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Old Aug 14th 2006 | 6:51 am
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Hi wanted some advice on my resume, I already have one but wasn't sure if I should add all my modules that I have done even if they are unrelated to the job I'm applying for, I seem to think it's best to leave them out. I have loads you see and thought it could go one of two ways 1) They look good 2) They are pointless in relation to the job I'm applying for?? If I do put them in I dont know where I'd fit them without distracting from the point of the resume? Maybe I have just answered my own question lol

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Old Aug 14th 2006 | 6:57 am
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Originally Posted by or4ngecrush
Hi wanted some advice on my resume, I already have one but wasn't sure if I should add all my modules that I have done even if they are unrelated to the job I'm applying for, I seem to think it's best to leave them out. I have loads you see and thought it could go one of two ways 1) They look good 2) They are pointless in relation to the job I'm applying for?? If I do put them in I dont know where I'd fit them without distracting from the point of the resume? Maybe I have just answered my own question lol

Any tips advice would be appreciated


Thanks Emma
I don't think you should 'exclude' anything - maybe just a general mention would do it - something like "I have experience/qualifications with various, blah, blah"?

That way you can always provide more info if they want it
 
Old Aug 14th 2006 | 7:13 am
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Emma,

Resumes should always be very strongly focused on the specific job you are applying for.... irrelevant or distracting info sidelines the readers interest in you.

Better to put a shorter resume with focus and relevant detail and a stronger more forcused covering letter explaining why you want that position, strengths, why you want to work for Micro-Widgets Inc etc.

Good luck,

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^^^^Yeah, what he said^^^^
 
Old Aug 14th 2006 | 8:21 am
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Originally Posted by Rich_007
Emma,

Resumes should alwys be very strongly focused on the specific job you are applying for.... irrelevant or distracting info sidelines the readers interest in you.

Better to put a shorter resume with focus and relevant detail and a stronger more forcused covering letter explaining why you want that position, strengths, why you want to work for Micro-Widgets Inc etc.

Good luck,

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Hey Micro-Widgets Inc sounds cool what do they do lol

thanks for the advice xx
 
Old Aug 14th 2006 | 8:57 am
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Hey Micro-Widgets Inc sounds cool what do they do lol

thanks for the advice xx
You could always add a bit referencing them or saying module breakdown available?? or maybe insert the relevant modules? Hmmm, not sure how helpful that answer was but I am crap at resumes - had to get my Canadian friend to check mine over... I had done a ton of research though so fortunately she said it was good (phew) - apparently though it's a good thing to put quantative data in there..e.g I increased the sales of Micro Widgets Inc by 70%.... dammit i'm off for an iced tea - thinking of work makes my head hurt lol
 

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