Re: .NET Consultant role - Microsoft
There are also some typos in those 12 pages. I always have a number of people proof read my CV to fix such things. I'll point them out when I see you at work tomorrow ;) Steve. -Original Message- From: Heinrich Breedt [heinrichbre...@gmail.com] Date: 06/01/2011 03:05 PM To: ozDotNet ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com Subject: Re: .NET Consultant role - Microsoft Thanks scott, really appreciate your comments and will def take them to heart (wow, from mistake comes some real good after all :) ) On 6/1/11, Scott Barnes scott.bar...@gmail.com wrote: Resumes are part factual evidence and part information architecture. The purpose for you in this case with Microsoft is to somehow get past the recruitment side of things and into the hands of a blue badge (your future boss) who's probably going to have a mixed approach to reading resumes ... (ie to this day i have no idea how i got hired at Microsoft when i did - so take this as a former blue badger who read resumes often as just one guys opinion). 1. *Embrace the concept of more than one column*. Summary of expertise needs better spacing between paragraphs and you need to provide highlights. The objective here is to show bit of leg, but not give away the entire prize. Tease the person into wanting to get you into the interview to know more. Its a dangerous posture to take, but ultimately its always going to be a crap shoot. 2. *Don't be afraid to rip out the highlighter :)* ... inside Microsoft we had this problem around excess information..everyone is hitting you 24/7 with must read...you enjoy reading an email / document as much as a swift kick in the head. I found huge wins by just highlighting data points in anything i sent around ...as then its a case of blah blah blah You need to focus on this blah blah blah its not traditional when it comes to resume transactions but if you want someones attentionthen grab it. 3. *Skills Employment History. *You've told me upfront you have xyz technologies but levels? these days most resumes i have seen etc have advanced, intermediate, specialist etc type leveling. You're wanting to tell the person looking at the resume your strengths and weaknesses. We'll get to the testing of those levels later in the interview process, for now i'll take your word upfront .. Cite them once and move on. Don't re-list them again in the area's of where you worked, its redundant and honestly the person(s) reading the resume are unlikely to map the relevance. Pick 5 major project highlights and thats it, list the brands you worked for but given the visibility of most devs these days don't be afraid to put 1995 -2002 (Upon Request). in there somewhere. As its expected behavior in IT to have a resume thats quite long given the contract arrangements these days. Also tell us what you did not the problems they had..ie i couldn't find where you fit into GIS System you worked on.. sounds interesting, but what role did you play? that sort of thing. 25 words or less per item btw. 4. *Fonts*. Your all over the place with your text sizes. Keep a consistent flow, leverage MS Word Heading1, Heading2 etc. Don't make them to big either 12pt max with secondary text being around 10pt to give the reader balance. Use bold to sparingly more to highlight a new area of focus (ie like this email i guess). Allows readers to skim read if need be. 5. *References etc*. Upon Request. Firstly it removes the page count and secondly its a fishing expedition at times when hunting for jobs, so them having to ask you for who the references are shows they are interested...nothing like a oh so you read it, good. Layering is the key imho. You're a product so you need to sell yourself as one and a good healthy resume feels like you are just doing that - about to make a great acquisition. You want the cover to be eye catching but when you turn it around basically you want a feature break down of what's inside...this is what you're about to buy. Take a slice from Apple's product marketing (as weird as this may sound) they give you just enough but not to much information. Layer in your message about who you are, what you can do, how often you do it and what you want to do next. An example would be start at 100+ words for a description of what you did at a role etc, then scale it back to 50, then back to 25... why 25? why not... :D Anyway, Good luck! :) and MCS is an interesting area to dwell in... bring thickskin and an open mind hehehe... --- Regards, Scott Barnes http://www.riagenic.com On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 9:46 AM, Heinrich Breedt heinrichbre...@gmail.comwrote: I honestly would not know how to cut it down to 2 pages. -- Sent from my mobile device Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague
RE: .NET Consultant role - Microsoft
Where is this role based? From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of Heinrich Breedt Sent: Tuesday, 31 May 2011 4:44 PM To: ozDotNet Subject: Re: .NET Consultant role - Microsoft Hi Priyanka, Yes I would definitely be interested in this position. I have attached my current CV. I Hope we can progress this Heinrich On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 12:09 PM, Priyanka Sindwani (Adecco) a-prs...@microsoft.com wrote: Hi All, My name is Priyanka and I am the APAC Talent Sourcer for Microsoft. I am looking for great Senior .NET Consultants/Architects for Microsoft. It's a Permanent consulting role for Microsoft's Consulting Arm - MCS. Please find the JD attached and drop me a line should you be interested. Many Thanks. Kind Regards, Priyanka Sindwani |Talent Sourcer Email : a-prs...@microsoft.com http://au.linkedin.com/in/priyankasindwani Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: LinkedIn http://twitter.com/pri_aus Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Twitter http://www.facebook.com/Microsoft#!/Microsoft?v=wall Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR37byOZ1sWfKr9KGZKwisfUFxkffT9MyXPX PyiSg9If83qMp73Kg Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: climber-signature.jpg Click http://www.microsoft.com/microsoftservices/en/us/home.aspx here for further information and exciting job opportunities at Microsoft Services -- Heinrich Breedt Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking. - William B. Sprague image001.pngimage002.pngimage003.jpgimage004.jpg
