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lunchmeat
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what goes on a resume?
May 7 2007 7:41PM
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DDrem.
Posts: 3552 - Karma: 24
what are you applying for?
we learned about them in spanish class. in that we write about our height and birthdate and shit. i dont think its right.
include like accomplishments, what you can offer, past experiences/jobs/relations
May 7 2007 7:43PM
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Itsbackfliptime
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education, previous job experience, a couple personal activities (to show you're a normal person), volunteer stuff if you have room. Keep it to 1 page. Companies only glance at resumes so you want your most important information first.
May 7 2007 7:47PM
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MarkieR
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you're trying to sell yourself so only include good things about yourself and your accomplishments. highschool, college, grad school, etc... also, any honors you graduated with, i.e. valedictorian, magna cum laude, etc...
May 7 2007 7:50PM
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skipillager
Posts: 1275 - Karma: 20
Education
Last level completed:

Languages

Overview
Examples:
Outstanding organizational and communicational skills
Ability to plan and coordinate tasks well
Reliable and accurate
Enthusiastic with a positive attitude
Honest and trustworthy

Work Experience

Volunteer Experience

Interests

References max:3
May 7 2007 7:54PM
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skipillager
Posts: 1275 - Karma: 20
meant.....
a maximum of 2 pages.
keep your resumee short.
May 7 2007 7:55PM
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Itsbackfliptime
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don't put references on a resume. They'll contact you for references if they want them. At least thats what I've been told.
May 7 2007 8:01PM
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skipillager
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Nope. It's good to have refernces.
There aren't many employers that will call you for you're reference.
Unless you leave a reference letter with your resumée.
May 7 2007 9:36PM
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killa_cam
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Absolutely do not put your references on your resume. "References upon request" is all you need. It's disrespectful to the people who agreed to be your reference to freely give away their information, like their home phone number, to every single place you apply. If a company is interested in you, then you can give them your reference, typically after being contacted for an interview.
May 7 2007 10:37PM
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keystoner1
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jea he has a point
May 7 2007 10:39PM
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smuggsVT
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stuff about yourself
May 7 2007 10:51PM
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skipillager
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It really depends.
I've applied to several places lately,
and most of them have asked for a list of references.
So I've just asked the person,
who you're using as a reference,
if you are able to put them onto your resumée,
under references.

And I've never used a home phone number.
Prettyy much always use the last place I worked/volunteered for; so the number at work.
May 8 2007 11:51AM
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*steph*
Posts: 729 - Karma: 45
Sorry, but I would agree with Killa_Cam. Do not put references on your resume. If they would like references, they will ask. There are much better ways to use the space at the early stage of submitting a resume.

Also, I think you mentioned earlier that the resume should be no more than 2 pages. Actually, I would not go over a page for people our age (HS/College/Young Professionals). It should be concise. Only people that have been working for many years, with substantially more experience than people of our age, should have resumes that are several pages long.
May 8 2007 11:59AM
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skipillager
Posts: 1275 - Karma: 20
Yeah I guess you're right with that part.
Cuz jeaaa.. the references part went onto the second page.
And they do only skim through it.
Thanks.
May 8 2007 12:03PM
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*steph*
Posts: 729 - Karma: 45
Here is the format of my resume:

Header containing my personal contact info

Education
College - state degrees/major and graduation date
GPA info (can list both Major GPA and Cumulative GPA if desired)
Relevent Coursework (important classes that you have taken that pertain to the job you are applying for)

High School
GPA (if available) and SAT score
Honors and Awards if applicable
Activities

Professional Experience
(list experiences in reverse-chronological order: start with most recent)
For each experience, do not only state company/job title/etc, but use bullet points to highlight responsibilities, achievements, lessons learned, etc.

Skills
List of Computer Skills
Languages
(and any other skills that may apply)

Personal Interests and Activities


Hope that all helps, feel free to ask more questions or run your resume by me if you need any help.

May 8 2007 12:11PM
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papasteeze
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Unlesssss  you are hugely verifiably qualified - you better put references on..  I throw out most resumes with no references.  
May 8 2007 1:14PM
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Mr_Papageorgio
Posts: 1271 - Karma: 117
have your references on a seperate sheet only when the employer asks for them

coverletter should go in front of the resume though
May 8 2007 3:59PM
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