How (and why) to Ramble on your goat sideways
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objective?
lol.
if you resume doesn't just regurgitate the job listing in your own words + some extra experience, you're doing it wrong.
your boss is going to get some shitty candidates (maybe that's why he hried you). Seriously, the objective of the resume is pretty inherent.
lol.
if you resume doesn't just regurgitate the job listing in your own words + some extra experience, you're doing it wrong.
your boss is going to get some shitty candidates (maybe that's why he hried you). Seriously, the objective of the resume is pretty inherent.
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objective?
lol.
if you resume doesn't just regurgitate the job listing in your own words + some extra experience, you're doing it wrong.
your boss is going to get some shitty candidates (maybe that's why he hried you). Seriously, the objective of the resume is pretty inherent.
lol.
if you resume doesn't just regurgitate the job listing in your own words + some extra experience, you're doing it wrong.
your boss is going to get some shitty candidates (maybe that's why he hried you). Seriously, the objective of the resume is pretty inherent.
And what is it with people not making cover letters? Is it laziness? Am I the only one who does / did this? I feel like I should read your cover letter and instantly know if I want to continue reading your resume or not.
I think a cover letter says a lot about a person.
This,
And what is it with people not making cover letters? Is it laziness? Am I the only one who does / did this? I feel like I should read your cover letter and instantly know if I want to continue reading your resume or not.
I think a cover letter says a lot about a person.
And what is it with people not making cover letters? Is it laziness? Am I the only one who does / did this? I feel like I should read your cover letter and instantly know if I want to continue reading your resume or not.
I think a cover letter says a lot about a person.
Because when you aren't looking for a $30k a year job, headhunters come to you with offers?
All the interviews (some taken some not) I've had over the last 6 years have been from headhunters seeking out my experience.
I, personally, work in a professional services firm (read: consulting). However, I am almost 100% positive that most/many quality resume guides will tell you to leave out the objective statement unless you're looking for an internship out of college. Its just extra space on the page that should be used for useful information like education, certifications, prior experience, etc.
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objectives have finally been recognized as pointless. cover letters can describe your career goals just fine. objective statements all sound the same anyway. I desire the ******* job you're offering so I can pay my rent/mortgage/EFR turbo bill.
Maybe people should have more fun with them: Objective: I desire the boss' hot daughter topless in a bubbling tub with some bubbling beveraages. And 7 hour work days. And 50% more money. And RESPECT, dammit!
(note that this does not apply to my current bosses because their daughters are very far under any age limits)
Maybe people should have more fun with them: Objective: I desire the boss' hot daughter topless in a bubbling tub with some bubbling beveraages. And 7 hour work days. And 50% more money. And RESPECT, dammit!
(note that this does not apply to my current bosses because their daughters are very far under any age limits)
I have been with my present company for 39 years. My two prior employers sought me out. The first of those recommended me to my present employer. I have never written a resume or cover letter; I am so glad I don't need a job in today's market.
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Bah. My resume states my skills, some relevant job experience and that's about it. If I go looking, I contact a job shop that places me where my skills are needed.
I actually walked out of an interview where the guy was asking those retarded questions like, "what is your biggest weakness and what do you do to counter it?". He was furious, but the head engineer called me the next day and offered me the job.
My last two jobs before this one I was hired without even having an interview. Shop called me and told me where and when to show up for work.
I actually walked out of an interview where the guy was asking those retarded questions like, "what is your biggest weakness and what do you do to counter it?". He was furious, but the head engineer called me the next day and offered me the job.
My last two jobs before this one I was hired without even having an interview. Shop called me and told me where and when to show up for work.
I hated looking for a job my senior year of college. Now that I have some industry experience, I have to say it's really nice to have recruiters do all the dirty work for you.
I had my interview with HPD yesterday. I won't hear for a week, but based on the fact that the interviewer spent more time talking about the job and what I would be doing than he did asking me questions, I'm guessing I got it.
I had my interview with HPD yesterday. I won't hear for a week, but based on the fact that the interviewer spent more time talking about the job and what I would be doing than he did asking me questions, I'm guessing I got it.
Seriously though, it must be like browsing spam mail to be a recruiter sorting through all the garbage resumes That don't match anything close to the job description.
Last edited by Enginerd; 05-14-2015 at 10:14 AM.
My objective is making money.
Therefor: my objective as mentioned in my resume is parroting whatever i feel is close enough to the job description without being blatant plagiarism.
objectives have finally been recognized as pointless. cover letters can describe your career goals just fine. objective statements all sound the same anyway. I desire the ******* job you're offering so I can pay my rent/mortgage/EFR turbo bill.
Maybe people should have more fun with them: Objective: I desire the boss' hot daughter topless in a bubbling tub with some bubbling beveraages. And 7 hour work days. And 50% more money. And RESPECT, dammit!
(note that this does not apply to my current bosses because their daughters are very far under any age limits)
Maybe people should have more fun with them: Objective: I desire the boss' hot daughter topless in a bubbling tub with some bubbling beveraages. And 7 hour work days. And 50% more money. And RESPECT, dammit!
(note that this does not apply to my current bosses because their daughters are very far under any age limits)
Just post-date it.
Bah. My resume states my skills, some relevant job experience and that's about it. If I go looking, I contact a job shop that places me where my skills are needed.
I actually walked out of an interview where the guy was asking those retarded questions like, "what is your biggest weakness and what do you do to counter it?". He was furious, but the head engineer called me the next day and offered me the job.
My last two jobs before this one I was hired without even having an interview. Shop called me and told me where and when to show up for work.
I actually walked out of an interview where the guy was asking those retarded questions like, "what is your biggest weakness and what do you do to counter it?". He was furious, but the head engineer called me the next day and offered me the job.
My last two jobs before this one I was hired without even having an interview. Shop called me and told me where and when to show up for work.
But that said, i've been offered a job after every interview i've ever had, so maybe i should keep on keeping on.
LinkedIn account = recruiters contact me, not the other way around.
Philistines.
EDIT: Laugh at $10k, could be closer to $15k depending, but that's a nice chunk of change now that my divorce is about finalized.
I apologize, I didn't mean to insult. I misread. You said 5-figure raise , which I agree would be a fantastic raise. I read it original and laughed because I thought you said 5-figure salary as a typo.