Resume Writing Advice

Confusing issue with Yahoo HotJobs?

Michelle — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:18:18 +0000

Completed first draft of resume on HotJobs and attempted to upload. Received message that the file was too big and would have to either be edited down or "uploaded in a different way." I began to edit down as I had no way of knowing what "uploaded in a different way" meant. I did not finish downsizing, The following day I began to receive a number of emails referring to "having seen my resume on line." (Have not worked with any other online employment sites, so "whatever was seen," has to be related to HotJobs.) I returned to the first page where the url for my resume is posted. In clicking on that url, I received a message stating that the resume could not be found in the database.

Now I’m left with "something" in the way of a resume that has "somehow" been posted on HotJobs, even though I was told that the file was too big to upload and on clicking the url, I receive that message stating that the resume is not in the database.

Can anyone resolve this mystery? I really need to get the correct resume up and running. Last question; if one edits their resume after it has been posted, is the resume automatically changed on line or does one have to upload again? Thx so much for your efforts.

i use monster

What is a good absolutely FREE resume builder?

Michelle — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:16:44 +0000

I need one ASAP! Thanks

You can try one of these:

http://download.cnet.com/Microsoft-Works/3000-18483_4-12473.html

http://www.openoffice.org/

How to become a teachers favourite student?

Michelle — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:15:23 +0000

I want to become this teachers favourite student but I don’t have him for a class. I had him once at the start of the year but he moved class. I speak to him around school (just a basic "hello, how are you?" conversation) but I want to become his favourite student. Are there any conversation starters that you could recommend or things I should say to him? Please and thank you.
No I am not in love with this teacher, yuck. I just think he teaches cool and I just want to stay on his good side. I’ve become a favourite student with another teacher but that’s because I have a few classes with her. So don’t think I’m in love, he’s too old.

haha nice question:

1. Don’t talk in class unless instructed or allowed to talk. Normally, talking before/after the bell is okay but don’t be too loud. Teachers are known to appreciate people who are quiet and hard working. Be attentive, not talkative, while you’re in class.

2. Always listen to the teacher and pay attention. This will show that you are interested in the subject. Teachers are impressed by such students, especially when there are also students present who show a lack of interest in any studies.

3. Offer to help others if you know the subject. At home, study a bit extra by going online and copying problems. This will make the subject easier for you, and people will suspect that you studied at home.

4. Show a lot of work on your homework. This is perhaps the most important step. In math, teachers like students who show work. Even if you show more than you are required to, do what it takes. No teacher will punish a student for showing a lot of work. In fact, their homework might be used as a class example in a class where most kids fail to show work.

5. If you have questions, try to ask your teacher and classmates for assistance. Not only will it help you learn more, but will show, again, that you are truly into it.

6. Make your parents go to parent teacher conferences. Advise them to ask how you can do better at the subject.

7. Study for tests in free time in math if you have any instead of just pulling out a book and reading.

God bless you.

regards,
Anish

Would a resume writing service help?

Michelle — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:31:31 +0000

I’m a recent college graduate with a BSC in biology with a good GPA, some clinical experience but not lab experience. All of these employers want laboratory experience. I have applied to about sixty jobs and no luck. I’m thinking it’s my resume combined with lack of lab experience. Do you think if I were to have a professional resume writer write my resume, it would overshadow what I lack and give me a better chance? Or are Resume Writing Services rubbish? Mature nice answers please cuz I’m worried sick.

With all the resume guides and free advice there is no need to go to a resume service. Resume services range from excellent to very bad and picking one can be difficult. So be careful and do some research before you spend your money. – It is difficult to truthfully mask a lack of specified experience on a resume as most companies use trained professionals or computer programs to screen resumes and applications. They usually look for key words. The trick is to use the key words without blatantly lying. If you did lab work as part of college training you may be able to portray it a manner to get you past the reviewer. For example you probably had classes where you grew cultures and processed the results. I am not advising you to fabricate experience, but to state those processes which you actually performed in the lab at school. Once you get the interview, you will have to convince them that you can perform the required duties with minimal training, so do some research and get advice from experienced people. Join some groups on the web that discuss the type of work you are looking for so you know and can use the industry abbreviations and buzzwords correctly. In these times of high unemployment you are competing with a lot of experienced workers Perhaps you can find an internship or volunteer at the hospital or clinic to boost your experience while you are applying for jobs. Even if it is washing test tubes, you would be currently working at a lab. Finally although it is difficult to ask for feedback;contact the HR department or send an e-mail and ask for feedback on how to improve your resume, and any other tips they can give you. I once was hiring graduate engineers and several from one college listed the same professor for a reference. The professor was bad reference, but the students never knew it. If they asked me for feedback All I could tell them was to check their references. Additionally, I would ask someone with HR experience to review your resume and give you honest feedback. (Perhaps your college has a research lab, or visit one that does) Also applying for a job in this economy is something like roulette, the more resumes you send out the better your chances to get an interview. Good luck The PracticaL Mentor

How can I tell my parents that I want to become a pagan?

Michelle — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:30:27 +0000

I want to become a pagan… BUT!!! I need to tell my parent and my mom is a catholic and my dad believes in evolution because he is a science teacher. My mom is not a strong catholic and I don’t know how to tell then.

