!

I NEED HELP!

I've been counting on the 13 week extension of unemployment benefits to get me through the summer (to Oct at the latest), and was planning on looking for a job once the summer session of school has ended (last week of July). Well, turns out that PA has low enough unemployment (3.95%, below the trigger of 4.0%) to end their extension program for the time being, effective June 15.

Great, so I need to get a job starting the first week of August now. Not much time - I was hoping to have 4 months to actually find something. Well, time to grab the list of engineering contract houses I was given when I got laid off in January.

Anyway, take a look at my resume and give me any tips you can. Much appreciated!
MY RESUME

EDIT: Ha ha on me! I re-read the press release and i says that the second extension (after the original 13 week extension is up) was cancelled. Meaning I'm still good until October. Whew! Still, comment on the resume as I need to have it ready soon anyway.

Thanks for the help guys. I just emailed it to them. SHould I send a snail mail copy too???? If so, I better do that ASAP because it has to be there by the 14th. I'm just worried they might not get my email?>?>?

jaydog:

I would suggest you snail mail a copy of your cover letter and resume. Remember that you may be in competition with several people for the same position, so you have to set yourself apart from the others in as many "positive" ways possible. By sending the documents electronically and regular mail, you are keeping your name and resume before the company. If timing is an issue, send it over-night by Federal Express or one of the other companies. Should cost around $10 to $15 if memory serves me correctly, but worth it if this is really a job and company you want to work with.

Nathan

jaydog:

I would suggest you snail mail a copy of your cover letter and resume. Remember that you may be in competition with several people for the same position, so you have to set yourself apart from the others in as many "positive" ways possible. By sending the documents electronically and regular mail, you are keeping your name and resume before the company. If timing is an issue, send it over-night by Federal Express or one of the other companies. Should cost around $10 to $15 if memory serves me correctly, but worth it if this is really a job and company you want to work with.

Nathan