I'm applying for my first management level position. I have the requisite number of years experience in the relevant field. In addition to that though, I have recent experience co-managing a very large and complex family estate (that of my grandparents'). Help me reflect this in my job application. Smattering of snowflakes inside.
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posted by dry white toast
on May 7, 2013 -
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Hey Mefites, here's my question:
My younger sister, mother, and I suffered years of abuse at the hands of an alcoholic stepfather - physical, verbal, etc. When we were younger, my sister and I were absolutely focused on getting the fuck out and did, getting scholarships to great schools, thankfully. My mom, not so much. She is no longer in a relationship with him, but they have been living together for economic reasons - she needs his disability paycheck to pay the bills (all of which are in her name, including the mortgage payment.)
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 19, 2013 -
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Pursuant to two
earlier questions today regarding how to get jobs one is overqualified for, I was wondering about taking degrees and job titles off of my resume. Isn't that unethical? Won't it come up, eventually, that I have this whole other degree? If it matters, I'm a master's-degreed librarian with 10+ years' experience looking for work as a library assistant or in an lower-level university admin capacity.
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posted by indognito
on Apr 17, 2013 -
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I've had the same job for the past 6 years. In that time, my job title has changed 3 times, my department has been involved in four major reorgs and been moved all over the company, my department name has changed 5 times, and I've reported to 4 different people. Throughout all that, the actual job I've been doing has remained the same. How do I indicate that on a resume for an internal position in another department?
posted by logic vs love
on Mar 18, 2013 -
7 answers
About a decade ago, I had a quarter-life crisis and decided to drop out of grad school in science... how do I deal with that now?
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posted by lostguy
on Jan 31, 2013 -
18 answers
How can I get a new job in IT with limited experience, no relevant education, and an unusual employment history?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 19, 2012 -
15 answers
I'm going to be on the hunt for tech jobs in London soon and I'm putting together my CV. I read
here that people with foreign sounding names (me!) should put 'British Citizen' somewhere near the top. Is this actually still an issue? It feels awkward to stick it in there next to my contact details.
posted by jobby
on Oct 21, 2012 -
8 answers
Help me, a 30 year old TV production assistant, make a career switch. Special snowflake details inside.
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posted by tylerfulltilt
on Sep 26, 2012 -
21 answers
I am looking at moving my career into a field where many of the skills and much of my experience will be useful, but the context entirely different. How does one frame a CV and other correspondence such that the fact that the skills and experience were acquired in a different industry is de-emphasised?
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posted by deadwax
on Jul 16, 2012 -
4 answers
another thirty-something with only a bachelor's degree uncertain about what to do career-wise. Also uncertain as to what transferable skill(s) to highlight, if any, were I to apply for a job. What should I do with myself? (longgggggggggggg, slightly snowflake-y post ahead)
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posted by ditto75
on Mar 20, 2012 -
17 answers
How should I handle leaving a job due to illness (and a subsequent extended absence) when reapplying to jobs in finance and consulting?
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posted by btkuhn
on Nov 10, 2011 -
13 answers
Is it ok to write my role rather than exact title on my resume?
A company has unique titles like for project managers they call them team leads. I rather use titles that are better understood and more common and searchable. Would this be considered misrepresenting facts or lying???
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posted by r2d2
on Sep 21, 2011 -
13 answers
The first few years of my work history aren't really related to my current career path. Can I leave them off my résumé?
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posted by Metroid Baby
on Jul 14, 2011 -
15 answers
I have a bachelor's degree in computer science, and now I want to get a job. So far so good, and now for the bad part: I finished the degree over six years ago and haven't held a job since. Can I still get a job in IT?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 25, 2011 -
12 answers
Posting for a friend. Job-change-filter: currently I'm a Biology Research Associate working in a lab in a medium sized bio-tech company. This job has been fun while it lasted but I need to move on. Ideally I'd like to get into medical/science writing, but I have no experience in the field.
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posted by pyro979
on May 25, 2011 -
4 answers
I have sixth months until I need to look for another job. Outside of keeping my resume and LinkedIn profile up to date, what things can I do in the meanwhile to strengthen my position with recruiters and potential employers?
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posted by jasondigitized
on Apr 14, 2011 -
3 answers
Trying to enter the field two years after completing my masters: How to spin/represent my unrelated work experience since then?
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posted by greta simone
on Apr 8, 2011 -
2 answers
Where can I find great examples of resumes / cv's? I will be pursuing a new job in the next 6 months and would like to polish up my resume now. I think my resume is pretty good, but I would like to look at some different approaches to brainstorm how I may tighten it up. I am a I.T. project manager if that helps. My Google-Fu is turning up sites with resumes templates that are, ummmm, a lot worse than my existing resume. Any general tips would be much appreciated as well, but I am more interested in format, structure, and wording. Help me find example resumes that jump off a recruiter's desk!
posted by jasondigitized
on Apr 4, 2011 -
5 answers
I'd like to hire a resume writer, but have no idea how to go about finding a reputable one.
