I agree with most things you have said except the one page resume. The recruiters that I have spoken with say it is ok to use 2-3 pages if you have the experience. You don't want your resume to be a novel, however, you don't want to exclude relevant experience. I have 12 yrs exp and there is no way I can cover that in 1 page.
Mike -----Original Message----- From: Joe Fox [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 7:33 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Tech Resume Joseph: Resumes, even in a tech field, should be limited to 1 page in this day and age. Bullet points take up valuable page real estate, where you could be listing KSA's (Knowledge, Skills(both technical and transferrable), and Attributes). And for the love of <Deity> don't put "References will be provided upon request." Of course a potential employer will request references prior to an interview, no need to waste important space on the paper. One more resume killer - templates. Don't use them. Spend some time on crafting your resume. Potential employers can tell the difference. They have a tendency to pass by the template resumes. Also, if you are anything like me, and already in a career, and know what direction it is going in, there is no need for a Career Objective, that can be replaced with a Summary of Qualifications. If you'd like, I can send a copy of my resume (which in my current Portfolio and Professional Procedures class netted me a grade of a 100 and 5 interviews thus far) to you offline. Joe Fox Systems Administrator The McGuire Group Office# (716) 826-2010 ext: 1172 Mobile# (716) 846-9308 The materials in this e-mail are private and may contain Protected Health Information. If you are not the intended recipient be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender via telephone at 716-829-1978 or by return e-mail. -----Original Message----- From: Chyka, Robert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 7:46 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Tech Resume Hey marvin, If you don't mind could you forward me a copy offline too? Thanks.. -----Original Message----- From: "MarvinC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "NT System Admin Issues" <ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com> Sent: 1/22/08 6:39 PM Subject: Re: Tech Resume Bullet points! I'll be more than happy to send over a copy of mine as an example. It's kinda long because I try to force the recruiters to read it but they don't so I just fill it with buzz words which is all they scan on. On Jan 22, 2008 6:32 PM, Joseph L. Casale <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've been saying I need a new job for so long now, I don't believe myself > anymore... I am in a unique environment that's just truly bad for my career > and I need to make a change. For the last ~13 years, I have been in the tech > field and want to up the ante and get out of the small business arena, so I > am looking online for resume examples and could use a pointer. I've only had > two jobs in all that time and neither needed a resume so needless to say, > I'm starting from scratch! > > > > Any pointers would be most appreciated! > jlc > > > > > ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~ ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~ ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~ ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
