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Help with RESUME PLEASE!

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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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If you're just looking for samples here's a few hundred:

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&rls=...ved=0CCkQsAQwAw
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Not Sure,Mar 11 2010, 02:53 PM
If you're just looking for samples here's a few hundred:

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&rls=...ved=0CCkQsAQwAw
Good, i didn't really feel like doing any searching, removing personal info, and sharing sample resumes. But I would've done it.


One more thing I'd like to say to the general population; I'm not sure who made the first statement about resume length that has twisted and turned into "a resume should be no more than 2 pages," but it's not true.

If you have the experience to justify 3, 4 or maybe even 5 pages (now we're getting a little long), then go ahead use the extra pages. Just make sure it's easy to scan and review quickly, and that you haven't tried to answer any question that you think might be asked about your background, ever. Use bullets, bold, italics, and break up the dizzying, intimidating pages of text so it's visually appealing.

That is all.
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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No offense but only useful concentrations in business are finance and accounting, and also the most competitive. Studying other craps like HR, Management, etc. are bullshit as they aren't even technical (not something you learn by reading books). I've seen plenty of ppl graduating from Marketing end up selling cell phones. Of course though, if you are in the top, any concentrations will do.
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 11:44 PM
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It took me about a week to put together a half decent resume, and I've been updating it ever since. Theres a huge difference in, "hey I'm making a resume for some retail job" then say "hey I need a resume for my career".

Go to your schools career development centre. Not only will they have tons of samples, they'll also review the document and give you constructive feedback.
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 06:16 AM
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if you still need resumes and CVs pm me. My gf is in HR and reviews these all day
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 06:26 AM
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Seriously, if you can graduate from college than you should easily be able to go on the 'webz (or just into ms word ffs), find a resume template, and cater it to your liking.

Does your mom still wash your undies? If you're looking for a big boy job you should certainly have no issue doing this simple task. This sounds like you need somebody to hold your hand, which will get you nowhere in the business world.

Maybe I'm being a little mean, but I think this is a step of growing up and inflection where seniors needs to spend a solid amount of time and attention. I can remember multiple trips to the career services office at my university to get help in resume revisions...
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 06:30 AM
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^ Can't say I disagree with our boy Drewmob.

Like I said, while it does take some focus and revisiting to create an effective resume, it's not rocket surgery.
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 06:38 AM
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rocket appliances?
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 06:44 AM
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Rocket surgery... could be interesting
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ou818,Mar 12 2010, 09:44 AM
Rocket surgery... could be interesting
I would welcome rocket installations in my body.

"I jus wanna go fast."
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