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Can you guys discuss it off list with Priyanka? On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:02 PM, Anthony asale...@tpg.com.au wrote: Where is this role based? *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *Heinrich Breedt *Sent:* Tuesday, 31 May 2011 4:44 PM *To:* ozDotNet *Subject:* Re: .NET Consultant role - Microsoft Hi Priyanka, Yes I would definitely be interested in this position. I have attached my current CV. I Hope we can progress this Heinrich On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 12:09 PM, Priyanka Sindwani (Adecco) a-prs...@microsoft.com wrote: Hi All, My name is Priyanka and I am the APAC Talent Sourcer for Microsoft. I am looking for great Senior .NET Consultants/Architects for Microsoft. It’s a Permanent consulting role for Microsoft’s Consulting Arm – MCS. Please find the JD attached and drop me a line should you be interested. Many Thanks. Kind Regards, * * *Priyanka Sindwani* |Talent Sourcer Email : a-prs...@microsoft.com [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: LinkedIn]http://au.linkedin.com/in/priyankasindwani [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Twitter]http://twitter.com/pri_aus [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR37byOZ1sWfKr9KGZKwisfUFxkffT9MyXPXPyiSg9If83qMp73Kg]http://www.facebook.com/Microsoft#!/Microsoft?v=wall [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: climber-signature.jpg] *Click **here*http://www.microsoft.com/microsoftservices/en/us/home.aspx * for further information and exciting job opportunities at Microsoft Services* -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- *David Connors* | da...@codify.com | www.codify.com Software Engineer Codify Pty Ltd Phone: +61 (7) 3210 6268 | Facsimile: +61 (7) 3210 6269 | Mobile: +61 417 189 363 V-Card: https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors Address Info: https://www.codify.com/contact image001.pngimage002.pngimage004.jpgimage003.jpg
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oops, did i just reply to the list *facepalm* lol On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:04 PM, David Connors da...@codify.com wrote: Can you guys discuss it off list with Priyanka? On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:02 PM, Anthony asale...@tpg.com.au wrote: Where is this role based? *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *Heinrich Breedt *Sent:* Tuesday, 31 May 2011 4:44 PM *To:* ozDotNet *Subject:* Re: .NET Consultant role - Microsoft Hi Priyanka, Yes I would definitely be interested in this position. I have attached my current CV. I Hope we can progress this Heinrich On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 12:09 PM, Priyanka Sindwani (Adecco) a-prs...@microsoft.com wrote: Hi All, My name is Priyanka and I am the APAC Talent Sourcer for Microsoft. I am looking for great Senior .NET Consultants/Architects for Microsoft. It’s a Permanent consulting role for Microsoft’s Consulting Arm – MCS. Please find the JD attached and drop me a line should you be interested. Many Thanks. Kind Regards, * * *Priyanka Sindwani* |Talent Sourcer Email : a-prs...@microsoft.com [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: LinkedIn]http://au.linkedin.com/in/priyankasindwani [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Twitter]http://twitter.com/pri_aus [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR37byOZ1sWfKr9KGZKwisfUFxkffT9MyXPXPyiSg9If83qMp73Kg]http://www.facebook.com/Microsoft#!/Microsoft?v=wall [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: climber-signature.jpg] *Click **here*http://www.microsoft.com/microsoftservices/en/us/home.aspx * for further information and exciting job opportunities at Microsoft Services* -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- *David Connors* | da...@codify.com | www.codify.com Software Engineer Codify Pty Ltd Phone: +61 (7) 3210 6268 | Facsimile: +61 (7) 3210 6269 | Mobile: +61 417 189 363 V-Card: https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors Address Info: https://www.codify.com/contact -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague image002.pngimage003.jpgimage004.jpgimage001.png
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Yes, you just did... and included a CV. Last time someone did that, their CV got dissected with a fine toothed comb. I'm not going to throw stones, I've mis-hit reply to all before when I didn't want to, and lived. On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 6:53 PM, Heinrich Breedt heinrichbre...@gmail.comwrote: oops, did i just reply to the list *facepalm* lol On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:04 PM, David Connors da...@codify.com wrote: Can you guys discuss it off list with Priyanka? On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:02 PM, Anthony asale...@tpg.com.au wrote: Where is this role based? *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *Heinrich Breedt *Sent:* Tuesday, 31 May 2011 4:44 PM *To:* ozDotNet *Subject:* Re: .NET Consultant role - Microsoft Hi Priyanka, Yes I would definitely be interested in this position. I have attached my current CV. I Hope we can progress this Heinrich On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 12:09 PM, Priyanka Sindwani (Adecco) a-prs...@microsoft.com wrote: Hi All, My name is Priyanka and I am the APAC Talent Sourcer for Microsoft. I am looking for great Senior .NET Consultants/Architects for Microsoft. It’s a Permanent consulting role for Microsoft’s Consulting Arm – MCS. Please find the JD attached and drop me a line should you be interested. Many Thanks. Kind Regards, * * *Priyanka Sindwani* |Talent Sourcer Email : a-prs...@microsoft.com [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: LinkedIn]http://au.linkedin.com/in/priyankasindwani [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Twitter]http://twitter.com/pri_aus [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR37byOZ1sWfKr9KGZKwisfUFxkffT9MyXPXPyiSg9If83qMp73Kg]http://www.facebook.com/Microsoft#!/Microsoft?v=wall [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: climber-signature.jpg] *Click **here*http://www.microsoft.com/microsoftservices/en/us/home.aspx * for further information and exciting job opportunities at Microsoft Services* -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- *David Connors* | da...@codify.com | www.codify.com Software Engineer Codify Pty Ltd Phone: +61 (7) 3210 6268 | Facsimile: +61 (7) 3210 6269 | Mobile: +61 417 189 363 V-Card: https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors Address Info: https://www.codify.com/contact -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- Meski Going to Starbucks for coffee is like going to prison for sex. Sure, you'll get it, but it's going to be rough - Adam Hills image002.pngimage003.jpgimage004.jpgimage001.png
