O/T Anyone know how to write a good resume?

[OldCarPilot]

In a round about way this is actually on topic. If I can get a job local then I won't have to move. If I don't have to move I can keep working on my cars.

Anyway... What the title says. Any pointers?

[RileyRacing]

There's a guy at work that built a bunch off yahoo, in their jobs section I think.

If ya want, pm me and I could help.

Jay

[36-3window]

microsoft Works , which is probabilly on your computer , has a guide to help you make a resume....you may also want to try Monster.com's Resume Center.....

http://resume.monster.com/

[OldCarPilot]

I used the microsoft one, but its so generic. People must see 1000s of those. I wanted to do something that looked a little different from the rest.

[Steve Ray]

Most resumes are read electronically nowadays s generic is good.

[Gracie]

I'm working on mine right now... the library had killer books so I got one on writing the resume, and another on cover letters. I even found a book on writing the proper blue collar resume....

[DrJ]

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Most resumes are read electronically nowadays s generic is good.

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That must mean they program in key generic words for the scanner to look for for for generic job requirements.
Is there any programs, call it a "Resume Thesaurus" maybe that guides one to the "successful words"?

Or I suppose one can just be sure to use all the words in the "The successful candidate will have the following qualifications;" in their resume, (also for some jobs now called a Curriculum Vitae)

[296 V8]

Try this one https://secure.jobsearch.org/seeker/registration/new
you can do one on here by filling in the blanks and it prints out nice with no extra BS

[Mutt]

Try here - they have just about everything in the way of reference and help.

http://www.refdesk.com/


Mutt

[adjustablejohnsons]

Keep it to one page if possible. Don't put any skills, credentials, etc in resume unless they relate to job applied for. Pitching your painting skills, when applying for a job as a chef will earn a trip to the shitcan. Don't use a generic resume. New one tailored for each job. Your first objective is to make the short list.