Need some Constructive Criticism
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Hello Kyle,
Good luck with your job hunt!
As for the wordpress part, I'm not familiar with doing that. However, I did download your resume. There are a few things I would change...and of course this is just constructive criticism. I have attached my older resume below for reference.
Drop the objective and replace with a summary- They all know you are looking for a job. Give them a quick snapshot of who you are so that they will continue to read your resume. Start the resume off with a BANG!
Move the education to the bottom of the resume- Education is good and all, but the bottom line is companies want results. Start with your current/ last position and SHOW not tell what you did for your employer.
Wish I had more time, but that is what I have for now. Good luck!
Good luck with your job hunt!
As for the wordpress part, I'm not familiar with doing that. However, I did download your resume. There are a few things I would change...and of course this is just constructive criticism. I have attached my older resume below for reference.
Drop the objective and replace with a summary- They all know you are looking for a job. Give them a quick snapshot of who you are so that they will continue to read your resume. Start the resume off with a BANG!
Move the education to the bottom of the resume- Education is good and all, but the bottom line is companies want results. Start with your current/ last position and SHOW not tell what you did for your employer.
Wish I had more time, but that is what I have for now. Good luck!
First off, thank you for the tips!
Only reason I have my education at the top is because I am going from Programming to Mechanical Engineering, so my previous work experience doesnt directly relate to the jobs I am applying to.
Not sure if this is right or wrong...
Having hired for several open professional positions this year, I guess I can weigh in with some tips from one employer's point of view:
Definitely ditch the Objective - we know you want a job.
Your past jobs do not scream with red flags.(that's a good thing) I get that software and computers aren't necessarily engineering, but you can easily frame your transferrable skills to be marketable in LOTS of different industries.
For example:
With Starwood, you list project management. I would want to hear more about that in the interview, and see how you'd apply those experiences to the new position. That role requires organization, teamwork, follow-up, and execution... any boss is looking for an employee who can deliver.
For the Educational Institute - This work seems to be more behind the scenes, leverage your timeliness, accolades, and most importantly the RESULT or added value your results provided to your company.
Remember, the Resume is your key to an interview. Listing positions held or degrees earned alone will not get you in front of someone to talk business. I agree with Scot, use your resume to show what you have done and are capable of.
Most employers hire to backfill a need, which means they are already behind an eight ball. The more they can count on you to DO right out of the gate, the more likely they are to take a gamble on an external candidate rather than hire from within.
One final note - I am not the end all for resume advice. There are lots of resources out there if you need help. Monster, and careerbuilder.com have links for job seekers that can help you add some polish as well.
Best of luck Brother.
Definitely ditch the Objective - we know you want a job.
Your past jobs do not scream with red flags.(that's a good thing) I get that software and computers aren't necessarily engineering, but you can easily frame your transferrable skills to be marketable in LOTS of different industries.
For example:
With Starwood, you list project management. I would want to hear more about that in the interview, and see how you'd apply those experiences to the new position. That role requires organization, teamwork, follow-up, and execution... any boss is looking for an employee who can deliver.
For the Educational Institute - This work seems to be more behind the scenes, leverage your timeliness, accolades, and most importantly the RESULT or added value your results provided to your company.
Remember, the Resume is your key to an interview. Listing positions held or degrees earned alone will not get you in front of someone to talk business. I agree with Scot, use your resume to show what you have done and are capable of.
Most employers hire to backfill a need, which means they are already behind an eight ball. The more they can count on you to DO right out of the gate, the more likely they are to take a gamble on an external candidate rather than hire from within.
One final note - I am not the end all for resume advice. There are lots of resources out there if you need help. Monster, and careerbuilder.com have links for job seekers that can help you add some polish as well.
Best of luck Brother.