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On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:31 PM, mike smith meski...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, you just did... and included a CV. Last time someone did that, their CV got dissected with a fine toothed comb. I think I recall that one - someone took credit for a project someone else on the list delivered or something if I recall. It wasn't pretty. David. I'm not going to throw stones, I've mis-hit reply to all before when I didn't want to, and lived. On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 6:53 PM, Heinrich Breedt heinrichbre...@gmail.com wrote: oops, did i just reply to the list *facepalm* lol On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:04 PM, David Connors da...@codify.com wrote: Can you guys discuss it off list with Priyanka? On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:02 PM, Anthony asale...@tpg.com.au wrote: Where is this role based? *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *Heinrich Breedt *Sent:* Tuesday, 31 May 2011 4:44 PM *To:* ozDotNet *Subject:* Re: .NET Consultant role - Microsoft Hi Priyanka, Yes I would definitely be interested in this position. I have attached my current CV. I Hope we can progress this Heinrich On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 12:09 PM, Priyanka Sindwani (Adecco) a-prs...@microsoft.com wrote: Hi All, My name is Priyanka and I am the APAC Talent Sourcer for Microsoft. I am looking for great Senior .NET Consultants/Architects for Microsoft. It’s a Permanent consulting role for Microsoft’s Consulting Arm – MCS. Please find the JD attached and drop me a line should you be interested. Many Thanks. Kind Regards, * * *Priyanka Sindwani* |Talent Sourcer Email : a-prs...@microsoft.com [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: LinkedIn]http://au.linkedin.com/in/priyankasindwani [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Twitter]http://twitter.com/pri_aus [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR37byOZ1sWfKr9KGZKwisfUFxkffT9MyXPXPyiSg9If83qMp73Kg]http://www.facebook.com/Microsoft#!/Microsoft?v=wall [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: climber-signature.jpg] *Click **here*http://www.microsoft.com/microsoftservices/en/us/home.aspx * for further information and exciting job opportunities at Microsoft Services* -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- *David Connors* | da...@codify.com | www.codify.com Software Engineer Codify Pty Ltd Phone: +61 (7) 3210 6268 | Facsimile: +61 (7) 3210 6269 | Mobile: +61 417 189 363 V-Card: https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors Address Info: https://www.codify.com/contact -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- Meski Going to Starbucks for coffee is like going to prison for sex. Sure, you'll get it, but it's going to be rough - Adam Hills -- *David Connors* | da...@codify.com | www.codify.com Software Engineer Codify Pty Ltd Phone: +61 (7) 3210 6268 | Facsimile: +61 (7) 3210 6269 | Mobile: +61 417 189 363 V-Card: https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors Address Info: https://www.codify.com/contact image003.jpgimage004.jpgimage002.pngimage001.png
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LOL, cant wait, *rubs hands* take your best shot :P On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:32 PM, David Connors da...@codify.com wrote: On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:31 PM, mike smith meski...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, you just did... and included a CV. Last time someone did that, their CV got dissected with a fine toothed comb. I think I recall that one - someone took credit for a project someone else on the list delivered or something if I recall. It wasn't pretty. David. I'm not going to throw stones, I've mis-hit reply to all before when I didn't want to, and lived. On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 6:53 PM, Heinrich Breedt heinrichbre...@gmail.com wrote: oops, did i just reply to the list *facepalm* lol On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:04 PM, David Connors da...@codify.com wrote: Can you guys discuss it off list with Priyanka? On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:02 PM, Anthony asale...@tpg.com.au wrote: Where is this role based? *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *Heinrich Breedt *Sent:* Tuesday, 31 May 2011 4:44 PM *To:* ozDotNet *Subject:* Re: .NET Consultant role - Microsoft Hi Priyanka, Yes I would definitely be interested in this position. I have attached my current CV. I Hope we can progress this Heinrich On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 12:09 PM, Priyanka Sindwani (Adecco) a-prs...@microsoft.com wrote: Hi All, My name is Priyanka and I am the APAC Talent Sourcer for Microsoft. I am looking for great Senior .NET Consultants/Architects for Microsoft. It’s a Permanent consulting role for Microsoft’s Consulting Arm – MCS. Please find the JD attached and drop me a line should you be interested. Many Thanks. Kind Regards, * * *Priyanka Sindwani* |Talent Sourcer Email : a-prs...@microsoft.com [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: LinkedIn] http://au.linkedin.com/in/priyankasindwani [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Twitter] http://twitter.com/pri_aus [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR37byOZ1sWfKr9KGZKwisfUFxkffT9MyXPXPyiSg9If83qMp73Kg]http://www.facebook.com/Microsoft#!/Microsoft?v=wall [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: climber-signature.jpg] *Click **here*http://www.microsoft.com/microsoftservices/en/us/home.aspx * for further information and exciting job opportunities at Microsoft Services* -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- *David Connors* | da...@codify.com | www.codify.com Software Engineer Codify Pty Ltd Phone: +61 (7) 3210 6268 | Facsimile: +61 (7) 3210 6269 | Mobile: +61 417 189 363 V-Card: https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors Address Info: https://www.codify.com/contact -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- Meski Going to Starbucks for coffee is like going to prison for sex. Sure, you'll get it, but it's going to be rough - Adam Hills -- *David Connors* | da...@codify.com | www.codify.com Software Engineer Codify Pty Ltd Phone: +61 (7) 3210 6268 | Facsimile: +61 (7) 3210 6269 | Mobile: +61 417 189 363 V-Card: https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors Address Info: https://www.codify.com/contact -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague image002.pngimage001.pngimage004.jpgimage003.jpg
