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AlexandreVoyer

Updated 11 hours ago

Has anyone paid to have a resume written for them? - 80 Replies

I used to think it would be best to write my own resume because nobody else knows what I have done better than myself. However, I realized it is kind...

Jason Mantle

Updated 2 days ago

reputable resume writing service/ writer? - 7 Replies

[QUOTE who="Jason Mantle in Sinagapore, Singapore"]Hi there. I had the exact problem a few years ago when I wanted to apply for another job! It...

Bluetea

Updated 9 days ago

Need application help - 6 Replies

[QUOTE who="joyful.mami@hotmail.com in Enterprise, Alabama"]What do I put, if anything, on a job resume during a time period that I didn't have a job...

sally

company split

For my resume I have two special cases that I'm not sure how to explain in my resume. Case 1: My company split into two divisions (formally a and...

Sophianne

Updated 14 days ago

project manager / coordinator cover letter assistance - 6 Replies

1. Watch for grammatical errors and typos. Many recruiters will automatically disqualify your resume without further review if there are too many...

Jeff

Updated 21 days ago

Should I put that I have a British Accent under skills? - 5 Replies

IMHO, it would be taken as inappropriate. Managers are busy, so they might consider extraneous information to be wasting their time. Only put things...

wordsmithtress

Updated 22 days ago

Should I include this in my Resume/Cover Letter? - 2 Replies

It's not desperate at all! If you have the skills and knowledge, you're one step closer to being able to slide seamlessly into the...

wordsmithtress

Updated 22 days ago

Resume help!! - 3 Replies

Definitely list each position as a separate heading to highlight the depth and variety of your experience. Six departments isn't too many to...

HR Connection Pro

Updated 1 month ago

Resume tips - 2 Replies

I agree with Bluetea. With it being such a short stay, it won't even come up in an interview. Just see it as a false start remove it completely.

Peninsula Resumes in Palo Alto, California

Updated 1 month ago

Review My Resume? - 7 Replies

Just wanted some feedback, good or bad on my resume. Looking to transition somehow, someway into the government. Thanks in advance....

Peninsula Resumes in Palo Alto, California

Updated 1 month ago

Online application auto filler? - 5 Replies

I'm sick of filling out these online applications, is there a good auto fill application? I tried one a while back that only uses IE, but it didn't...

Riot in Ware, Massachusetts

Updated 1 month ago

Resume Question - 2 Replies

Hi, I'm in college right now and want to find work over the summer...my question is whether I should put two past jobs on my resume or not. I...

Anyansqer in Modesto, California

Updated 1 month ago

Why resume is not showing up in search? - 1 Reply

I posted my resume on indeed yesterday but when I search specific skills which I have in resume, my resume does not show up in the list. Any idea...

Terrell Pearson in Chicago, Illinois

Updated 1 month ago

How to explain a legitimate employment gap in a resume - 63 Replies

Hi, I graduated from college in 2006 and decided to take a little time off after school after I got cold feet about going to law school (4 years...

Larry Sylvester in BRUNSWICK, Georgia

Updated 1 month ago

Unhappy and Lost - 2 Replies

New kinda to the computer world? But really lost to with the How, Where, What, and I don't have no idea again; Who Where and What! The computer...

Mary inTampa in Jacksonville, Florida

Updated 1 month ago

Listing only the year for short-term work on resumes -- will it hurt me in the long run? - 1 Reply

I have only some temporary jobs with large gaps in between and I've been out of work for a while. When I was trying to improve my resume one of the...

jim1174 in Berkeley, California

Need some advice on what to say

I want to apply for a job at a refinery. Safety is very important to this company. I want to put something on my resume that tells them safety is...

Anonymous in Chicago, Illinois

Updated 1 month ago

Need Help Describing Years When I Volunteered in Christian Ministry/Helping Needy Through Church - 1 Reply

Hello everyone, I have about 5 years of paid work experience and 6 years of time where I volunteered in the christian ministry and helped the needy...

Daniel of THG in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Updated 2 months ago

Resume help - Listing two jobs twice - 1 Reply

Hi there, I need some help with my resume. I have a background as an oral surgery/dental receptionist but would like to get away from those types...

Endoftheworld in East Hartford, Connecticut

Updated 2 months ago

resume/cover letter with volunteer organization - 1 Reply

I am trying to set up a cover letter for a veterinary technician position. I presently do not have a paid job. I have been volunteering my time at a...

freeyourresume in Raleigh, North Carolina

Updated 2 months ago

Question about my resume? - 2 Replies

I am planning to apply for internships this summer and listed out my skills in Basic Web Developing. The problem is that right now my class has not...

beginagainla in Los Angeles, California

Updated 2 months ago

Anyone have luck with a functional resume? - 7 Replies

I am debating about using a functional resume (but include the dates--that always seems dumb to leave them off) because I want to change industries...

ckhay in Boston, Massachusetts

Cover Letter help for H&M, no previous experience

I've tried to make my cover letter and resume as appealing as possible by using my previous work experience to fill in for my non existing retail...

stan1 in Kenmore, Washington

Updated 3 months ago

Need someone to help with my cover letter - 1 Reply

Here's My resume with questions in the bracket. Also from what I've read online i understand that excessive use of the word I isn't good for a cover...

Calfornian in Hayward, California

Updated 3 months ago

I am a Junior in College pursuing a bachelor's in Computer Science. Can someone critique my resume? - 6 Replies

I'm going to be sending this resume out to several tech companies nearby in order to potentially land a software development internship over the...

