I need a new job; please help on my resume

[slakjaw]

Hi,

Roys auto service in bellevue has closed, I now need a new job. I am looking for work in the automotive field

If anyone here could help me get my resume up to snuff that would be great. I can E-mail it to you or post it here.

I had an interview at Markel BMW yesterday they are looking for a service tech I hope i get it.

Thanks everyone

Kyle
71` 911

[Zeke]

You can get all the resume' hepl you want on the Net. Google it and see.

[Hugh R]

Sure, go ahead and post it (leave out personal stuff like address, phone number, etc.) There are a lot of very sharp people on this board, including many in management positions.

[slakjaw]

Thanks so much for your input. It still needs a little work on my part, but any advice you can offer is much appreciated. Thanks again.


Kyle XXX
Address
City
Phone

Objective

To obtain a position which will allow me to develop new skills while utilizing current knowledge

Summary of Qualifications

·Detail oriented and able to prioritize and complete numerous duties

·Effective as a team member and leader and am able to proactively take steps to insure on-time project completion.

·Possess analytical and mechanical aptitude to perform troubleshooting in numerous areas.

Professional Experience

Roy's Auto Service and More: Auto Technician Jun 2002 - Present

Performs hands-on repair, diagnosis and troubleshooting on foreign and domestic automobiles. ASE Certified in engine repair and brakes. Responsibilities also include providing guidance for less experienced technicians. Prepares estimates as well as communicates with clients in all aspects of the repair phase. Working knowledge of the OTC Tech Force Scanner, the Snap On Vantage Electronic Tester and the DVOM. Experienced with the ALLDATA system.

TAD Telecom: Technician Level II Feb 2001 – Nov 2002

Responsibilities included installation, test and turn-up of various types of transmission and SONET equipment in switch sites, POP’s and regens. This included CIENA 80 and 40 window DWDM, Alcatel 1640, 1648 DWDM and 1680 OGM’s. I also installed Telesync test sets. Proficient with Fuselite optical splicing equipment and am able to terminate fibers in 2 minutes. I was also responsible for power, overhead ironwork, as-built documentation and on-site engineering. I am familiar with various manufacturers BER test sets.

Broadband Services Group: Installer Sept 2000 – Oct 2000

Responsible for installation and maintenance of MMDS wireless broadband systems and running/termination of coax and CAT 5 cable on customer premises. Installation of broadband software on customers computer(s) under various operating systems. Installation test and turn up of wireless transceivers.

Multi Services: Outside Plant technician Level I Sept 1999 – Sept 2000

Responsible for maintaining 120 miles of OSP fiber optic cable. Duties included providing cable location to excavation contractors, Inspection of new cable drops, General maintenance of regenerator and POP sites. Oversee contractors working on or around the cable.

PSI inc. Inventory Control Specialist Aug 1998 – Aug 1999

Responsible for maintaining inventory of mechanical parts as well as distributing them to a team of 150 mechanics in a busy plant environment.

Education
High School
Currently attends Metropolitan Community College
Federal Mogul TEC certificates
*Electronic And Advanced Steering/Suspension Systems
*Domestic Drivability
*Advanced Drivability
ASE Certifications
*Engine repair
*Brake systems

[Hugh R]

Just my opinion, I'm not in Human Resources, but I have hired a few people in my life.

Under objectives, this says nothing, its a glossy empty statement. If you want to work for that BMW please tell them you want to work as an automotice technician for a BMW (or German) repair shop.

Summary of Qualifications: Those arn't qualifications. Those are personal opinions of your self. Maybe put them as a closer.

On your non-automotive experience you have too much inside that industry detail that no one outside of that industry would understand.

This included CIENA 80 and 40 window DWDM, Alcatel 1640, 1648 DWDM and 1680 OGM’s. I also installed Telesync test sets. " Explain this and the rest of your non-automotive experience in more general terms. In general one size doesn't fit all for resumes. Start with a basic one and tailor it to fit each prospective client. For automotive, focus on auto, for cable systems focus on cable.

Also, take out all first person references, never say "I" did this or I did that. Say "Responsible for", "Managed ..."

Put your education up front, I think you said something about "also attending some college. Instead say "Attending..."

good luck.

[vash]

bullets

[rammstein]

I'm thinkin he has bullets, but they don't post over from word very well.

[Evans, Marv]

Kyle:
All good advise. I've helped hundreds of people with resumes. I'll piggy back on to what Hugh said with a couple of suggestions. Get rid of all sayings like "responsible for" and "duties included". Just list what you did. The idea of a resume is that it be as short and simple as possible and constructed so that the experience and qualifications you have pop out to the eye of the person looking at the resume and match, as close as possible, what they are looking for in that job. Hugh is right, your personal qualifications are personal characteristics you claim to have. They will look right over that. Put your training & education qualifications up front. Experience - bullets might be good if you shorten your descriptions of what you can do, and start each statement with a verb. Work on it & repost the text & we can continue to critique it - if you want.

[HarryD]

I tend to agree with most of the suggestions above. The way I see it, the resume is a tool to get you a job interview, you get the job at the interview.

A sales friend of mine, looked at one of my resumes and asked "Where's the WOW factor"? What he meant was that, when you list your accomplishments, the reader should be thinking/saying "Wow, I want this guy!"

If you can tie your accomplishments to some measurable outcome (like money saved, faster turnaround, customer satisfaction, repeat businees, reduced rework etc.), that would be a good thing.

Best of luck.

[MotoSook]

Are you willing to relocate?

[island911]

I've hired, and have reviewed many a students resume.
But will say, networking is more important than resumes.

Anyway, one note:

The sub-text of the resume text should be: "Hire me and I will make your life wonderful . .. .heres why: ... ."

On what you have so far, the first (most important) line:
"Objective - To obtain a position which will allow me to develop new skills while utilizing current knowledge ".. .doesn't do this.

Also, "obtain a position" says to the reader, that you have the mind-set that a job is something "owned," as opposed to an opportunity to work.

Maybe go with:
"Objective - An opportunity to apply my current knowledge and skills to (what ever they are looking for.) -such as- "Perform hands-on repair, diagnosis and troubleshooting."

[RickM]

I've looked at (too) many resumes as well. IMO, if you don't stand out early in the document your chances dwindle quickly.

One mistake made by many is that they use one resume for different positions. My advice is to tailor it to the job you're applying for. And the best way to do this is to understand their business. Know what machinery they use, types of customers, products etc.

I also agree 1000% with networking. Hit friends, relatives, aquaintances fro leads. Perhaps being creative will help. Go to car shows, "hot Rod" get togethers at the local diner on Wednesday nights and other enthusiast events. Also, you may want to consider some of the repair places like Sears, Pep Boys, Autozone. While not glamorous they may offer benefits and training.

Hope some of this helps.