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Hi Heinrich... If your SMALL cv is 12 pages long, how long is your NORMAL or LARGE cv ? I remember doing CV classes with my degree and they told us to keep them to around 4-5 pages. What do other people on the list do? On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:54 PM, Heinrich Breedt heinrichbre...@gmail.comwrote: LOL, cant wait, *rubs hands* take your best shot :P On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:32 PM, David Connors da...@codify.com wrote: On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:31 PM, mike smith meski...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, you just did... and included a CV. Last time someone did that, their CV got dissected with a fine toothed comb. I think I recall that one - someone took credit for a project someone else on the list delivered or something if I recall. It wasn't pretty. David. I'm not going to throw stones, I've mis-hit reply to all before when I didn't want to, and lived. On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 6:53 PM, Heinrich Breedt heinrichbre...@gmail.com wrote: oops, did i just reply to the list *facepalm* lol On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:04 PM, David Connors da...@codify.comwrote: Can you guys discuss it off list with Priyanka? On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:02 PM, Anthony asale...@tpg.com.au wrote: Where is this role based? *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *Heinrich Breedt *Sent:* Tuesday, 31 May 2011 4:44 PM *To:* ozDotNet *Subject:* Re: .NET Consultant role - Microsoft Hi Priyanka, Yes I would definitely be interested in this position. I have attached my current CV. I Hope we can progress this Heinrich On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 12:09 PM, Priyanka Sindwani (Adecco) a-prs...@microsoft.com wrote: Hi All, My name is Priyanka and I am the APAC Talent Sourcer for Microsoft. I am looking for great Senior .NET Consultants/Architects for Microsoft. It’s a Permanent consulting role for Microsoft’s Consulting Arm – MCS. Please find the JD attached and drop me a line should you be interested. Many Thanks. Kind Regards, * * *Priyanka Sindwani* |Talent Sourcer Email : a-prs...@microsoft.com [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: LinkedIn] http://au.linkedin.com/in/priyankasindwani [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Twitter] http://twitter.com/pri_aus [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR37byOZ1sWfKr9KGZKwisfUFxkffT9MyXPXPyiSg9If83qMp73Kg]http://www.facebook.com/Microsoft#!/Microsoft?v=wall [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: climber-signature.jpg] *Click **here*http://www.microsoft.com/microsoftservices/en/us/home.aspx * for further information and exciting job opportunities at Microsoft Services* -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- *David Connors* | da...@codify.com | www.codify.com Software Engineer Codify Pty Ltd Phone: +61 (7) 3210 6268 | Facsimile: +61 (7) 3210 6269 | Mobile: +61 417 189 363 V-Card: https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors Address Info: https://www.codify.com/contact -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- Meski Going to Starbucks for coffee is like going to prison for sex. Sure, you'll get it, but it's going to be rough - Adam Hills -- *David Connors* | da...@codify.com | www.codify.com Software Engineer Codify Pty Ltd Phone: +61 (7) 3210 6268 | Facsimile: +61 (7) 3210 6269 | Mobile: +61 417 189 363 V-Card: https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors Address Info: https://www.codify.com/contact -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague image002.pngimage001.pngimage004.jpgimage003.jpg
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Nobody, want's to read a CV 4+ pages long, I try to make mine 2 pages. On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 7:48 AM, Grant Molloy graken...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Heinrich... If your SMALL cv is 12 pages long, how long is your NORMAL or LARGE cv ? I remember doing CV classes with my degree and they told us to keep them to around 4-5 pages. What do other people on the list do? On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:54 PM, Heinrich Breedt heinrichbre...@gmail.com wrote: LOL, cant wait, *rubs hands* take your best shot :P On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:32 PM, David Connors da...@codify.com wrote: On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:31 PM, mike smith meski...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, you just did... and included a CV. Last time someone did that, their CV got dissected with a fine toothed comb. I think I recall that one - someone took credit for a project someone else on the list delivered or something if I recall. It wasn't pretty. David. I'm not going to throw stones, I've mis-hit reply to all before when I didn't want to, and lived. On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 6:53 PM, Heinrich Breedt heinrichbre...@gmail.com wrote: oops, did i just reply to the list *facepalm* lol On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:04 PM, David Connors da...@codify.comwrote: Can you guys discuss it off list with Priyanka? On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:02 PM, Anthony asale...@tpg.com.au wrote: Where is this role based? *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *Heinrich Breedt *Sent:* Tuesday, 31 May 2011 4:44 PM *To:* ozDotNet *Subject:* Re: .NET Consultant role - Microsoft Hi Priyanka, Yes I would definitely be interested in this position. I have attached my current CV. I Hope we can progress this Heinrich On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 12:09 PM, Priyanka Sindwani (Adecco) a-prs...@microsoft.com wrote: Hi All, My name is Priyanka and I am the APAC Talent Sourcer for Microsoft. I am looking for great Senior .NET Consultants/Architects for Microsoft. It’s a Permanent consulting role for Microsoft’s Consulting Arm – MCS. Please find the JD attached and drop me a line should you be interested. Many Thanks. Kind Regards, * * *Priyanka Sindwani* |Talent Sourcer Email : a-prs...@microsoft.com [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: LinkedIn] http://au.linkedin.com/in/priyankasindwani [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Twitter] http://twitter.com/pri_aus [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR37byOZ1sWfKr9KGZKwisfUFxkffT9MyXPXPyiSg9If83qMp73Kg]http://www.facebook.com/Microsoft#%21/Microsoft?v=wall [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: climber-signature.jpg] *Click **here*http://www.microsoft.com/microsoftservices/en/us/home.aspx * for further information and exciting job opportunities at Microsoft Services* -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- *David Connors* | da...@codify.com | www.codify.com Software Engineer Codify Pty Ltd Phone: +61 (7) 3210 6268 | Facsimile: +61 (7) 3210 6269 | Mobile: +61 417 189 363 V-Card: https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors Address Info: https://www.codify.com/contact -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- Meski Going to Starbucks for coffee is like going to prison for sex. Sure, you'll get it, but it's going to be rough - Adam Hills -- *David Connors* | da...@codify.com | www.codify.com Software Engineer Codify Pty Ltd Phone: +61 (7) 3210 6268 | Facsimile: +61 (7) 3210 6269 | Mobile: +61 417 189 363 V-Card: https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors Address Info: https://www.codify.com/contact -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- *Michael Ridland | ThinkSmart Digital* Director P. 0404 865 350 E. mich...@thinksmartdigital.com.au W. www.thinksmartdigital.com.au T. www.twitter.com/rid00z L. au.linkedin.com/in/michaelridland http://au.linkedin.com/in/michaelridland image002.pngimage001.pngimage004.jpgimage003.jpg
