Posted by BeardedLady on December 22, 2002, at 18:33:51
In reply to Re: Resumé Advice, posted by bookgurl99 on December 22, 2002, at 16:45:16
bookie:
I can't help with your CP friend; that probably needs a different thread.
As for grown up jobs when your last ones have been menial, a little embellishment and clever verbs will save the day. Of course, you need to be willing to take an entry-level position, and your objective should probably reflect that. (I don't even have an objective on my résumé, as I usually give it to clients, rather than prospective employers, and I state my objective in a good cover letter. I need all the room I can get to keep it one page.)
You should speak to someone who does résumés for a living--or check a web site; I'm sure there's a good one.
I still think verbs are the most important. Even if your jobs aren't impressive, your skills can be. Use the Related Experience heading to show off something you can do that didn't come from a job.
I hope this helps. I can't be more specific unless I know what, exactly, we're talking about.
I got my first job working for a one-man ad agency after being a secretary for years and years while I earned a MA. I got the job because of my cover letter, which began, "Oooh! Oooh! Pick me!"
beardy : )>
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