resume critiakeing

MMLMM

Tunergeek
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1. The most important thing nobody mentioned... BE CONFIDENT!! You own this fuc*in joint attitude, not a swagger, not beligerent, confidence, irreplaceable/unshakable confidence. Don't mince words, stutter, start a sentance with ahhhh or ummmm.... You've been here done this type thing.

2. I accept and evaulate over 100 intros/resumes a year... easy. BTW- they are 50% BS, avoid that. Different color paper tends to stand out on the desk a little better.

All this thing needs to do is get you in the door, past the receptionist or on the phone with the guy doing the hire. Have several well educated well spoken people review sentance structure and grammar. The polish will make it stand out as much as the experience...

3. All you have to to is get your foot in the door Man and you will ROCK IT. Believe it... Own it.

Good luck man.

No insults intended here, I am trying to speak plainly and share 25 years of professional experience.

That is 100% correct.

I have never been not offered a job that I have interviewed for. It feels good when you can turn down a job after an interview for something else. Also have questions for the interviewer, they will ask you as well.
 

malibu795

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Talked to friend and I was wrong Adam. He used to work for Ryder. Sorry, no dice there.

As for Rumpke. Who are you applying to? We do work for Rumpke here in KY (the engr firm I work for does landfill design and permitting work for them). I'll try to find out who the area supervisor is for Ohio and see if I can't get a word in for you. :beer
i haven check ryder yet... need too
the one in columbus on Columbus Oh. 1191 Fields Ave postion title Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor
It says he is applying to Penske.

compnay and job title are easily changed ;)

knowing that i can wlak around a vehicle and teach the systems and how to trouble shoot majority fo the problems is easyto communicate verbally.. in writing i suck period.. at conveing it.
 

malibu795

misspeelleerr
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Naked pictures of the person giving the interview doing questionable things with animals always works.:D

Seriously, everything listed so far is great advice.

If you have room on the resume without making it look too "busy", might want to include a blurb about "Hobbies". Something like "In my spare time I enjoy design, modification and implementation of high performance diesel engine components and systems", or something like that that compliments the job description.

i could see something like that could get me into trouble with the wrong preson. plus you look the resume i attached and its is dam near full with 10point font :eek:
 

malibu795

misspeelleerr
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Talked to friend and I was wrong Adam. He used to work for Ryder. Sorry, no dice there.

As for Rumpke. Who are you applying to? We do work for Rumpke here in KY (the engr firm I work for does landfill design and permitting work for them). I'll try to find out who the area supervisor is for Ohio and see if I can't get a word in for you. :beer

well mitch ryder has some 30 postions for a "tech 3" with in 30 miles of me :cool2:

dont know if i can job in to a tech in charge postion :cool:
btw pm sent
 

coldLBZ

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Apr 22, 2007
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Bump:)

Anymore tips? My dream job was just posted online. What has worked for you guys in the past, resumes, cover letters, etc? The job is a refinery/upgrader operator. Thanks.
 

Whitetail Addict

Rockin' the stock tune
May 8, 2008
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Just a few added pointers from what I remember from English class....first its "critique" :D

List experience/jobs and education in chronological order, starting with present - past.

Make sure your name stands out...centered at the top in bigger font (size 14-18) and bold, also use sans-serrif font (Times New Roman) also add contact info (address, email, phone #) under your name at the top of the page.

Make it easy to read, and manage the "white space"...try to keep the resume to one page if possible without leaving out important info. Only add hobbies/other skills that would apply to the job at hand.
 

mmangels22

Monty Python Rules.
Feb 12, 2009
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I interview and see people with resumes quite a bit so maybe I can add a few things that could help you out Adam.

First is that the structure of your resume is good, I like how it is organized, however I feel as though nothing grabs my attention about you as a candidate. I see that you have navy service which is great and that you were home schooled which is good too. I feel as though the structure could be arranged a bit to highlight experience in your chosen field definently through the navy. I would investigate the net for resume templates and if you are serious then find someone who works on resumes exclusively. And definently keep your resume updated so that every new skill you learn can be added and give you much more value. Let me look at the resume a bit more and see if I can show you what I mean.
Matt
 

mmangels22

Monty Python Rules.
Feb 12, 2009
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I have made some minor changes, I feel when doing a resume that the work put in even if it seems overkill makes it that much better and defines you as a job candidate.
 

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