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Grafwritah
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Soooo... anyone got any good tips here? I have no important jobs to put on, no extracurriculars of importance, and... yeah, that's about it.I know many of you guys are the same, yet at least a few of you work, so how do this play out?Thanks guys.P.S. I'm looking for a real (read: "professional") job.
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The all encompassing "business"
Yes, yes, I see this working.
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- Soulstrut.com:
- August 2005: Originated post of suspected transexual; deleted by moderator.
- June 2005: Originated highly controversial post on the merits of circumcision. Reply count: 115
- May 2005: Called an "ass" by KingMost; rebuttal: that gay bunny pic of him.
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- any voluteer work you've done
- programs you know
- education
- awards
- assets (motivated? positive? hardworking?)
I don't know though..I'm used to dragging a portfolio around
I was actually going to apply for a marketing position or two and attach a faux-restaurant ad I did in photoshop. Yay? Nay?
But if this is a field and a location where you're trying to set up a reputation, then only lie a little -- they expect that much.
I worked in a Cafe in Santa Cruz named Cafe Milano. It was a popular and nice place. It had stone floors, marble tables, we had jazz, and I played hip-hop there. It was owned by this shady cat from Morocco. When he kept all the money, and didn't pay any bills, we got evicted and there's a Noah's bagels there now. The co owner completely screwed over his silent partner and opened up a bar down the street two weeks later.
Anyway, You could use that because it existed and was successful 'till homie jacked it all. He didn't even pay for the stone floors. I know because I raided the files. I got my pay, though, and 15 pounds of Java City coffee. Other baristas were not so lucky. It wasn't so much luck since I made sure of it, but they lost two weeks pay.
Cafe Milano, Santa Cruz, CA. Not to be confused with berkeley cafe of the same name. Do an ad for an Art Exhibit and Live Jazz since we did that sort of thing.
ehh yeah. I'm just so not excited about another "job". I want my own shit. Of course, yeah... well, we all know the obvious.
hahaha, you guys are some scammers. :P
Ha, well that would do it. The proliferation of my posting largely has to do with me staying home and be DadWritah to my kids, which I won't be doing after I pick up a full time job.
Well I'll still be DadWritah, but I won't be lounging around the house in my underwear watching Dora the Explorer...... in the daytime anymore.
Not an image I needed right before I head to bed
If you really don't have any internships or corporate experience that you can include before you graduate, I would suggest you look for a job through a staffing agency. Sure, most of those positions are administrative, but at least you'll get a sense of the corporate environment and will be able to firmly articulate what it is you want to do. You might look for a temp to permanent gig and see what shakes out from that.
When I interview entry-level candidates, a big pet peeve of mine is when they say, "I'll do anything!" I mean, yeah, I believe that you're being sincere about that in order to get your foot in the door, but I prefer to hear a more focused, nuanced answer (something that conveys ambition and how this position will advance your career goals).
A good website to review is www.wetfeet.com.
I'll use the rest of your advice as well.
I hate those fuckin questions. I went to one interview once for a design position and I had to do some lame ass "real world simulation" ...a secretary diffusing an angry customer because the vet isn't in. shit was so fuckin dumb I just left.
You obviously wouldn't make a good secretary. Or vet, for that matter.
seriously...if i wanted to role play I would have applied for a job at the local dominatrix's place.
Personally, I think people who ask those types of questions are not very bright. I mean, what sort of information do you really expect to glean from that?
On the rare occasions I get asked that sort of question, I'll say something like, "My worst quality is that I occasionally feel too much passion for my work, and become disappointed when my team members don't respond similarly." This actually goes over well for people who work on the account side of marketing because then you immediately segue into your ability to motivate others and be a "team player." If you aren't either of these things or can't pull this one off sincerely, don't say it.
As far as resources go, I would just read the stuff on WetFeet or post more inane questions here and let the SoulStrut folks provide responses (there's always some good, legitimate advice amongst the chaff).
http://www.wetfeet.com./advice/interviewing.asp
Outside of that they best way to get a job is through referrals and networking. Every job I've had I've gotten through knowing someone that referred me to the hiring manager.
Good luck on your job hunt.
I'm totally gonna sign up...right after I get done paying for that genuine faux pearl bracelet I ordered my girlfriend off tv.
Me, too...Right after we finish paying off my Diamonique engagement ring from QVC.
Education:
Experince:
Interests:
Education: dont include anything pre-undergrad, dont include GPA unless 3.5 or better.
Experience: make sure there are no gaps, try and have previous employment of 2 yrs and up at each previous place (unless you're just out of school), use bullet points and short action sentences. Match your tenses. Show dont tell. (not "I am a good manager" but "I lead a large group of students in a research project spanning ...blah blah blah").
Interests: Put something impressive like a sport or volunteer work, and then something unique.
Write a cover letter, keep it short no more than 1/2 page. ALWAYS SEND THANK YOU NOTES TO INTERVIEWERS. If you actually hand write it on stationary it makes an impression.
Good Luck.