resume help

[GRIMUS99XJ]

I am terrible at writing a resume so if anyone on here can be kind enough to help a guy out it would be awesome. I have no clue where to start or how to start so any advice or whatever is welcome.

[magimerlin]

Wait, were do you think you are going? Have you asked the XJ community if you can get another job yet, who else will take care of our Rough Country needs.. that's it time for a new poll. :jester::jester: Can you get another job or not.

but..
If you have Microsoft word, I'm sure you do, they have a couple templates on there that are pretty good that I have used.

[FlexdXJ]

but..
If you have Microsoft word, I'm sure you do, they have a couple templates on there that are pretty good that I have used.

same here they pretty much walk you through it!

[Ralph]

A good resume is important to being able to find a decent job. If you have no idea how to go about it. Hire someone that does. It's worth it. Scrape up your pennies and hire someone to write you a good resume.

[GRIMUS99XJ]

Wait, were do you think you are going? Have you asked the XJ community if you can get another job yet, who else will take care of our Rough Country needs.. that's it time for a new poll. :jester::jester: Can you get another job or not.

but..
If you have Microsoft word, I'm sure you do, they have a couple templates on there that are pretty good that I have used.

Sorry I will still stay on here and will try to help the best I can but I need a career where there is room for advancement

A good resume is important to being able to find a decent job. If you have no idea how to go about it. Hire someone that does. It's worth it. Scrape up your pennies and hire someone to write you a good resume.

I really dont need a good resume since I am going back to a place of previous employment that I should of never left.

Rough Country has been a fun an exciting job and I love the industry but lets face as we all can tell it is a dieing field. However our sales are way way up. I guess the bottom line is after four years and no real pay raise nor room to move up I have to sit back and say hmmmmm do I want to sit at this same desk another four years from now making the same. I have always been top performing sales man in our company and have done great things for it such as this forum, but sometimes a company needs to throw a dog a bone you know.


The thing that really sucks is I will be taking about a 8,000 dollar a year pay cut with the potential to make about 25 to 30,000 more within 2 to 2.5 years. I am only 28 years old so if I need to make a dramatic life change its getting to the point where its now or never. Granted nothing is for sure and this just might be a mood I am in but like everyone else with somewhat of a brain I always look at all my options.


Sorry for the rambling just getting all that of my chest make me feel a little better lol

[wolfpackjeeper]

Use the template to set up the format. But for the content, you really want to form fit your resume to the job you applying for. I realize you are going back to a previous position, so this is for all the other readers.

Pick through the add, or look up the requirements for the position. Then make your resume the answer to those questions. Do not put random stuff on there, no matter how good, unless it applies to the job. Everyone gets tempted to put stuff like "Primary Shift Leader At MCDonalds" in a resume for a bank teller position.

You want them to read your resume and then set it where they can easily find it again.

[Ralph]

I really dont need a good resume since I am going back to a place of previous employment that I should of never left.


You can always use a good resume. Once you have one, as your career advances, it's easy to tweak. Also, as Wolfpack suggested, you can tweak it for any position to which you are applying.

[bigalpha]

Use the template to set up the format. But for the content, you really want to form fit your resume to the job you applying for. I realize you are going back to a previous position, so this is for all the other readers.

Pick through the add, or look up the requirements for the position. Then make your resume the answer to those questions. Do not put random stuff on there, no matter how good, unless it applies to the job. Everyone gets tempted to put stuff like "Primary Shift Leader At MCDonalds" in a resume for a bank teller position.

You want them to read your resume and then set it where they can easily find it again.

+2

When you are writing your resume, make sure that you use the keywords that are in the job listing/posting.

[Ghost]

I am terrible at writing a resume so if anyone on here can be kind enough to help a guy out it would be awesome. I have no clue where to start or how to start so any advice or whatever is welcome.
Are you coming to the crawl? If so I will have my laptop and could help you out.

[GRIMUS99XJ]

Are you coming to the crawl? If so I will have my laptop and could help you out.

any other weekend other then the fourth and I would be but I just cant make it on the 4th of july

thanks for the offer anyways friend

[kujito]

You've got mail.

[js_customs]

I guess it depends on where you're planning on working, but I've heard from several employers that if they see one of the resumes put together by the MS word templates, they'll just toss it out, or at least pay more attention to one that was put together on your own. Also, like bigalpha said, you kinda have to tailor your resume to the job you're applying for. Keep the resume short (1 page) and only include experience and stuff that's relevant to the job you're applying for. You can PM me with what you're looking for and I can help you out....you've hooked me up alot in the past, so I'll help you out if you want.

[muddyrocks]

It is important to have a thorough resume; no gaps in time. So if it was head line cook at Micky D's then so be it. Put it there. It is vital to fill the voids of time with production no matter if it applies or not. Don't lie or over embelish. Remain positive. Choice of words isn't embelishment, however, label the job with an acurate discription that puts your duties in prime light. Your resume is about you.

Begin your resume with a detail of your family and personal life. Speak of your wife and kids, your scholastic and personal conquests. List your hobies and activities so they feel they already know you. Be true to yourself. This way when the door opens for you, you needn't be fake or live up to false pretense. In reverse cronological order list your jobs and a detailed job discription. Invite letters of reference and be prepared to write them for folks to sign.

You should have a letter of reference from each job you attend. It is professional, accepted , and very helpful in the effort of advancement. If you offer to write it, ask for a piece of their stationary to compose on. Always ask a friend to edit your letters and resumes.

It is critical to be concise and acurate and this includes the use of the writen word, therefore, invite constructive criticism from a trusted source. MS Word allows misuse of words when spelled correctly. This is an area worth paying for advice when needed.

Personal info.
Job history.
Letters of reference.

I wish you the best of luck and 'to the top with ya'.

Mike

[ocean_jet]

Discuss RESULTS and accomplishment, not just responsibilities. How did your efforts specifically help your former employer. If you were the top salesman, say it, and back it up with figures... like: "Top salesperson for 10 of 12 months (or quarters or whatever) with annual sales exceeding $xxxx".

I disagree with muddyrocks a bit about personal stuff. I would start off with professional accomplishments, and put personal stuff near the end. Show why you are valuable... then that you are a personable, interesting person. But, that's just me.