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  1. Rounders29 Rounders29 is offline

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    Jul 9th, 2009 (7/9/2009 6:02pm)

    I need 1. Never had to do one before. Any help with examples would be appreciated. Thanks
  2. moscow01 moscow01 is offline

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    Jul 9th, 2009 (7/9/2009 6:09pm) in reply to Rounders29

    Your resume shouldn't be longer than two pages. If you're struggling to keep it short, then cut out early work experience, like part-time or summer jobs - unless they're relevant to the role you're applying for. You can exclude giving full reference details by adding 'References available upon request' at the bottom.

    Tailor it for every job you apply for. Highlight any previous experience or courses you've taken that specifically match the job criteria and, if you have one, ensure your personal statement is geared towards the vacancy.

    It may sound obvious, but make sure it contains up-to-date contact details, so any interested employer can get in touch. Include mobile number and email address.
  3. Sokpuppet7 Sokpuppet7 is offline

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    Jul 9th, 2009 (7/9/2009 6:12pm) in reply to moscow01

    I wouldnt change the resume with each job you're applying for, just the cover letter. In the cover letter, point out all your prior work experience that relates directly to the job you're applying for. ALWAYS include a cover letter unless the company specifically says not to.
  4. Mrs. Robinson Mrs. Robinson is offline frobacca

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    Jul 9th, 2009 (7/9/2009 6:15pm) in reply to moscow01

     
    Originally Posted by moscow01 View Post

    Your resume shouldn't be longer than two pages. If you're struggling to keep it short, then cut out early work experience, like part-time or summer jobs - unless they're relevant to the role you're applying for. You can exclude giving full reference details by adding 'References available upon request' at the bottom.

    your resume should not be longer than ONE page...
  5. moscow01 moscow01 is offline

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    Jul 9th, 2009 (7/9/2009 6:17pm) in reply to Mrs. Robinson

     
    Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson View Post

     
    Originally Posted by moscow01 View Post

    Your resume shouldn't be longer than two pages. If you're struggling to keep it short, then cut out early work experience, like part-time or summer jobs - unless they're relevant to the role you're applying for. You can exclude giving full reference details by adding 'References available upon request' at the bottom.

    your resume should not be longer than ONE page...

    meh mine is like one and a half pages but it might be different in America I dunno.
  6. Da Donkey Da Donkey is offline

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    Jul 9th, 2009 (7/9/2009 6:20pm) in reply to Mrs. Robinson

     
    Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson View Post

     
    Originally Posted by moscow01 View Post

    Your resume shouldn't be longer than two pages. If you're struggling to keep it short, then cut out early work experience, like part-time or summer jobs - unless they're relevant to the role you're applying for. You can exclude giving full reference details by adding 'References available upon request' at the bottom.

    your resume should not be longer than ONE page...

    THIS
  7. cizastro cizastro is offline

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    Jul 9th, 2009 (7/9/2009 6:26pm) in reply to Mrs. Robinson

     
    Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson View Post

     
    Originally Posted by moscow01 View Post

    Your resume shouldn't be longer than two pages. If you're struggling to keep it short, then cut out early work experience, like part-time or summer jobs - unless they're relevant to the role you're applying for. You can exclude giving full reference details by adding 'References available upon request' at the bottom.

    your resume should not be longer than ONE page...

    Can't say I agree with this one. I've been in HR for the last few years and generally a one-page resume shows lack of experience. Most good resumes are about 2 pages long and contain just enough info to portray a picture of the applicants history. A one-page resume is way too brief, especially in times where folks may need to try and distinguish themselves from their fellow applicants.

    I do agree though that you won't want anything more than 2 pages. Anything more than that just begins to look like fluff and generally isn't taken seriously.
  8. Rounders29 Rounders29 is offline

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    Jul 9th, 2009 (7/9/2009 6:27pm) in reply to Da Donkey

    Thanks for the info. Pain in the azz imo.
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  9. krispycream krispycream is offline

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    Jul 9th, 2009 (7/9/2009 6:30pm) in reply to Rounders29

    i PMed you my resume from when i finished school and was looking for work. it looks ugly because its not an attachment.

    1 page is standard. i wouldnt go with more than 1 page unless you have a lot of work history that is absolutely essential to list.
  10. bettntibetn bettntibetn is offline

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    Jul 9th, 2009 (7/9/2009 6:40pm) in reply to Rounders29

    a 1 page resume shows lack of experience??? WTF?

    If someone submitted a 2 page resume to me i would put it in the trash and tell them to GTFO.
  11. bettntibetn bettntibetn is offline

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    Jul 9th, 2009 (7/9/2009 6:41pm) in reply to Rounders29

    also sick brag on being 39 and never needing a resume!
  12. cizastro cizastro is offline

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    Jul 9th, 2009 (7/9/2009 6:49pm) in reply to bettntibetn

     
    Originally Posted by bettntibetn View Post

    a 1 page resume shows lack of experience??? WTF?

    If someone submitted a 2 page resume to me i would put it in the trash and tell them to GTFO.

    From the ones I've ever dealt with, yes. I'm not saying that's 100% across the board for everyone. When you think about the things you generally put on a resume (objective statement, education, work experience, skill summary) having a one-page resume severely limits your ability to list your work experience.

    I'm also assuming a one-page resume is geared towards folks who have worked in the same place for a good number of years as opposed to most Americans these days who have had multiple employers that would need to be listed.

    There's no right or wrong answer when it comes to resumes. It's all about personal preference.
  13. wwe_freak_88 wwe_freak_88 is offline

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    Jul 9th, 2009 (7/9/2009 6:52pm) in reply to cizastro

    just use a sample one from Microsoft Word
  14. bettntibetn bettntibetn is offline

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    Jul 9th, 2009 (7/9/2009 6:58pm) in reply to Rounders29

    I agree their could be situations where you need a multiple page resume but in general try to to limit it to one page. People who are looking through piles of these things are going look at the first page and move on.

    If you are applying to be senior management somehwere you probably need to go way more in detail about what you did in the past.

    I doubt someone who doesn't have a resume is going all the sudden have 2 pages worth of quality shit to talk about.

    In the end..put together 1 page and make it count. save the bs for the interview
  15. momofdyz momofdyz is offline

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    Jul 9th, 2009 (7/9/2009 6:59pm) in reply to Rounders29

    I think 1 - 2 pages is perfectly fine. In most cases, resumes are being scanned in to systems and stored as searchable text. Think about the important buzz words for the job you are seeking and include themin a customized resume. Keep the formatting simple. In any but the smallest companies, your original resume will never be seen except by someone in the HR department who scans it into the system, then files the paper copy.

    Be sure to check company websites - you may be able to load your resume directly into their system, which will then be in the right format.

    Good luck!
  16. bettntibetn bettntibetn is offline

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    Jul 9th, 2009 (7/9/2009 7:04pm) in reply to momofdyz

     
    Originally Posted by momofdyz View Post

    In most cases, resumes are being scanned in to systems and stored as searchable text.

    Be sure to check company websites - you may be able to load your resume directly into their system, which will then be in the right format.

    Good luck!

    a lot of this really depends on what kind of job this is for but in general applying through the company website is useless and is a 0.00001% chance of getting a job.
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