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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 02:30 PM
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Make those bullets full sentences.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by scotttharobot
I would try and spruce it up some, try new formatting, etc.

Focus on the heading... make your name stand the fuck out. Maybe other relevant experiences, skills (i.e. computer shit), etc.
Okay, I am trying to keep this one page.. not sure how to do that and not go over.. will try.

Originally Posted by GSRRacer95
Why isn't the current job on there?
The one where I stated that the current prospect didn't work out? I waited 4 weeks and went through all the testing to not be hired.

Originally Posted by Skelly_GSR
Make those bullets full sentences.
The instructor advised to use fragments with that type of verbage.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkStarr
Okay, I am trying to keep this one page.. not sure how to do that and not go over.. will try.
you can always extend the margins. Mine are maxed the fuck out.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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For relevant experience, I don't have official training or certifications, but I know a lot of computer junk.. should those still go down?
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkStarr
For relevant experience, I don't have official training or certifications, but I know a lot of computer junk.. should those still go down?
here's what I put:

Skills: Computer: Microsoft Office, SPSS / MiniTab experience, Internet-Based Survey Development / Research, Internet Research, Apple / PC fluent
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Mine was made for me, big ups to chef and his friend h:
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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Seems awfully bland.

You need full sentences and clear goals. You want your resume to say 'I'm highly versatile, experienced, and detail oriented' and not 'I have trouble keeping a job, look at all the various crap I've done'; either of which is possible with the resume you posted.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Red X
Seems awfully bland.

You need full sentences and clear goals. You want your resume to say 'I'm highly versatile, experienced, and detail oriented' and not 'I have trouble keeping a job, look at all the various crap I've done'; either of which is possible with the resume you posted.
agreed. You need full sentences ryan.

-Cooked food. Turn it into something like "prepare and cook customers food in a timely manner"

Again, just make them all sound jazzy
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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Will do
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Red X
Seems awfully bland.

You need full sentences and clear goals. You want your resume to say 'I'm highly versatile, experienced, and detail oriented' and not 'I have trouble keeping a job, look at all the various crap I've done'; either of which is possible with the resume you posted.
Is this something that can be cleared up by using a cover letter? I was told to keep the resume factual and to the point, with no use of paragraphs or candy coating with self describing adjectives. I do have different skills and can perform different work, unfortunately I had been laid off numerous times, and want to definitely communicate that to a potential employer.
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