I have a BA and an MA and I think I'm being bypassed for entry-level jobs that I'm applying for because I seem overeducated. How can I address this in a cover letter?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 11, 2013 -
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After working for myself for several years (while taking care of a parent) I'm about to enter the job market again. I'm going to a very large job fair next week, and I'm suppose to bring a resume. I'm not sure how that works. Help?
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posted by ratherbethedevil
on Mar 8, 2013 -
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I have been asked to submit my CV/resume to an Australian based management consulting firm to potentially do some project based work with them. What is the acceptable length, format and font to use for a CV/resumes in this industry?
posted by MT
on Mar 7, 2013 -
4 answers
Which would look better: a four year post-grad gap on my resume, or having worked those four years in a supermarket? Also, ideas for picking up relevant experience?
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posted by seraph9
on Aug 20, 2012 -
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Because of a disability, I have not been in the workforce for nine years. I am now looking for employment and would like some advice on how to account for the absence.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 25, 2012 -
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Job posting copy/pasted resume/LinkedIn profile. What to do?
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posted by k8t
on Apr 16, 2012 -
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My friend works at a video game developer/publisher and said he'd pass my resume to his boss, who is the VP of sales. Help!
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posted by griphus
on Mar 27, 2012 -
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I'm a graduate school dropout after a single semester. What is the best way to phrase this on my resume now that I am back on the job market?
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posted by halogen
on Jan 6, 2012 -
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After spending most of the past year working on a cool project in a two-person team of contractors where we didn't have specified positions, what would be an appropriate job title to put on a resume?
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posted by andrewmarc
on Nov 23, 2011 -
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job hunt / resume question (creative/tech positions). I worked in the video game industry, and am applying for positions outside that industry. Should I include in my resume a note that video game credits are often inaccurate and checking them does not substitute for contacting an employer if seeking confirmation?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 12, 2011 -
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On my resume, I fudged the end date for my last job by six weeks, to cover up a bad situation where I was not at fault. A new company has given me an offer, checked my references, and sent me all the new hire paperwork. I'm supposed to start in two weeks. Only problem? I had to consent to a background check. Now I'm concerned that my lie will be uncovered. What do I do?
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posted by Sloop John B
on Sep 30, 2011 -
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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
Have to get a job within a few months. Crippled by depression and an awful work history. What's the best way to attack this?
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posted by wanderingchord
on Jul 10, 2011 -
23 answers
I'm trying to fill out my bio section which anyone who clicks my name on the blog, and I'm wondering if there is a casual and witty, but sincere way of writing it to let people know that I'm available for unemployment (or should I mention it at all)?
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posted by beammeup4
on May 18, 2011 -
12 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 -
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Long story short: great job, great experience, great skillsets gained, have to quit after only 5 months of employment for medical reasons. I want to keep job info on my resume. Can I?
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posted by iLoveTheRain
on Mar 22, 2011 -
10 answers
Interviewers/HR people: what's the best cover letter you've ever read, the one that made you want to hire that person on the spot?
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posted by T.D. Strange
on Mar 21, 2011 -
26 answers
Finishing up a degree in statistics and econometrics, and I'm applying for a bunch of jobs in banking, finance and the public service. they tend to ask a lot about 'extra-curricular activities'. For most of my time at university my main extra-curricular activities involved radical left-wing political activism and organizing. Should I mention this at all, and if so, how?
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posted by moorooka
on Mar 6, 2011 -
14 answers
Need assistance for a resume entry to recognize taking care of deceased parents affairs.
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posted by sandpine
on Feb 21, 2011 -
14 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
ResumeFilter: What do social justice/community organizing groups look for? How do I find the good ones?
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posted by Truthiness
on Aug 10, 2010 -
5 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 -
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I submitted my resume for a director/VP-level position with a Fortune 100 company 2 weeks ago. At a conference last week, a colleague in my industry told people that he had turned down the position. Is there anything I can or should do to indicate my continued interest?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 28, 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
On a resume, is there a preference for stating explicit dates (up to the month) as opposed to seasons? What about mixing them?
