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Resume help
Does anybody know of a person or a company or website, that can help me with writing my resume and wont charge an arm and a leg. LOL.. I'm trying to apply for a federal job and I'm just having a hard time figuring out what to write and how to write it.
Jonathon
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09-10-2010, 01:41 PM
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You might start out by registering with Career Builder . Com, they offer a free resume service, that will point out some of the weak areas in your resume. Do not pay anyone a lot of money to write your resume, please.
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09-10-2010, 01:50 PM
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Google is your friend... "how to write a resumé"... also "how to write a cover letter."
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09-10-2010, 02:07 PM
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i got books on how to write a resume and i googled it .. but mainly having trouble with the job duties and accomplishments and stuff like that... i'm an army medic... and all i can think of is i start iv's and take care of people who go to sick call.. and when in iraq i do battlefield treatment... guess i just have a bad habit of down playing what i've done.... i'm more of a guy that gets recommended for a job and gets hired through the "using friends network".. i got told of this opening and recommended that i apply for this job by a couple of people... but i didnt know i had to have a resume and all that... my fault for not being ready.. really bad part is that the job announcment closes in 8 days..
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09-10-2010, 02:16 PM
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09-10-2010, 02:42 PM
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Go see your DAV rep, they will help you for free. Other than that when applying for a Federal position just remember they scan (screen) them with a computer first. Make sure you use the job description wording and keywords. Don't downplay what you have done, use alternate wording to get what you want.
http://www.myarmyonesource.com/EducationCareersandLibraries/TransitioningSoldiersandVeterans/default.aspx Disabled American Veterans - Benefits Assistance - National Service Offices Albuquerque may be a little far maybe your local base has something.
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Watch out for the "we have experts who will rewrite your resume for $200" scams. Focus on what you have accomplished, not just positions held and dates. Use verbs such as "built, managed, supervised, reduced, improved", make it interesting to read. Probably keep it to 2 pages and don't list hobbies, references or objective. Just my .02 worth...
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09-11-2010, 09:40 AM
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The link I posted is legit.
Owned by a former coworker who was our VP of HR. She's held high level HR gigs at several large corporations. She knows her stuff. |
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