ecently I posted to a position via Careerbuilder. There is now a feature now when someone submits to a position, they can get a free review of the resume that was submitted to that opening.
So now the results from my own resume are in. I believe the points brought up are valid and can aid anyone, so I am sharing with the entire web.
Without copying their email, here are the 4 suggestions in general, these are the paraphrased versions that follow.
1. Do not use Objectives
2. Consistent format in the resume
3. Do not use I, Me, We (1st, 2nd, 3rd person references)
4. No dates over 10 years old
The advice stated to not place an objective statement. To instead use the top portion to emphasize skills and to sell yourself.
The format should have all dates, titles, job layouts, etc in a consistent format (Mine needs some work here I realize)
Remove personal references, keep it as business and professional as possible
Avoid dates over 10 years old. Items like when college or high school graduation was. This can help to avoid unintentional age dating and bias.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
September 2009
An update to my freelance writing.
I had looked into working with a person as located on eLance. Ahh not such a good experience. His main comment back to me was I was too slow. I admit it took a couple of shots to get the first article the way he wanted it. Was all set to generate several more when my instincts kicked in and I decided I was not going to work with that person anymore. Which I think is best overall. The payrate of under a penny a word is demeaning to a writer. One of the main issues I have with sites like eLance, oDesk, etc.
No sales on www.paizo.com yet. Working on the second and third for sale products. I need more content, which is something I preach and know. More difficult to accomplish at times.
Looking at working with a small local consulting firm, doing targeted business development, the first research items are jotted down and this weekend the data collection begins for an early next week delivery.
More updates to follow
I had looked into working with a person as located on eLance. Ahh not such a good experience. His main comment back to me was I was too slow. I admit it took a couple of shots to get the first article the way he wanted it. Was all set to generate several more when my instincts kicked in and I decided I was not going to work with that person anymore. Which I think is best overall. The payrate of under a penny a word is demeaning to a writer. One of the main issues I have with sites like eLance, oDesk, etc.
No sales on www.paizo.com yet. Working on the second and third for sale products. I need more content, which is something I preach and know. More difficult to accomplish at times.
Looking at working with a small local consulting firm, doing targeted business development, the first research items are jotted down and this weekend the data collection begins for an early next week delivery.
More updates to follow
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