The new forums will be named Coin Return (based on the most recent vote)! You can check on the status and timeline of the transition to the new forums here.
The Guiding Principles and New Rules document is now in effect.
Resume... Career Fair soon.. tips?
Shazkar Shadowstorm
Registered User regular
Registered User regular
Yeah, why not, you guys like to help or something...
So, my resume as is needs work:
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/152577/AnonymouslResumeNew.pdf
I don't know what kind of job or anything I'm applying for, I just want to have a decent resume for when I apply to internships (JR year here)... still trying to figure out what specifically. There is a career fair this friday so i figure that's a decent way to explore these options and talk to people and drop off resumes...
So:
Help me fix this resume
Tips for career fairs
Tips for applying to internships while having little professional experience
So, my resume as is needs work:
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/152577/AnonymouslResumeNew.pdf
I don't know what kind of job or anything I'm applying for, I just want to have a decent resume for when I apply to internships (JR year here)... still trying to figure out what specifically. There is a career fair this friday so i figure that's a decent way to explore these options and talk to people and drop off resumes...
So:
Help me fix this resume
Tips for career fairs
Tips for applying to internships while having little professional experience
poo
Shazkar Shadowstorm on
0
Posts
So i figured it'd be best to be over-specific first and then cut the crap
Might help?
Oh god yes. Research the company beforehand so you have a good understanding of what they do. I manage a career fair thrown by a college club and I facepalm every time some uninformed student will simply ask a recruiter: "You got any internships????" After the company said no and went on to discuss full time jobs, the student just walked away. Don't be like that.
Look up the list of companies attending the career fair, research their companies ahead of time, ask them specific questions about their company, related to your potential position, and make an impression.
Have a clean cut appearance and resume.
Don't be a freak.
I'm in my junior year as well and hunting for a job/internship myself. I've been successful at the company I wanted to intern at which is Edward Jones Investments. I got the gig by calling up each branch in my area and having a meeting with the FA. Out of all of them one was helpful enough to guide me through the process of getting on at Jones and referred me to a newer FA in the area who was in need of someone. Every person I met mentioned me being proactive was the best thing I could have done to get an internship there. So find some places you're interested in around your area and go for it.
And if you do go this route do not be upset if you get shut down by the gatekeeper.
Shogun Streams Vidya
Also, anyone have any suggestions for wording / cutting any points out to save some space?
I added mine to the last section of my resume. I've heard of also having them on a separate sheet but I like having my resume at 1 page.
Shogun Streams Vidya
I hear that they go on second pages and aren't supposed to be handed with unless they require it?
I'm Jacob Wilson. | facebook | thegreat2nd | [url="aim:goim?screenname=TheGreatSecond&message=Hello+from+the+Penny+Arcade+Forums!"]aim[/url]
Shogun Streams Vidya
I would also shorten the descriptions on there, its an awful lot to read on the spot during a career fair. If you feel they are important enough discuss them when you're meeting the reps.
also be sure to take business cards and follow up with an email if you're really interested
Wear a suit.
At a minimum a collared shirt with pants and not sneakers.
Okay, so I updated the resume, trying to shorten the descriptions... but to little avail
Please, if anyone can help me try to cut down on them, any specific suggestions?
It fits on one page now though!
If you plan on going to an interview make sure you delete any social networking sites you may be on. Facebook, myspace, friendster.
Your potential employers will look at these and if they see something they dont like (drinking, rude behaviour, anything really) It can have a negative impact on them hiring you.
If you don't want to delete them at least make them private until after you are hired.
wait, you're a JR? i thought you went to colubmia like a year ago
I don't know how I chose it... think it's ok?
/ Yeah, I'm a junior, but I have no idea who you are so that is weird.