Resume Tips: I Need Them vol. Help Me Land a Better Career

crcballer55 said:
Tech field and startups are a completely different ballgame from the rest of the business world.

My career follows a similar pattern of your third job. EVERY job I've had, my direct manager has been fired within 6 months of me leaving. The exception was my last long term company. I had a great boss, but the company folded after 1 year. I was at another temp job for 1 month, then was fired for performance. The company was disbarred from the state bar several months after I left (which I was hoping for all along.
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I only used the tech field because I was hanging out in Silicon Beach for a while and the competition to get a technical person is ridiculous.

I'm in a scientific field. I started moving around because I wanted raises and the annual raise at the same company is laughable.

I grew to become really jaded of corporate America. Most companies try so hard to be lean with all that 5-6S, 6 sigma, etc. but are so backwards with unneeded layers in management. I've seen pretty much it all. Been accused of sexual harassment when I was asked by my manager to write up an employee of mine. Saw drivers used our company cars to pick up thots/hookers at early morning hours. Saw the director who slept her way up to a top tier position.

I can't fathom being with one company for 5-6 years. I wouldn't have got all the life experiences I got, good and bad. It would've been boring as hell for me personally because it would be on cruise control.
 
I'm jealous of you fam, I just graduated and am looking to do exactly what you're doing.
 
AZwildcats said:
I'm jealous of you fam, I just graduated and am looking to do exactly what you're doing.
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There's nothing to be jealous of :lol: My first job was horrible by definition of 'management' position because it wasn't a desk nor day time job. I worked swing and grave shifts, was out in the airfield with the line employees in all weathers trying to redo processes. I was hungry for any job within 50 miles, while others felt privileged to make $X off the bat because they got a bachelor's.

If you're jealous of me, then I'm jealous of my young gunning friends who are in their early 20s netting 7 figure incomes :lol:

In all seriousness, jealousy is a horrible trait to have. Try to be an optimist, brother. Corny, but it helps out especially in tough times. There's a reason why all successful people have an up-look on life. You're young, healthy, and about to graduate. If you have no baggage, then go apply in other cities. The job pool instantly becomes a lot bigger. Seeing your SN, I'm guessing you're in AZ somewhere. If so, job market is kinda not that great. A lot of my biz friends moved to Scottsdale because of low cost of land and labor code, etc. I've gone out to see them twice and I was bored within a weekend, given I'm from LA so I'm used to the city life. I looked for jobs in my field here and there throughout the years and nothing ever came up out there.

Side note: if you or anyone else are applying for jobs that are far, note that in your objective :lol: I did it several years ago and got calls asking if I knew the job was in city: ________
 
AdobeCS4 said:
I see a lot about networking. How does one do this and get better at it? Ya boy is tired of retail.
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You need to attend professional networking events for the industry or expertise of your choice.

If you are a startup guy, there are a ton of startup events happening in big and small cities. With the smaller cities, it's easier to get to know the top dogs, CEO's founders etc...Another example is that if you are in marketing, there are a ton of workshops, socials, talks catered to the marketing group. Same with fashion, same with tech, same with legal etc...

Where do you find these events?

Two places:

1- Meetups: http://www.meetup.com/
2- searching through eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/

I am sure there are other resources like professional associations and what not, but those two tools above are my go to tools as they are the most popular.

Also, for any current students out there, if you are the go to type and would go to all the university networking events, I would suggest to look the other way and also use the tools above.

Why?

Because at university events, you will meet recruiters and the student to employer ratio will be 20:1 and EVERYONE will be thirsty for a job.
When you go to networking events outside school, you will meet your potential managers rather than recruiters, that's one step closer to where you want to be and avoid the recruiter all together. You will also most likely be the ONLY student there making you stand out and ggivea strong impression to your potential boss. Almost no competition with other students and you develop real relationships.
 
Interview tips? I want to nail it. And HR told me their dress code, but not to wear a suit and tie. Tips?
 
I work in the staffing industry. These are the tips that I would like to give you.

