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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I sent my resume for a job that I am very qualified for but just received a message that my expectations are above the scope. They did not provide a range, just a requirement to include expected salary in the cover letter. I stated my salary and said that it is negotiable. I have plenty of wiggle room, I am in a new market that is a bit lower than others I've been in (I did lower it from past compensation, but not enough apparently). What can I say to convey I still want to be considered & am willing to take up to $15k less without sounding desperate? I am worth every penny that I asked for, and that is not just my opinion. I am very very good at what I do but again, I realize it is a new, different market so I am ok with lower...
posted by Snackpants
on Apr 22, 2013 -
8 answers
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
Pimp My Resume: Mommy Edition. How can/should I describe these volunteer things I've done at my kid's schools on my resume?
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posted by BlahLaLa
on Feb 12, 2013 -
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I am applying for a job, and of course references are requested. One of my best potential references, who I have worked with fairly extensively, is
also the person vacating the position I am applying for, and for all I know could be interviewing me. Is it weird to use him as a reference?
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posted by sandettie light vessel automatic
on Oct 31, 2012 -
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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
Does anyone know a good science/engineering resume editing service? Having trouble figuring out what to leave/chop.
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posted by Paper rabies
on Sep 19, 2012 -
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I applied for a job online at a really large company, got as far as a phone screen from someone from their HR department, but never got called for an interview. The job has just been reposted. Do I apply again? Do I call the HR person I spoke with back? Do I just let it go?
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posted by thereemix
on Jun 6, 2012 -
7 answers
Dusting off the old resume and started thinking about eye-catching descriptors. Leaving aside the question of whether or not it's a good idea to include terms like "Turnaround Artist," "Thought Leader," etc on one's resume, what are some other business terms like this?
posted by bluejayway
on Mar 12, 2012 -
7 answers
I am starting a long term contract position and am unsure as to how to properly reflect this on my resume/LinkedIn profile - but want to be up-to-date since it's not a guarantee that the contract will go perm. How do I update my resume/profile in this circumstance? I'm new to the world of contracting.
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posted by thereemix
on Feb 20, 2012 -
7 answers
Human Resources Voodoo: How does one land a supervisory position without ever having really supervised anyone?
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posted by jph
on Jan 10, 2012 -
7 answers
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 -
10 answers
A long time ago, in an internet far, far away, there was a file….. Seriously, this has bugged me for a long time. Circa 1996, there was a video resume posted online that was ahead of its time. I want to find it.
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posted by lampshade
on Nov 5, 2011 -
2 answers
Should a nurse with years of experience but no advanced degree keep her resume to one page or is it ever appropriate to spread out into two?
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posted by R2WeTwo
on Oct 23, 2011 -
11 answers
Online application quandary - how do I accurately reflect multiple positions at one company with arbitrary parameters?
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posted by batmonkey
on Oct 12, 2011 -
5 answers
How should list undergraduate classes with long/unusual names on a resume that I am using for applications to economics PhD programs?
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posted by vegetableagony
on Aug 15, 2011 -
11 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
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 -
47 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
What test scores is it appropriate to list on a general resume for someone with a Master's and job experience?
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posted by saizai
on Apr 15, 2011 -
38 answers
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
LinkedInFilter: I just discovered that, instead of casually linking to a friend's counseling business, my LinkedIn
Work Experience section lists my last four years as a therapy client...!
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posted by IAmBroom
on Mar 10, 2011 -
6 answers
I've got a slightly confusing work history as a defense contractor, and a 4 year gap in my career when I went to school full time. I'm not sure how to best list this information on my resume.
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posted by skintension
on Feb 22, 2011 -
6 answers
Can you give some advice on what to say in a "philosophy statement on museum education and exhibition" as part of a resume? The job for which I'm applying is a long shot for me, but I really do think I'd be a great fit for it, and I want a fighting chance to actually make it to the interview.
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posted by madred
on Jan 23, 2011 -
6 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 -
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I've found that the practice of tailoring resumes and cover letters (to various jobs in various industries) is a somewhat cumbersome process. I'm looking for ideas and/or software from those who have found an efficient workflow for doing so.
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posted by hungrysquirrels
on Oct 28, 2010 -
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Like many people in association management, I kind of fell into the position almost 10 years later. (I'm 35.) Fortunately/unfortunately, I'm still in the same position. How do I frame this as I job hunt?
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posted by meindee
on Sep 28, 2010 -
7 answers
Can anyone recommend a resume writing service that will do a good job on an IT resume?
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posted by Maisie
on Apr 19, 2010 -
4 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
CoverLetterFilter: Does including your handwritten signature in electronic versions of your cover letter show off your attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile? Or does it come off as cheesy/tacky/pointless as nobody will notice anyway, etc.?
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posted by shoebox
on Feb 15, 2010 -
20 answers
I was recently received an internal promotion in my current team from a junior level to senior level title. This promotion is due to experience and performance: I will continue to work on the same projects as before in the same role. How should I express this promotion on my resume?
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posted by cosmic.osmo
on Dec 20, 2009 -
11 answers
I have a CISSP and 6 years experience in the IT Security field. Problem is, most of my experience is with policy, not technology. Where can I go from here?
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posted by zombieflanders
on Dec 11, 2009 -
5 answers
A friend of mine is reworking her resume. It includes a brief period (less than 3 months) in which she was temporarily running her father's (small) business after he suddenly became incapacitated by illness. After this, her elder sister took over. Apart from the obvious point of listing the actual tasks performed + skills required, what is an HR-friendly way of describing this situation?
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posted by No-sword
on Sep 5, 2009 -
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