Have a go at my resume

[simms]

Graduating this year, looking to get into Oil and Gas. Obviously names and locations have been changed.

Any new tips? I realize the margins are kind of thin, but it's my only option if I want to keep it to a page and size 10.

 

[tfinch2]

CPR Certification is not an award. Some C++ makes it look like you know how to just write 'hello world' type apps. Other than that it looks pretty decent. Nice GPA. No objective?

 

[azoomee]

disregard.

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: azoomee
Password doesn't work.

No, you just suck at the copy/paste.

 

[Goosemaster]

very nice.

 

[simms]

Originally posted by: tfinch2
CPR Certification is not an award. Some C++ makes it look like you know how to just write 'hello world' type apps. Other than that it looks pretty decent. Nice GPA. No objective?

Thanks. Figured CPR couldn't go there, but I went a while without an award since I've been working a lot, and smaller awards (like participation) don't really sell.

Should I just remove it instead? I want to highlight that I worked straight for half a decade so I am committed to my career.

No objective - maybe too general to be any good, and just when I'm starting out, I could go anywhere.

And if you read the "some C++" that way, that's good. I'm a ChemE with a little bit of programming, not a software developer or a CompSci/SoftE, so the scope of my C++ is "hello world" and a bit of programming in my first year to get my hands wet.

 

[enyce2k9]

slap a small happy face sticker on a corner and done.

 

[simms]

Up for the morning crowd.

 

[simms]

^ Any constructive advice?

 

[Kelnoen]

In my experience it pays to have a small personal statement.
Seperates you from the robots.

 

[RichUK]

Originally posted by: Kelnoen
In my experience it pays to have a small personal statement.
Seperates you from the robots.

I agree.

 

[blackbishop26]

i would keep the cpr certification. many companies have a first responder team or at least a few people trained in first aid.

 

[Xstatic1]

Originally posted by: simms

Thanks. Figured CPR couldn't go there, but I went a while without an award since I've been working a lot, and smaller awards (like participation) don't really sell.

Should I just remove it instead? I want to highlight that I worked straight for half a decade so I am committed to my career.

No objective - maybe too general to be any good, and just when I'm starting out, I could go anywhere.

And if you read the "some C++" that way, that's good. I'm a ChemE with a little bit of programming, not a software developer or a CompSci/SoftE, so the scope of my C++ is "hello world" and a bit of programming in my first year to get my hands wet.

overall, looks GREAT!!

here a few very minor suggestions:

• i don't really think you need to have the "while accounting finances accurately" since your title alone justifies you're gonna handle the finances responsibly----also, how often are the events (monthly, quarterly, monthly, random?)...it would be good to have a word before "events", but otherwise you can keep as is

• "as a leader of 200 people"--it's a club, right? can you substitute "members" for "people"?

• put the "some C++" at the end of that line (i.e. after Javascript) unless you're really saying you only know SOME C++, PHP, MySQL & JavaScript--'cause if that's the case, leave as is

• you can leave the entire Lifeguard line in there--you're a college student; if you had already graduated and wanted to keep it, it would go under the Experience (or Employment) heading

 

[simms]

Originally posted by: Kelnoen
In my experience it pays to have a small personal statement.
Seperates you from the robots.

Give me an example. Are we talking like an objective here?

 

[simms]

 

[Xstatic1]

Originally posted by: simms


Thanks. 1st point I agree, but I guess I would have to reword it to sell something else. ... I could combine the points and say "Manages over $1500 for over 5 events while demonstrating abilities to take initiative in a directive position as a leader of 200 members" ?

don't worry about combining---just add 5 before "events" and you're good to go!

 

[simms]

Thanks. Late night bump for those going to work/school tomorrow?

 

[Kelnoen]

Originally posted by: simms

Originally posted by: Kelnoen
In my experience it pays to have a small personal statement.
Seperates you from the robots.

Give me an example. Are we talking like an objective here?

Normally I have found great use in a statement like.

I am a currently doing [insert thing] at [insert place] which outlines my drive an ambition in [insert field]. I enjoy my work a great deal which I believe is key to excelling in any task over a long time frame. I enjoy [sport], [hobby] and [interesting thing].

Can be longer/shorter and I normally change it depending on the type of job/position.

When I had to review a large number ov CV's I found the ones I remembered had some information in sentences with interesting language and points in rather than just a list of points.

 

[simms]

I see. So I assume it goes at the top - what do you call it?

 

[Kelnoen]

Originally posted by: simms
I see. So I assume it goes at the top - what do you call it?

Always put it right at the top so it's the first thing they read after name address etc.
I don't have a heading for this although you can if you want a more structured look to it.
I would recommend 'Introduction' or maybe 'About me' if you want a title for it although adding a title loses you a few lines of space which is obviously at a premium.

 

[simms]

Originally posted by: Kelnoen

Originally posted by: simms
I see. So I assume it goes at the top - what do you call it?

Always put it right at the top so it's the first thing they read after name address etc.
I don't have a heading for this although you can if you want a more structured look to it.
I would recommend 'Introduction' or maybe 'About me' if you want a title for it although adding a title loses you a few lines of space which is obviously at a premium.

Thanks for the tip. I did end up losing a lot of space so I think i'll have to leave it as is.