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posted by ramenopres
on Mar 10, 2010 -
12 answers
I think I might get fired soon. Should I quit so that I don't have that black mark on my resume?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 21, 2010 -
23 answers
LaTeX + pdf = employment fail? I am looking for a job and have been using LaTeX to generate my resume and cover-letter. At a recent job interview I was told that they weren't able to print my resume. It looked fine on their computer but when they printed it, it was as if most of the document had been whited-out: a couple of phrases appeared approximately where they should but, most of it was just missing.
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posted by geos
on Aug 18, 2009 -
23 answers
When looking for new job opportunities, what is the best way to get my resume in the hands of potential employers?
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posted by little_c
on Jul 28, 2009 -
11 answers
If potential employees find my Flickr page and find out I have pink hair, will it hurt my chances at getting a job?
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posted by Juliet Banana
on May 22, 2009 -
43 answers
Resumefilter. What's the best way to note that I worked at a company as a temp for a good long while before being hired full-time? Is it necessary? And what about those 4-5 months before I started working for the firm, when I was a temp doing the same exact work, for other companies but also occasionally for the company who ended up hiring me?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 27, 2009 -
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How do I best utilize my Non-Competitive Eligibility from AmeriCorps to secure a job in the Federal government?
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posted by Skwirl
on Mar 16, 2009 -
4 answers
What are some good online graphic design portolio services? Free is great but I don't mind paying for some quality either. I'm a broadcast designer so I have a lot of motion graphics to show. Thanks!
posted by Tim McDonough
on Feb 17, 2009 -
2 answers
I'm putting together my resume. How far back do I need to go when writing the employment history? Google does not seem to have any answers for someone in my specific situation.
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posted by corey flood
on Aug 4, 2008 -
9 answers
I don't want to be a salesman! Can anyone help a recent grad find a sane, non-sales job in Philadelphia?
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posted by SansPoint
on Jun 17, 2008 -
9 answers
Help me improve upon my resume. Need ideas for short courses, random certifications and new skills! 20-something year old Aussie, science student, applying to medical school eventually (but skills needn't be science-related.)
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posted by mjao
on Mar 5, 2008 -
6 answers
I'm thinking of applying for another position inside my company that would basically be a parallel move -- same position, different group. How should I structure my resume?
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posted by mikeh
on Oct 15, 2007 -
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Since I posted my resume online, I keep receiving employment offers that don't seem to have anything to do with my field. However, since I'm not finding anything in my field, I'm tempted to take something else. How do I know if these offers are legit?
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posted by desjardins
on Oct 9, 2007 -
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CollegeJobFilter: I have recently left one college job on less than friendly terms with my employer, but not necessarily of my own fault. How can I reconcile this with my resume?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 15, 2007 -
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What methods/software do HR departments use to scan resumes for keywords? What are ways to 1.) optimize your resume for this process, or 2.) game this system to increase your chances of surviving the first cull.
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posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj
on Apr 6, 2007 -
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I've been with my present employer for nearly four years. Of those four years, the first three were spent as a Web Development Intern and the last was spent as the Lead Web Developer. What goes on my resume?
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posted by csimpkins
on Nov 13, 2006 -
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ResumeFilter: As a new college graduate how much of my collegiate career should I place on my resume?
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posted by ASM
on Aug 7, 2006 -
21 answers
I'm having a difficult time finding a tech job two thirds of the way across the US from where I am now. I'm wondering if it’s because my age is showing through, or if it's something else.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 23, 2006 -
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Would it be considered fraud or providing false information if I were to leave my doctorate off of my resume?
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posted by lisaj32
on Mar 16, 2006 -
27 answers
Sending in a resume today and they are asking for salary requirements. How do I word salary requirements in the cover letter? Is there any standard language used or convention to follow?
posted by ao4047
on Jun 22, 2005 -
17 answers
I've been unemployed for a few months, and have been actively looking for work, with no luck. All I have to go on are classified ads and limited online resources. I have two sneaking suspicions: 1) there are lots of jobs that don't show up in those venues, so how do I find them? and 2) HR departments are generally an impediment to getting a foot in the door, so how do I get past them?
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posted by yesster
on Feb 28, 2005 -
20 answers
What is the best format for a resume?
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on Feb 22, 2005 -
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