1. Before your interview , go for 30 minute light run
2. Type up a list of questions you want to ask them, and bring a physical copy to your interview
3. Address their concerns with you as a candidate. You can do this at the very beginning of the interview (if it's a stretch for you and you're a littl under qualified) , or at the end to wrap it up nicely. You're basically asking- why would you not give me the job? Or do you have any hesitations when it comes to bringing me on board. You can ask in your own words.
 
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Do hiring employers care about having too many employers on the resume?
 
Rich said:
Do hiring employers care about having too many employers on the resume?
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It will depend on many things. Not all hiring managers are the same. It's also a red flag if you're jumping between different industries and if you're not staying at a job very long.
 
Rich said:
Do hiring employers care about having too many employers on the resume?
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Yup, its a huge red flag. From their perspective, why should they invest the time and resources in you if you dont look like you would do the same? Onboarding employees is expensive.

I think it really cant be something thats black and white though, if someone just constantly gets better offers you cant knock them for it.

If you can I'd just remove non relevant jobs from it.
AdobeCS4 said:
Thoughts on interview follow ups? Necessary or no.
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I think its very necessary. If you dont hear something in two weeks, feel free to follow up and show them you're still interested.
 
As long as when your are switching jobs, it is to a higher position and advancing your career, (Jr to Sr to Manager to Director), the length of time at a job doesn't really matter.
 
AdobeCS4 said:
Sample follow up email? It's only been a week. Just curious
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Good morning Mr Smith,

Thank you for the opportunity to interview for the position X last week. Please let me know if I can be of further help. I thoroughly look forward to being part of your organization.

Warm regards,

Your name.


Been using that or similar since I got out of college. Works great for me.

cguy610 said:
As long as when your are switching jobs, it is to a higher position and advancing your career, (Jr to Sr to Manager to Director), the length of time at a job doesn't really matter.
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From my experience, titles don't mean much. Sr director at mom and pop store isn't making more money than a manager at a global firm.

My advices from earlier pages remain the same. I'm about 4 month in at this job and got a phone interview yesterday from a recruiter who founded my resume. Pay is slight more, about 8-10k annually, but probably not going to entertain it. It's a global player, done working for them. Just needed to get an interview in since its been a couple months.
 
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Can anyone help a papi out with some good, simple, straight to the point resume templates [emoji]128064[/emoji]

My joint needs massive restructuring.
 
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AdobeCS4 said:
Who has a good, straight to the point cover letter?
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No such thing.

The cover letter is the most time consuming part to make because you have to do the background on the company you're applying for and cater accordingly.


Ironically enough, in my field, which is scientific...all the jobs I got, and offers I got, I never used a cover letter :lol:

I only use one on a position that is a different field...tells them why I want to jump at the very least.
 
AdobeCS4 said:
Who has a good, straight to the point cover letter?
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This is a base level draft that I used to alter and touch up for each application:
Name
email
cell phone

To Whom It May Concern:

My name is ________ and I would like to apply for your open position. I have a ______ degree from _______ and since graduation in ______I have held various positions that pertain to the ________. I would like to make the transition to your firm because I have a passionate interest in _______ and feel that this position will allow me to gain more experience with a company that is relevant in the industry.

I have an excellent working knowledge of ________ from my academic and working background. My time in the __________ has given me a strong understanding of how processes work from both the aspect _____________. I have also __________(put whatever else you think matters in here) will allow me to better serve the firm.

My resume is attached to provide further details of my experience and accomplishments. I welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications with you and learn more about the position. I can be reached via phone at _________ or via email at ___________.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

_________
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antidope antidope repped for that cover letter sample. Going back to the whole gmail vs others thing, does anyone use their school email for resumes and stuff? :nerd:
 
Doxen5703 said:
@Antidope repped for that cover letter sample. Going back to the whole gmail vs others thing, does anyone use their school email for resumes and stuff?
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Nope, even when I was in school, I didn't use my school email.

Use a Gmail or Outlook email.
 
Only email I would use besides Gmail is a school email but if given the option between both I'm definitely going Gmail.
 
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