Any tips on doing a resume?

[lartinos]

Looks like I may have an opportunity to get out of stores and get a HR job for a retailer in manhattan if I play my cards right within the next year. This may result in a "chirp" thread, but just in case i get a good tip I'll throw it out there. It's all about who you know, which is why I have this opportunity among others. It pays to be outgoing and meet alot of people, eventually one will hook you up if they like you. I have a few friends on wall street that can hook me up too, but if you have met any of these guys you'd undertsand why I'd hold off from making lot of money that way. Just like you would think of, alot are stereotypical coke heads. Nutty guys, rich guys too though..

 

[nimbus]

hard to give specific pointers without seeing the actual job description and the first draft of your resume.

for education, work, activities; emphasize the aspects(skills you learned/used) that are relevant to the job you're applying for. for your jobs and work experience list specific accomplishments of yours that show the kind of contributions you could make to the company if hired.

basically your resume should be painting a picture of why you'd kick ass in this position..try not to waste their time by making them read stuff they don't care about.

 

[lartinos]

hard to give specific pointers without seeing the actual job description and the first draft of your resume.

for education, work, activities; emphasize the aspects(skills you learned/used) that are relevant to the job you're applying for. for your jobs and work experience list specific accomplishments of yours that show the kind of contributions you could make to the company if hired.

basically your resume should be painting a picture of why you'd kick ass in this position..try not to waste their time by making them read stuff they don't care about.

Thanks nimbus, that actually helps because as being a store manager I have experience doing tons of shit just on a smaller less refined scale as others.

 

[binö]

just outta curiousity how do you live in nyc?
you stated your income before...does that provide you with a good existence there?
studio apt?

 

[lartinos]

just outta curiousity how do you live in nyc?
you stated your income before...does that provide you with a good existence there?
studio apt?

I live on Long Island, if I moved to Manhattan I'd probably live in Brooklyn which is affordable. Manhattan costs alot, but if I found the right spot I MAY splurge.

 

[NEO1]

Don't put strippers as references

 

[lartinos]

Don't put strippers as references

I don't tell chicks I meet about them either. The ones that are friends I tell, they don't give a shit.

 

[calveless wonder]

Only put jobs that are relevant to that specific field..... i made that mistake for awhile. My "complete" resume is impressive but i was applying for jobs in different fields and it was all over the place.

Don't put generic top descriptions and make sure to point out any accolades you've acheived in your job.

include your personal skills that you've developed and make it easy on the eyes. Too long of a resume = no good

 

[chris302001]

gahhhh this reminds me, I need to start putting together my CV

 

[FriendlyCanadian]

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