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Yeah, its difficult keeping it small. I tried to cut down on my older engagements. you are probably right in that it is still too much. My large CV includes all detail of older stuff and my much earlier non IT experience On 6/1/11, Grant Molloy graken...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Heinrich... If your SMALL cv is 12 pages long, how long is your NORMAL or LARGE cv ? I remember doing CV classes with my degree and they told us to keep them to around 4-5 pages. What do other people on the list do? On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:54 PM, Heinrich Breedt heinrichbre...@gmail.comwrote: LOL, cant wait, *rubs hands* take your best shot :P On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:32 PM, David Connors da...@codify.com wrote: On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:31 PM, mike smith meski...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, you just did... and included a CV. Last time someone did that, their CV got dissected with a fine toothed comb. I think I recall that one - someone took credit for a project someone else on the list delivered or something if I recall. It wasn't pretty. David. I'm not going to throw stones, I've mis-hit reply to all before when I didn't want to, and lived. On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 6:53 PM, Heinrich Breedt heinrichbre...@gmail.com wrote: oops, did i just reply to the list *facepalm* lol On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:04 PM, David Connors da...@codify.comwrote: Can you guys discuss it off list with Priyanka? On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:02 PM, Anthony asale...@tpg.com.au wrote: Where is this role based? *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *Heinrich Breedt *Sent:* Tuesday, 31 May 2011 4:44 PM *To:* ozDotNet *Subject:* Re: .NET Consultant role - Microsoft Hi Priyanka, Yes I would definitely be interested in this position. I have attached my current CV. I Hope we can progress this Heinrich On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 12:09 PM, Priyanka Sindwani (Adecco) a-prs...@microsoft.com wrote: Hi All, My name is Priyanka and I am the APAC Talent Sourcer for Microsoft. I am looking for great Senior .NET Consultants/Architects for Microsoft. It’s a Permanent consulting role for Microsoft’s Consulting Arm – MCS. Please find the JD attached and drop me a line should you be interested. Many Thanks. Kind Regards, * * *Priyanka Sindwani* |Talent Sourcer Email : a-prs...@microsoft.com [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: LinkedIn] http://au.linkedin.com/in/priyankasindwani [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Twitter] http://twitter.com/pri_aus [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR37byOZ1sWfKr9KGZKwisfUFxkffT9MyXPXPyiSg9If83qMp73Kg]http://www.facebook.com/Microsoft#!/Microsoft?v=wall [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: climber-signature.jpg] *Click **here*http://www.microsoft.com/microsoftservices/en/us/home.aspx * for further information and exciting job opportunities at Microsoft Services* -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- *David Connors* | da...@codify.com | www.codify.com Software Engineer Codify Pty Ltd Phone: +61 (7) 3210 6268 | Facsimile: +61 (7) 3210 6269 | Mobile: +61 417 189 363 V-Card: https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors Address Info: https://www.codify.com/contact -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- Meski Going to Starbucks for coffee is like going to prison for sex. Sure, you'll get it, but it's going to be rough - Adam Hills -- *David Connors* | da...@codify.com | www.codify.com Software Engineer Codify Pty Ltd Phone: +61 (7) 3210 6268 | Facsimile: +61 (7) 3210 6269 | Mobile: +61 417 189 363 V-Card: https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors Address Info: https://www.codify.com/contact -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- Sent from my mobile device Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague
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And I'm going to be using linkedin for my CV from now on. http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelridland -You can export to pdf -You can network -You can get recommendations -It's less likely to get dated -You can share good links -You can link it up with your twitter, slideshare and blog And you can find jobs too... On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 9:30 AM, Michael Ridland rid...@gmail.com wrote: Nobody, want's to read a CV 4+ pages long, I try to make mine 2 pages. On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 7:48 AM, Grant Molloy graken...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Heinrich... If your SMALL cv is 12 pages long, how long is your NORMAL or LARGE cv ? I remember doing CV classes with my degree and they told us to keep them to around 4-5 pages. What do other people on the list do? On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:54 PM, Heinrich Breedt heinrichbre...@gmail.com wrote: LOL, cant wait, *rubs hands* take your best shot :P On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:32 PM, David Connors da...@codify.com wrote: On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:31 PM, mike smith meski...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, you just did... and included a CV. Last time someone did that, their CV got dissected with a fine toothed comb. I think I recall that one - someone took credit for a project someone else on the list delivered or something if I recall. It wasn't pretty. David. I'm not going to throw stones, I've mis-hit reply to all before when I didn't want to, and lived. On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 6:53 PM, Heinrich Breedt heinrichbre...@gmail.com wrote: oops, did i just reply to the list *facepalm* lol On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:04 PM, David Connors da...@codify.comwrote: Can you guys discuss it off list with Priyanka? On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:02 PM, Anthony asale...