Bluetea in Texas

Updated 3 months ago

Stay at Home Mom Needs Resume Tips for Returning to Work - 316 Replies

It is hard re-entering the work force after 15 years of child care. Do I include those years on my resume as work experience? If not, is there...

dork in New York, New York

Updated 3 months ago

Should I include this on my resume? - 5 Replies

I got an assignment through a staffing agency but was let go after a month due to some issues. My question is, should I even put this on my resume...

Parafreegal in Chicago, Illinois

Updated 3 months ago

Cover letter help! - 6 Replies

I've read online on how the word I shouldn't be used in a resume , i would like to know if this "law" also applies to Cover letters. I've seen...

KDuncan in Silver Spring, Maryland

QR Mobile Resume?

Hey everyone, I wanted to share a service with fellow job seekers. I found a QR Mobile Resume a cool and unique way to get employers' attention....

wild0110 in Appleton, Wisconsin

Keywords for employers

Does anyone know what section of the resume indeed.com uses to populate the job strengths of a certain Resume? (example; If an employer searches...

sam in Fullerton, California

Updated 4 months ago

Resume Distribution Companies - 83 Replies

O.K.PEOPLE ,,,, I need to hear from you if you have had a bad experience with any company or service that has made promises to you about...

Unemployed Paralegal in Denver, Colorado

Updated 4 months ago

question regarding an achievement - 7 Replies

I've been working for a few years in digital media as a web/media production specialist and project manager, and I'm currently applying to some jobs...

Unemployed Paralegal in Denver, Colorado

Updated 4 months ago

Cover letters -- who to write if no contact? - 53 Replies

Hello, I am wondering if people who have had success with applications in which they have included a cover letter can help me. I am wondering...

HR Uncovered in Seattle, Washington

Updated 4 months ago

Listing multiple companies for the same position? (contractor) - 1 Reply

I have run in to a random problem in trying to update my resume. I have supported Government Agency XYZ for 3 years as a contractor. The first 2...

Bluetea in Texas

Updated 4 months ago

Which of these should I include on my resume? - 3 Replies

Nonprofit Organization--Volunteer--8 years--Now Closed Seasonal Resort--1 season--Company sold and name changed Seasonal Resort 2--1...

Cheshire in Mississauga, Ontario

Updated 4 months ago

Resume advice, please! - 21 Replies

Assumed header. SUMMARY Proven success in leadership roles, consistent achievement throughout 15 years in sales, administrative roles, and...

UchDavid in Toronto, Ontario

Academic Projects on resume?

I'm currently applying for summer coop work-term jobs and I have a few questions. The school recruiter told me to include a section called "Academic...

Gradvocates Resumes in Hoboken, New Jersey

Updated 5 months ago

Help, with my resume please - 3 Replies

Hello, I'm wondering, if I can get some help with my CV, I'm a fully qualified motor mechanic, but trying to get out of the workshop and into a...

Jesse in Great Falls, Montana

Updated 5 months ago

Has any one in the Administrative/clerical field used a resume service? - 7 Replies

I am in Administrative/Clerical field, but my current resume does not showcase my skills and abilities. I've researched a few Resume writing services...

- Indeed Host in Austin, Texas

Updated 5 months ago

Resume completed but not coming up on search - 1 Reply

Hello, I completed my resume and posted it but when I do a specific search it is not one of the resume's returned. Is there a specific time period...

Unemployed Paralegal in Denver, Colorado

Updated 5 months ago

Update Resume - 10 Replies

Hello, I recently got "asked to leave" from my new job. I was only employed for 3 weeks. I was wondering if I have to place that employer/skills...

glenn greenhouse in new york, New York

Updated 6 months ago

Indeed's TERRIBLE resume converter - WHY?? - 12 Replies

I looked around but found no way to post a resume in PDF format. So much time goes in to formatting the content in a resume to be efficiently...

J Rowe in Los Angeles, California

Updated 6 months ago

Refresh Resume to move to top of list - 10 Replies

I understand that to avoid moving further down on a list of resumes, job seekers need to refresh their resumes periodically by making changes. What,...

Joe Gagill in Monticello, New York

Updated 6 months ago

Various positions while in Military - 4 Replies

At various commands I have held different job titles or positions. When I write/type my resume, should I list the various job positions at each...

Unemployed Paralegal in Denver, Colorado

Updated 6 months ago

Spanish Schools - 1 Reply

I lived in South America for a portion of my schooling. I am back in the US, and on my resume should I list the school name as it is in Spanish or...

Unix Brat in Asheville, North Carolina

Updated 7 months ago

How to mention this in a resume - 5 Replies

I am a new Project manager and just finished up with a project. I am in the process of adding details of this last project to my Resume, but I am...

- Indeed Host in Austin, Texas

Updated 7 months ago

how do I get a copy of my Resume? - 1 Reply

How do I get a copy of my Resume emailed to me?

Unemployed Sap in Asbury Park, New Jersey

Updated 7 months ago

How many of you find it stressful to write a resume? - 29 Replies

I was just wondering how many of you find it really stressful when it comes to putting together a resume? What do you find that bothers you the most?...

Unemployed Paralegal in Denver, Colorado

Updated 8 months ago

How to list conflicting job titles on resume - 1 Reply

My current job situation is somewhat confusing so I will try to explain it briefly... I work in a large branch of a bank and my official job title...

Nick L in Medford, Massachusetts

Updated 8 months ago

What do employers think of self-employment? - 89 Replies

Hi everyone. New here...really like this board. I'm just wondering if there is anyone here who can tell me how self-employment is looked upon in...

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