help me out! need resume advice

[Skiddex]

here is my current resume. i am in the process of looking for jobs and would appreciate any input.

thanks ahead of time!

-big dan

edit: changed to pdf version
edit2: updated with new version of resume

 

[DivideBYZero]

Continue.

 

[Mo0o]

Is the "reference upon request" part even necessary anymore?

 

[Nerva]

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Is the "reference upon request" part even necessary anymore?

nope, dont provide unless asked for. i would google a list of action verbs, try not to use the same verb more than once under 1 past experience.

stick with times new roman, there is way too much white space. your right margin is also different than the left. try to be more specific in each bullet, maybe list some of your relevant courses. i would out my GPA, hit F7

 

[Skiddex]

should i take out my semester abroad and just make a note of it under my other education section?

 

[jlbenedict]

On your "Assistant Network Systems Administrator" position;
You have, "Provided Engineer support with software and hardware solutions".

In my opinion, your use of the word "Engineer" gives me the impression you are trying to boast yourself above your real world qualifications. Also, if you truly did do engineer support, I believe the correct term (at least in todays world) to use is Tier 3 support.

But as I've mentioned, its just my opinion; not set in stone or anything like that.

:thumbsup:

 

[DivideBYZero]

Pause. Resume.

 

[HN]

ok, mr. doe...if that is indeed your name *squints*

i don't think there is such as word as "developmented"

 

[Skiddex]

Originally posted by: jlbenedict
On your "Assistant Network Systems Administrator" position;
You have, "Provided Engineer support with software and hardware solutions".

In my opinion, your use of the word "Engineer" gives me the impression you are trying to boast yourself above your real world qualifications. Also, if you truly did do engineer support, I believe the correct term (at least in todays world) to use is Tier 3 support.

But as I've mentioned, its just my opinion; not set in stone or anything like that.

:thumbsup:

i deployed and tested builds on CT machines, reporting back to developers. is that tier 3?

 

[Skiddex]

Originally posted by: HN
ok, mr. doe...if that is indeed your name *squints*

i don't think there is such as word as "developmented"

haha, good call. fixed. will update original post in a bit

 

[mundane]

Caveat: I'm not in HR, nor have I ever hired anyone.

However, I'd include some pertinent details about what you _learned_ while in Denmark.

 

[bobdelt]

education should be on top

that and add descriptive adverbs... Like, "effectively developed" stuff like that

 

[Nerva]

Originally posted by: bobdelt
education should be on top

that and add descriptive adverbs... Like, "effectively developed" stuff like that

nah, just use action verb.

 

[Skiddex]

updated some things...you all have been a great help so far!