@tpg.com.auwrote: Where is this role based? *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *Heinrich Breedt *Sent:* Tuesday, 31 May 2011 4:44 PM *To:* ozDotNet *Subject:* Re: .NET Consultant role - Microsoft Hi Priyanka, Yes I would definitely be interested in this position. I have attached my current CV. I Hope we can progress this Heinrich On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 12:09 PM, Priyanka Sindwani (Adecco) a-prs...@microsoft.com wrote: Hi All, My name is Priyanka and I am the APAC Talent Sourcer for Microsoft. I am looking for great Senior .NET Consultants/Architects for Microsoft. It’s a Permanent consulting role for Microsoft’s Consulting Arm – MCS. Please find the JD attached and drop me a line should you be interested. Many Thanks. Kind Regards, * * *Priyanka Sindwani* |Talent Sourcer Email : a-prs...@microsoft.com [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: LinkedIn] http://au.linkedin.com/in/priyankasindwani [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Twitter] http://twitter.com/pri_aus [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR37byOZ1sWfKr9KGZKwisfUFxkffT9MyXPXPyiSg9If83qMp73Kg]http://www.facebook.com/Microsoft#%21/Microsoft?v=wall [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: climber-signature.jpg] *Click **here*http://www.microsoft.com/microsoftservices/en/us/home.aspx * for further information and exciting job opportunities at Microsoft Services* -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- *David Connors* | da...@codify.com | www.codify.com Software Engineer Codify Pty Ltd Phone: +61 (7) 3210 6268 | Facsimile: +61 (7) 3210 6269 | Mobile: +61 417 189 363 V-Card: https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors Address Info: https://www.codify.com/contact -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- Meski Going to Starbucks for coffee is like going to prison for sex. Sure, you'll get it, but it's going to be rough - Adam Hills -- *David Connors* | da...@codify.com | www.codify.com Software Engineer Codify Pty Ltd Phone: +61 (7) 3210 6268 | Facsimile: +61 (7) 3210 6269 | Mobile: +61 417 189 363 V-Card: https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors Address Info: https://www.codify.com/contact -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- *Michael Ridland | ThinkSmart Digital* Director P. 0404 865 350 E. mich...@thinksmartdigital.com.au W. www.thinksmartdigital.com.au T. www.twitter.com/rid00z L. au.linkedin.com/in/michaelridland http://au.linkedin.com/in/michaelridland
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I honestly would not know how to cut it down to 2 pages. On 6/1/11, Michael Ridland rid...@gmail.com wrote: Nobody, want's to read a CV 4+ pages long, I try to make mine 2 pages. On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 7:48 AM, Grant Molloy graken...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Heinrich... If your SMALL cv is 12 pages long, how long is your NORMAL or LARGE cv ? I remember doing CV classes with my degree and they told us to keep them to around 4-5 pages. What do other people on the list do? On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:54 PM, Heinrich Breedt heinrichbre...@gmail.com wrote: LOL, cant wait, *rubs hands* take your best shot :P On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:32 PM, David Connors da...@codify.com wrote: On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:31 PM, mike smith meski...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, you just did... and included a CV. Last time someone did that, their CV got dissected with a fine toothed comb. I think I recall that one - someone took credit for a project someone else on the list delivered or something if I recall. It wasn't pretty. David. I'm not going to throw stones, I've mis-hit reply to all before when I didn't want to, and lived. On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 6:53 PM, Heinrich Breedt heinrichbre...@gmail.com wrote: oops, did i just reply to the list *facepalm* lol On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:04 PM, David Connors da...@codify.comwrote: Can you guys discuss it off list with Priyanka? On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:02 PM, Anthony asale...@tpg.com.au wrote: Where is this role based? *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *Heinrich Breedt *Sent:* Tuesday, 31 May 2011 4:44 PM *To:* ozDotNet *Subject:* Re: .NET Consultant role - Microsoft Hi Priyanka, Yes I would definitely be interested in this position. I have attached my current CV. I Hope we can progress this Heinrich On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 12:09 PM, Priyanka Sindwani (Adecco) a-prs...@microsoft.com wrote: Hi All, My name is Priyanka and I am the APAC Talent Sourcer for Microsoft. I am looking for great Senior .NET Consultants/Architects for Microsoft. It’s a Permanent consulting role for Microsoft’s Consulting Arm – MCS. Please find the JD attached and drop me a line should you be interested. Many Thanks. Kind Regards, * * *Priyanka Sindwani* |Talent Sourcer Email : a-prs...@microsoft.com [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: LinkedIn] http://au.linkedin.com/in/priyankasindwani [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Twitter] http://twitter.com/pri_aus [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR37byOZ1sWfKr9KGZKwisfUFxkffT9MyXPXPyiSg9If83qMp73Kg]http://www.facebook.com/Microsoft#%21/Microsoft?v=wall [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: climber-signature.jpg] *Click **here*http://www.microsoft.com/microsoftservices/en/us/home.aspx * for further information and exciting job opportunities at Microsoft Services* -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- *David Connors* | da...@codify.com | www.codify.com Software Engineer Codify Pty Ltd Phone: +61 (7) 3210 6268 | Facsimile: +61 (7) 3210 6269 | Mobile: +61 417 189 363 V-Card: https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors Address Info: https://www.codify.com/contact -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- Meski Going to Starbucks for coffee is like going to prison for sex. Sure, you'll get it, but it's going to be rough - Adam Hills -- *David Connors* | da...@codify.com | www.codify.com Software Engineer Codify Pty Ltd Phone: +61 (7) 3210 6268 | Facsimile: +61 (7) 3210 6269 | Mobile: +61 417 189 363 V-Card: https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors Address Info: https://www.codify.com/contact -- Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague -- *Michael Ridland | ThinkSmart Digital* Director P. 0404 865 350 E. mich...@thinksmartdigital.com.au W. www.thinksmartdigital.com.au T. www.twitter.com/rid00z L. au.linkedin.com/in/michaelridland http://au.linkedin.com/in/michaelridland -- Sent from my mobile device Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague
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4 - 5 pages is what recruiters want. 14 pages is over the top. -Original Message- From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of Heinrich Breedt Sent: Wednesday, 1 June 2011 9:46 To: ozDotNet Subject: Re: .NET Consultant role - Microsoft I honestly would not know how to cut it down to 2 pages. On 6/1/11, Michael Ridland rid...@gmail.com wrote: Nobody, want's to read a CV 4+ pages long, I try to make mine 2 pages. On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 7:48 AM, Grant Molloy graken...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Heinrich... If your SMALL cv is 12 pages long, how long is your NORMAL or LARGE cv ? I remember doing CV classes with my degree and they told us to keep them to around 4-5 pages. What do other people on the list do? On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:54 PM, Heinrich Breedt heinrichbre...@gmail.com wrote: LOL, cant wait, *rubs hands* take your best shot :P On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:32 PM, David Connors da...@codify.com wrote: On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 7:31 PM, mike smith meski...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, you just did... and included a CV. Last time someone did that, their CV got dissected with a fine toothed comb. I think I recall that one - someone took credit for a project someone else on the list delivered or something if I recall. It wasn't pretty. David. I'm not going to throw stones, I've mis-hit reply to all before when I didn't want to, and lived. On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 6:53 PM, Heinrich Breedt heinrichbre...@gmail.com wrote: oops, did i just reply to the list *facepalm* lol On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:04 PM, David Connors da...@codify.comwrote: Can you guys discuss it off list with Priyanka? On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:02 PM, Anthony asale...@tpg.com.au wrote: Where is this role based? *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *Heinrich Breedt *Sent:* Tuesday, 31 May 2011 4:44 PM *To:* ozDotNet *Subject:* Re: .NET Consultant role - Microsoft Hi Priyanka, Yes I would definitely be interested in this position. I have attached my current CV. I Hope we can progress this Heinrich On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 12:09 PM, Priyanka Sindwani (Adecco) a-prs...@microsoft.com wrote: Hi All, My name is Priyanka and I am the APAC Talent Sourcer for Microsoft. I am looking for great Senior .NET Consultants/Architects for Microsoft. It's a Permanent consulting role for Microsoft's Consulting Arm - MCS. Please find the JD attached and drop me a line should you be interested. Many Thanks. Kind Regards, * * *Priyanka Sindwani* |Talent Sourcer Email : a-prs...@microsoft.com [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: LinkedIn] http://au.linkedin.com/in/priyankasindwani [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Twitter] http://twitter.com/pri_aus [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR37byOZ1sWfKr9KGZKwisf UFxkffT9MyXPXPyiSg9If83qMp73Kg]http://www.facebook.com/Microso ft#%21/Microsoft?v=wall [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: climber-signature.jpg] *Click **here*http://www.microsoft.com/microsoftservices/en/us/home.a spx * for further information and exciting job opportunities at Microsoft Services* -- Heinrich Breedt Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking. - William B. Sprague -- *David Connors* | da...@codify.com | www.codify.com Software Engineer Codify Pty Ltd Phone: +61 (7) 3210 6268 | Facsimile: +61 (7) 3210 6269 | Mobile: +61 417 189 363 V-Card: https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors Address Info: https://www.codify.com/contact -- Heinrich Breedt Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking. - William B. Sprague -- Meski Going to Starbucks for coffee is like going to prison for sex. Sure, you'll get it, but it's going to be rough - Adam Hills -- *David Connors* | da...@codify.com | www.codify.com Software Engineer Codify Pty Ltd Phone: +61 (7) 3210 6268 | Facsimile: +61 (7) 3210 6269 | Mobile: +61 417 189 363 V-Card: https://www.codify.com/cards/davidconnors Address Info: https://www.codify.com/contact -- Heinrich Breedt Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking. - William B. Sprague -- *Michael Ridland | ThinkSmart Digital* Director P. 0404 865 350 E. mich...@thinksmartdigital.com.au W. www.thinksmartdigital.com.au T. www.twitter.com/rid00z L. au.linkedin.com/in/michaelridland http
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Thanks scott, really appreciate your comments and will def take them to heart (wow, from mistake comes some real good after all :) ) On 6/1/11, Scott Barnes scott.bar...@gmail.com wrote: Resumes are part factual evidence and part information architecture. The purpose for you in this case with Microsoft is to somehow get past the recruitment side of things and into the hands of a blue badge (your future boss) who's probably going to have a mixed approach to reading resumes ... (ie to this day i have no idea how i got hired at Microsoft when i did - so take this as a former blue badger who read resumes often as just one guys opinion). 1. *Embrace the concept of more than one column*. Summary of expertise needs better spacing between paragraphs and you need to provide highlights. The objective here is to show bit of leg, but not give away the entire prize. Tease the person into wanting to get you into the interview to know more. Its a dangerous posture to take, but ultimately its always going to be a crap shoot. 2. *Don't be afraid to rip out the highlighter :)* ... inside Microsoft we had this problem around excess information..everyone is hitting you 24/7 with must read...you enjoy reading an email / document as much as a swift kick in the head. I found huge wins by just highlighting data points in anything i sent around ...as then its a case of blah blah blah You need to focus on this blah blah blah its not traditional when it comes to resume transactions but if you want someones attentionthen grab it. 3. *Skills Employment History. *You've told me upfront you have xyz technologies but levels? these days most resumes i have seen etc have advanced, intermediate, specialist etc type leveling. You're wanting to tell the person looking at the resume your strengths and weaknesses. We'll get to the testing of those levels later in the interview process, for now i'll take your word upfront .. Cite them once and move on. Don't re-list them again in the area's of where you worked, its redundant and honestly the person(s) reading the resume are unlikely to map the relevance. Pick 5 major project highlights and thats it, list the brands you worked for but given the visibility of most devs these days don't be afraid to put 1995 -2002 (Upon Request). in there somewhere. As its expected behavior in IT to have a resume thats quite long given the contract arrangements these days. Also tell us what you did not the problems they had..ie i couldn't find where you fit into GIS System you worked on.. sounds interesting, but what role did you play? that sort of thing. 