Why do you need to tell your parents? I don’t ask because I think you shouldn’t tell them, but because it is a good question to ask yourself. Is it because you don’t want to go to mass anymore with your mom or something like that? They’re obviously open to other beliefs to some degree since they have different beliefs themselves and are married.

There is a book called, "When Someone You Love Is Wiccan," which might be a good book for them to read, if you’d like to share something like that. If I were you, I’d read it first to really make sure it represents you and what you believe. "Pagans" can believe a lot of different things, and if you’re not Wiccan, that book won’t really help you.

If I were wanting to share my beliefs with my parents, I would sit down in a number of sessions and write down what I believe, why I want to call myself a pagan, and what that means to me. I would think of the questions my parents might ask me when I talked about it, and try to answer those questions for myself first. Questions like, "so what do you believe?" and "do you still believe in God?" "what about Jesus?" "what about evolution?" or anything else that might come up are good things to think about beforehand.

Oh, and believing in evolution really doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a faith of some sort. There are many Christians who believe in evolution without compromising their faith in God, the Bible, etc. A person can believe that God created everything in 6 days, but also allowed for evolution.

I became a pagan when I was 16 and didn’t tell my parents until I was 18. It worked out fairly well because I had a better idea of what I believed by the time I really talked about it with them. If you sit down and figure out what you would say to questions about your beliefs, you could probably tell them earlier and not feel too awkward about it. Confidence goes a long way.

Edited to add:
I’ve been a pagan for 12 years and I’m not self-absorbed or miserable. I am quite happy with my life.

Also, for those who don’t even know what Pagans are about, Christians also used to make animal sacrifices and even human ones. Remember the big Bible story about a man who took his son to be a sacrifice to God, only to have an angel stop him at the last minute and make available a ram instead… ring any bells? Or how about the big human sacrifice that resulted in everyone’s salvation, eh? Point is, Christians made human sacrifices too, so saying some other pre-Christian group of people were "bad" because they made human sacrifices is really saying that Christians were bad too.

Modern neopagans don’t make animals sacrifices, though they may leave offerings for the gods/spirits/etc. The word "pagan" refers to the people in lands conquered by Christians who still believed in the old gods and spirits of that land. It doesn’t mean any particular belief systems or practices. It just meant someone who continued to follow their old ways and belief systems after being conquered by Christians. Modern "pagans" tend to be people who draw their beliefs from pre-Christiann European folk tradition and practices, as well as their own interactions with the gods/God/spirits, and the wealth of practices and information brought together by their neopagan predecessors. They tend to honor the natural cycles of the land and nature, including their own bodies. They’re certainly not going out and making animal or human sacrifices.

Which is the better, simple, online resume writing tool?

Michelle — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:39:50 +0000

I Googled, but there are so many. Which is the better, simple, online resume writing tool?

If you are going to do it yourself and not hire a professional, the best way is to find a resume example that you like then write your own in Microsoft Word modeled after it.

How should I choose my future career?

Michelle — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:38:33 +0000

one day I want to be a doctor one day I want to be an engineer, one day I want to be something else. So many options I just really don’t know which one of them would be the most interesting to me.

You should first look at your self see what you like and interested in, maybe you can get payed for doing something you love. Then you want to look at your living style, do you want to be in the fast lane or slowing things down? Next, look at careers that make good money, and takes a short to medium amount of time and energy but if your willing to sacrifice years for careers like a doctor then sure, but you better be a good one because what you’ll have to pay back will be pretty big. Also, you don’t want to stay on one career track because you might want to change your career field. Engineering is a good career field because you can use it to get other careers as well opposed to a doctors career field.

What website offers a free resume builder and will let me print and/or e-mail it?

Michelle — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:40:44 +0000

I am looking for a good site to build a resume so I can print and e-mail it in a .pdf file. Any suggestions?

//www.amazingresumecreator.com/?hop=russp

Does anyone know of any website or resources to find offshore oil and gas jobs?

Michelle — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:40:29 +0000

I’ve been interested in getting into an oil rigging job or something of that sort and I’m having trouble finding resources online to help with my search. Anyone have any ideas ?

1. OilCareers.com – link is #1 below

2. Put "offshore" as a keyword in a search at Indeed.com – link is #2 below – you will find a bunch of offshore oil and gas jobs come up in the result

How to write a resume?

Michelle — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:40:05 +0000

Im about to apply for my first proper job. I am 16, and I have worked at a riding stables before, as a groom, but didn’t have to do a resume. Its for a weekend job at a local clothes store as a sales assistant. How do I set out a resume, what do I need to include etc? Preferably for the UK as thats where I live. Thanks in advance

Hello Freya,

Here some tips that may be helpful for you to start writing your resume:

1. OBJECTIVE: You need to start with a good objective. Try to write an objective that is not open ended and tells clearly about what you are looking for? Like Part time or Full time? Also, mention the position you are looking for and in which field?
2. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Mention your educational background chronologically with the most recent one first. Here you can mention the name of the school you attended, degree, year of completion and your CGPA.
3. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Mention your work experience in a chronological order with the most recent one first. Mention all your past experiences including any volunteering job you have done in the past.
4. SKILL SET: You need to mention your skill set for the job profile you are applying for. For sales assistant job, you need to have good people skills and sales skills.
5. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: You also need to mention your hobbies and achievements.
6. REFERENCES: In the end, you can mention the contact information of your references.

Make a good impression with your resume. Good luck for your interview.

Hope this helps!