I'm actively looking for a job for the first time in awhile, and whenever I sit down to write a cover letter and update my resume it's like my job application skills stopped developing in 1985
(nevermind that I wasn't old enough to apply for jobs then). I know that customs and expectations for resumes and cover letters have changed, not least because so much is done via email rather than hard copy, but I don't know how to adapt the stale job-seeking skills I learned from people who learned them 25 years ago to the modern job search.
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posted by rhiannonstone
on Mar 7, 2013 -
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I was hired nearly two years ago at a University Library when starting my MLS program but I was never given a job title.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 19, 2013 -
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Help me sell out! How can I manipulate a resume full of customer service and food jobs to land me an entry level office job?
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posted by jaksemas
on Nov 5, 2012 -
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Recently accepted job offer X because it gets my foot in the door in a city I love. Just discovered job posting Y in the same city for a much better job. Best way to explain myself to company Y in cover letter/resume/interview?
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posted by Rykey
on Nov 5, 2012 -
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In the US it's frowned-upon to attach a picture to your resume for a non-performance position. The reasoning is that companies would rather not know what you look like so they can't be accused of discrimination. How does this work when applying via LinkedIn? Does your picture get transmitted automatically or do they have to make a choice to view it?
posted by bleep
on Oct 11, 2012 -
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When applying for jobs online and you're asked to cut and paste a resume and answer a few questions, should you add a cover letter to the beginning?
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posted by cyniczny
on Feb 14, 2012 -
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Switching from Word for Mac 2004 to Word for Mac 2011. Formatting and compatibility issues. Really truly clueless. Help?
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posted by greta simone
on Jan 18, 2012 -
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I'm considering making a transition from academia to industry in a technical, non-medical field. Do I need to be wary of posting my resume online?
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posted by Dr. Eigenvariable
on Oct 28, 2011 -
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Applied to a job I'm very interested in accidentally using a resume that is not my most recently updated, in my opinion, much better edition. How creepily weird would it be to send my updated resume for this same position considering I haven't heard anything back yet beyond the "We've received your resume and are reviewing your qualifications" generic email (I applied on Monday)?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 12, 2011 -
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I'm a small business owner looking for a resume search option like monster.com or careerbuilder.com that isn't so expensive and limited.
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posted by Tavern
on Aug 16, 2011 -
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I can't see my computer screen, and I want to be able to edit my resume. What Windows-based software would let me control the layout of text on a page without having to look at it?
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posted by Net Prophet
on Jun 28, 2011 -
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Unorthodox Resume Filter: I'm applying for a project management job. I'm creating a new resume. I have all the right experience, but my professional history is project-based and episodic. To balance out my skill set I have to go back in time. How far back should I go?
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posted by Violet Blue
on Jun 6, 2011 -
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UK spelling question: I'm applying for a job. Which format should I use on my CV and cover letter?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 30, 2010 -
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WebsiteIdeaFilter: snarky site poking fun at (real) poorly written resumes, good idea? bad idea? legal idea?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 3, 2010 -
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Academic CVs: Is there a database-driven solution for quickly generating different lengths & formats?
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posted by Jacqueline
on Feb 5, 2010 -
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Another resume question. For the past 4 years I've been going back and forth between freelance grip work and a self-started videography business. Where do I place these on my resume?
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posted by MPnonot3
on Nov 13, 2009 -
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Breaking out of my funk filter: I'd like to do some volunteer work on a regular but limited basis (say, a couple hours a week). I feel that writing is one of my skills, and in the past I've helped friends write really great resumes and cover letters, so I think this might be a good thing for me to focus on. I suppose helping with writing college essays might also work. I have an idea that I'd like to work with veterans specifically, although I'm open to different ideas. And I live in the SF Bay Area. So can you suggest organizations that I might work with - either in my ideal scenario of helping vets with resumes - or doing something else that would utilize my skills?
posted by serazin
on Nov 11, 2009 -
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How do I clearly list the 2 jobs I'm concurrently doing for the same program on my resume? I am "Acting Director" right now in addition to "Program Manager" and I don't quite know how to make this work on my resume.
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posted by tristeza
on Oct 2, 2009 -
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Academic Resumefilter: The proceedings of a conference I presented a paper to were published in a special issue of a journal (and the papers under went an additional refereeing process). Should I include these under "journal articles" or must these be listed as "conference proceedings"?
posted by pseudonick
on Jun 27, 2009 -
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ResumeFilter: Preparing my resume to be sent out and wondering about addressing the envelope by hand or printing it off. Also, is it worth it to get some official resume paper?
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posted by silkygreenbelly
on Aug 28, 2008 -
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I need to find a decent replacement for my job when I go off to grad school. How do I follow up on these resumes I've been sent?
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posted by Brainy
on Mar 31, 2008 -
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I am looking for a new job and would like to make a slight career change. Right now, I have a full time job and a side business. While I am qualified for my "ideal job," in order to demonstrate this on paper, I will have to emphasize my side business. How do I list both my side business and full time job on my resume without giving off the impression that I am a distracted or disloyal employee.
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posted by anonymous
on May 17, 2007 -
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Ethics and friendship: I lost touch with a fairly close friend about six or seven years ago; he'd gotten married, had a kid, moved, etc. We recently reconnected and have been hanging out. My girlfriend likes his wife, I like his kids, so all this is good. BUT...also about ten years ago, he and I happened to be competing for a pretty prestigious job at a major corporation - one people have heard of. I got the job, he didn't. There didn't seem to be any hard feelings; I gave him some (lucrative) freelance work, maybe a little out of guilt, but mostly because he was really good. He did great work, and continued to do so on freelance projects until I left the job a couple of years later...
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posted by soulbarn
on Oct 25, 2006 -
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When applying for a job, how do I write a cover letter that doesn't sound contrived, and phony? The guides I've found don't seem all that helpful, especially considering most of the positions I'm applying for are entry level. General tips for writing a cover letter?
posted by mhaw
on Jan 13, 2006 -
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When companies or organizations say they accept resumes via email or regular mail, does it make a difference which one you use?
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posted by dilettante
on Nov 19, 2005 -
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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 -
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Aside from
this AskMe thread looking for a particular resume service, I can't find anything about resume-writing services in general.
Has anyone used one, especially in the sciences, where there are lots of industry jobs and lots of resumes flying around? I'm wondering if I should pay a professional to make sure my resume has a good chance of ever getting read by a human. Also, if you have any biotech/pharma-specific resume tips, feel free to chime in...
posted by rxrfrx
on Feb 11, 2005 -
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a job posting/administration application that uses either ASP or ColdFusion? I'm looking to implement something that will allow users to search jobs and submit their resume and will allow the HR department to post, edit, and delete jobs.
posted by strangeleftydoublethink
on Nov 11, 2004 -
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Inside, there's a lengthy question about freelance writing and resumes.
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posted by COBRA!
on Jun 22, 2004 -
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A good while back on MeFi there was a textad for a resume writer/helper site. I know this is a long shot, but I was intrigued by the service, and now can't find the site. Anyone? (I seem to remember it being a neatly designed, clean site with lots of white space and some green, but that probably doesn't help much).
posted by dagny
on Apr 26, 2004 -
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