25 words or less per item btw. 4. *Fonts*. Your all over the place with your text sizes. Keep a consistent flow, leverage MS Word Heading1, Heading2 etc. Don't make them to big either 12pt max with secondary text being around 10pt to give the reader balance. Use bold to sparingly more to highlight a new area of focus (ie like this email i guess). Allows readers to skim read if need be. 5. *References etc*. Upon Request. Firstly it removes the page count and secondly its a fishing expedition at times when hunting for jobs, so them having to ask you for who the references are shows they are interested...nothing like a oh so you read it, good. Layering is the key imho. You're a product so you need to sell yourself as one and a good healthy resume feels like you are just doing that - about to make a great acquisition. You want the cover to be eye catching but when you turn it around basically you want a feature break down of what's inside...this is what you're about to buy. Take a slice from Apple's product marketing (as weird as this may sound) they give you just enough but not to much information. Layer in your message about who you are, what you can do, how often you do it and what you want to do next. An example would be start at 100+ words for a description of what you did at a role etc, then scale it back to 50, then back to 25... why 25? why not... :D Anyway, Good luck! :) and MCS is an interesting area to dwell in... bring thickskin and an open mind hehehe... --- Regards, Scott Barnes http://www.riagenic.com On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 9:46 AM, Heinrich Breedt heinrichbre...@gmail.comwrote: I honestly would not know how to cut it down to 2 pages. -- Sent from my mobile device Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague
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Don't thank me yet, you may actually get the job ;0 heheheheheh --- Regards, Scott Barnes http://www.riagenic.com On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 3:05 PM, Heinrich Breedt heinrichbre...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks scott, really appreciate your comments and will def take them to heart (wow, from mistake comes some real good after all :) ) On 6/1/11, Scott Barnes scott.bar...@gmail.com wrote: Resumes are part factual evidence and part information architecture. The purpose for you in this case with Microsoft is to somehow get past the recruitment side of things and into the hands of a blue badge (your future boss) who's probably going to have a mixed approach to reading resumes ... (ie to this day i have no idea how i got hired at Microsoft when i did - so take this as a former blue badger who read resumes often as just one guys opinion). 1. *Embrace the concept of more than one column*. Summary of expertise needs better spacing between paragraphs and you need to provide highlights. The objective here is to show bit of leg, but not give away the entire prize. Tease the person into wanting to get you into the interview to know more. Its a dangerous posture to take, but ultimately its always going to be a crap shoot. 2. *Don't be afraid to rip out the highlighter :)* ... inside Microsoft we had this problem around excess information..everyone is hitting you 24/7 with must read...you enjoy reading an email / document as much as a swift kick in the head. I found huge wins by just highlighting data points in anything i sent around ...as then its a case of blah blah blah You need to focus on this blah blah blah its not traditional when it comes to resume transactions but if you want someones attentionthen grab it. 3. *Skills Employment History. *You've told me upfront you have xyz technologies but levels? these days most resumes i have seen etc have advanced, intermediate, specialist etc type leveling. You're wanting to tell the person looking at the resume your strengths and weaknesses. We'll get to the testing of those levels later in the interview process, for now i'll take your word upfront .. Cite them once and move on. Don't re-list them again in the area's of where you worked, its redundant and honestly the person(s) reading the resume are unlikely to map the relevance. Pick 5 major project highlights and thats it, list the brands you worked for but given the visibility of most devs these days don't be afraid to put 1995 -2002 (Upon Request). in there somewhere. As its expected behavior in IT to have a resume thats quite long given the contract arrangements these days. Also tell us what you did not the problems they had..ie i couldn't find where you fit into GIS System you worked on.. sounds interesting, but what role did you play? that sort of thing. 25 words or less per item btw. 4. *Fonts*. Your all over the place with your text sizes. Keep a consistent flow, leverage MS Word Heading1, Heading2 etc. Don't make them to big either 12pt max with secondary text being around 10pt to give the reader balance. Use bold to sparingly more to highlight a new area of focus (ie like this email i guess). Allows readers to skim read if need be. 5. *References etc*. Upon Request. Firstly it removes the page count and secondly its a fishing expedition at times when hunting for jobs, so them having to ask you for who the references are shows they are interested...nothing like a oh so you read it, good. Layering is the key imho. You're a product so you need to sell yourself as one and a good healthy resume feels like you are just doing that - about to make a great acquisition. You want the cover to be eye catching but when you turn it around basically you want a feature break down of what's inside...this is what you're about to buy. Take a slice from Apple's product marketing (as weird as this may sound) they give you just enough but not to much information. Layer in your message about who you are, what you can do, how often you do it and what you want to do next. An example would be start at 100+ words for a description of what you did at a role etc, then scale it back to 50, then back to 25... why 25? why not... :D Anyway, Good luck! :) and MCS is an interesting area to dwell in... bring thickskin and an open mind hehehe... --- Regards, Scott Barnes http://www.riagenic.com On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 9:46 AM, Heinrich Breedt heinrichbre...@gmail.comwrote: I honestly would not know how to cut it down to 2 pages. -- Sent from my mobile device Heinrich Breedt “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” - William B. Sprague
