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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Reverse-headhunters. Does such a thing exist? I want to pay a company to find me a new job.
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posted by TomMelee
on Mar 21, 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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I've been unemployed since the end of September. Recently, I've had two separate people (one (a recruiter) whose opinion I respect, and one (a woman at unemployment) whose opinion I find suspect) tell me that they would never consider anyone who submits a
functional style resume (which is what I use). Do you hire people or work in HR? What do you think?
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posted by anastasiav
on Jan 5, 2012 -
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3.5 years out of college and I'm still looking for permanent work. I've sent out a ton of resumes, and have had a few interviews, but can't seem to get anything to stick. What am I doing wrong? What can I do better? How do I fix this?
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posted by monkeyagent
on Jun 8, 2011 -
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I have a Master's in math, and would like to get a job in the tech industry or a laboratory, but my resume is very teaching-oriented. I would like tips on retooling it to make myself more attractive. I also have several months to improve my skills.
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posted by Earl the Polliwog
on Apr 4, 2011 -
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I hate my new job. I need to find another before I quit. How do I minimize the negative impact on potential employers?
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posted by sock puppy
on Mar 20, 2011 -
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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
What is the protocol for applying to companies that don't have any job openings listed?
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posted by windbox
on Mar 24, 2010 -
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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 -
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Ex-tech-manager left it all for the creative life; now needs it back! How do I improve my job-search curb appeal?
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posted by buzzv
on Feb 26, 2009 -
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I am wanting to move back to a major metro area from my current locale, about 10 hours drive. I've been living in relatively small town for about 3 years now. The job opportunities in my previous locale are much greater and I'm getting tired of swimming upstream. I'd prefer to have work there before moving but it's problematical applying long distance. What's the best way to apply for work in another town?
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posted by diode
on Feb 21, 2009 -
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From time to time, I help my liberal arts type friends with resume writing, job hunting and interview coaching. I've now had a scientist ask me for help. How can I help her best?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 25, 2008 -
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How do you tailor a resume without lying? I'm branching my job search into other fields, and my most recent education/experience isn't relevant at all. So how do I leave it off (or do I) without looking like I'm lying?
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posted by desjardins
on Oct 17, 2007 -
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I'm looking for a new job, but my current employer doesn't know it. What's a good line to put in my cover letter to prospective employers that basically says "My employer doesn't know I'm leaving - please don't contact them," while not sounding sketchy or rude?
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posted by elquien
on Apr 15, 2007 -
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Does membership in Professional (non-legislated) Associations make my resume look better? Or am I just paying money to add useless acronyms to it?
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posted by tiamat
on May 29, 2006 -
12 answers
My girlfriend has an interview for a job later this week. She is currently employed, but this new job offers much more than what she is currently receiving. She really wants to use her current job on her resume since it is directly related to the field and good experience, but the possibility of losing her current job if the prospective employer contacts them is a risk she does not want to take.
Anyone have some recommendations on how this situation should be handled?
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posted by purephase
on Nov 30, 2004 -
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