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posted by ziggly
on Mar 14, 2011 -
4 answers
My name is unusual in the US, and the associated hassle is inconvenient. Should I use a nickname, change my name or keep it as-is? If I keep it, what strategies can I use to wear it better?
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posted by zelot
on Feb 16, 2011 -
39 answers
Need urgent help with resume making, given less than optimal circumstances, namely a history of illness and accompanying lack of employment for an extended period of time.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 13, 2011 -
13 answers
What kind of data do I need to be keeping track of as I go, so its easily available when I need to send out resumes? (dog training)
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posted by saragoodman3
on Dec 15, 2010 -
5 answers
Please help me leave my job and get a new one. The last straw was being forced to work Thanksgiving. I am so outta here. But I'm not actually sure how to look for a job.
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posted by Bottlecap
on Nov 29, 2010 -
9 answers
I have decided to significantly alter my career path. There's no urgency except for that which I self-impose: That is, I want to be taking real steps towards change each and every day to maintain my sanity (and therefore my paycheck) in my current career. And then I'll jump ship a little bit before it feels safe to do so.
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posted by zeek321
on Aug 15, 2010 -
13 answers
An aquaintance of mine needs to find a job - any job at all that he can do. Aside from the poor economy, obstacles include lack of experience, and anxiety disorder. Details inside.
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posted by Vorteks
on Jul 6, 2010 -
6 answers
Could any of you give me a quick hand with a paragraph from my resume? I'm having trouble saying what I want to say. I'd greatly appreciate it.
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posted by decrescendo
on Jun 28, 2010 -
16 answers
I just graduated college in May with an English degree and a 3.7 GPA. I am looking for my first job. I'm looking for tips on cover letters, resumes, letters of inquiry, and perhaps fields I've overlooked. I haven't even landed an interview in my hunt so far so I'm ready to ramp this up to get some results. Extra information about my experience, my fields of interest, etc. in the paragraphs to follow.
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posted by araisingirl
on Jun 21, 2010 -
11 answers
I just graduated and got my first job. It's outside of the city and the commute is much longer than I anticipated (and the salary is much lower than standard, and I generally dislike it...), so I'm looking for a closer (and better) job. Since I've only been working for a few weeks, do I mention my current job to any potential employers?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 12, 2010 -
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What blogs / sites make you say "I want to hire this guy!". What is it about those sites that makes you say this? If and when my next employment search comes up, I would like to have a web presence that gives prospective employers a window into my work, thoughts, outlook, etc. I am looking for blogs that do a great job at selling the author to potential employers. I am interested in content but also the sites presentation and functionality. I am more interested in business related blogs rather than designer / portfolio types sites, but will take all comers. Blogs that incorporate photos of the author would be a bonus. Help me find examples of great personal salesmanship on the web.
posted by jasondigitized
on Apr 9, 2010 -
13 answers
I understand that people post their resumes at places like Monster.com and Careerbuilder.com, but you have to be an employer and pay for the privilege of reading them. Is there an easier way for regular folk to see what good resumes look like for people applying in a certain field? (I'm thinking of USDA/agricultural work specifically, but also wondering in general)
posted by mjklin
on Apr 1, 2010 -
6 answers
CareerFilter: Do I jump ship now or wait it out while finishing my (2nd) degree? I have never seen myself on a career path and could never envision one for myself. Now I do. Should I run with it?
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posted by sio42
on Oct 5, 2009 -
10 answers
I'm a career advisor looking to expand my collection of resume, cover letter or interviewing books and am looking for suggestions.
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posted by mjcon
on Sep 15, 2009 -
3 answers
How would I go about asking for a salary increase in my yearly review? I came in to this job as the #2 guy on a 2-person contract and then the #1 guy (my supervisor and project manager) quit. I'm now project manager and the only one on site. I feel like I should receive some sort of corresponding raise with this increase in responsibility.
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posted by decrescendo
on Jun 19, 2009 -
6 answers
Looking for resources for a presentation on resumes and job-seeking that I volunteered to give to college students next month. I'm realizing that I know much less about this than necessary...
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posted by LolaGeek
on Mar 14, 2009 -
10 answers
What computer skills should I acquire to be relevant today? Dreamweaver? HTML? Flash? I don't even know what the options are!
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posted by cherie72
on Mar 5, 2009 -
10 answers
Where on a CV would "Board of Directors"-type positions go? (i'm trying to not put it in the "Employment" section).
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posted by leticia
on Mar 5, 2009 -
8 answers
Help me evaluate the utility of resumé services, career consultants, and placement agencies for attorneys in a smallish job market near a large market.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 12, 2008 -
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