What do you mean my resume sucks?
Resume Writing the Black Art of Job Hunting
So far, I have had 3 separate and dissimilar groups of people say the same thing, my resume sucks. I answer, “This format got me a job 20 years ago, what could be wrong with it now?”, they smirk at me knowingly.
I am being facetious, maybe, however the science and acumen to write the “killer” resume is not currently in my writing capabilities (but it will be very soon). The resume is the key to the front door of any job you apply to (unless you have amazing contacts) and it needs to capture the interest of someone who is going to spend no more than a minute reading it (unless this is an electronic system, like Workopolis or Monster, which has other parameters to keep in mind). A resume must catch the reader’s attention quickly (not like a blog, which can ramble on and on, mindlessly about singing horses, or why you hate the banks or whatever else is on the mind of the blogger). Writing punchy, short and catchy phrases is important, this is one of the reasons your resume sucks.
Why Does Your Resume Suck?
Well for the obvious reasons given, that most folks never take a course on how to write a resume. I will be attending a seminar on this exact skill tomorrow, so I might know more soon, however, a lot of folks that will review your resume, tell you your resume sucks, because, they want to rewrite it for you and charge you $600 for this service (at least). Another reason they say that your resume sucks, is because they want you to buy their book on how to write a resume, or attend their seminar on how to write an effective resume.
Does your resume suck ? I have no idea, however, remember that if someone tells you that and then wants to offer you an expensive service to fix it, you should wonder what their motives are.
I do know that my resume sucks .
Bank Fees Back
As I have ranted in the past, I love Free Banking (i.e. no fee banking) and my year of “Bank fee vacation” has ended with TD, and I haven’t had time to go in and argue for another year’s grace period. I got nailed to pay $12.95 again, and I am not very happy.
I may have a new angle of attack, which is that there is a new bank branch opening of RBC right near my house, and I may ask them, “How long can I have free banking with you?”, and then simply dump TD, we shall, see, but I will keep you all posted on that as well.
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August 6th, 2008 at 8:39 AM
I’ve never paid an explicit monthly fee for banking. Every couple of months I get charged an extra 60 cents or so because I went over the number of free withdrawals (2 per month, I think). This is a side effect of the fact that I use cash and have never used a debit card.
August 6th, 2008 at 11:43 AM
I just hired someone whose resume was way too long – it mentioned some great things and since I didn’t have 200 resumes to read I had time to go through it. Following “the rules” won’t always get you what you want but they are generally good ideas.
What I don’t like about resume writing advice in general is that it’s too narrowly focused. The best way to write a resume is to do something that will be noticed. If you write just enough to make someone want to learn more the resume has done its job. You want to make the best of what you have but there’s no tricks that will give you another 10 years of experience.
August 6th, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Resume Samples and Templates
What roles do you see yourself having in a new organization? Find out which industries you’re looking for. Identify companies that you think you would like to be a part of. Determine who makes the decisions. Do you have a plan to go after your goal? Do not send your resume out to just anyone without warning. Such unsolicited resume are often thrown away, unread. Always do the necessary homework at the beginning.
When you can, use your well developed and written resume as a follow up tool, not as the first item you present. Present yourself as the product, not your resume. It should be utilized at the close of any great conversation, without regard to how short it may have been. Use it to remind readers of your main strengths, and provide details that they are curious about. You won’t fall prey to the “send me your paper, and I’ll think about meeting with you” approach. The potential employer, or the person who is looking for the job, is not benefited by prescreening with the resume method. Have some discussions with people. Research the company thoroughly. Promote your skills and assets. Make it happen for yourself!
Resume Samples and Templates
August 6th, 2008 at 9:28 PM
For TD, you could call in and ask them to waive the fees nicely.
I don’t pay any banking fee, because I either use my LOC as Chequing account (unlimited transaction), or I have their Select Service ($5000 minimum, but I get VISA fees waived, free USD account and other benefits)
Yeah, sometimes I wonder how I ever got hired, sometimes I think resume doesn’t even matter … who knows, I’ve never been on the hiring side
September 3rd, 2008 at 7:36 PM
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