Resume Questions (1 Viewer)

[Dan Lambskin]

Rule #1 - avoid recruiters 

Terrible advice 

 

[Mr.Pack]

Terrible advice 

Nowadays that's where the good jobs are

 

[wilked]

Nowadays that's where the good jobs are

Not really...

 

[moleculo]

Not really...

when  I was hiring I used a recruiter.  We don't have a large enough HR staff to go through all of that, we basically outsourced the recruiting function.

That being said, we advertised on linkedin as well and had more resumes come on from linkedin, but the recruiter had overall better quality.

 

[wilked]

I’ve met and gone through at least a dozen recruiters. Never met One that was worth a damn 

basically what hat I am really saying is networking >>> recruiters. Do your own leg work for the best jobs 

pack, of you want resume help lemme know, others can attest to it but I am a pretty strong resume builder 

 

[Osaurus]

I’ve met and gone through at least a dozen recruiters. Never met One that was worth a damn 

basically what hat I am really saying is networking >>> recruiters. Do your own leg work for the best jobs 

pack, of you want resume help lemme know, others can attest to it but I am a pretty strong resume builder 

  I have next to no luck with technical recruiters and have seriously considered setting up my own staffing agency for folks in my field.  Pretty sure I can do a better job of placing people than them.

 

[brun]

I’ve met and gone through at least a dozen recruiters. Never met One that was worth a damn 

basically what hat I am really saying is networking >>> recruiters. Do your own leg work for the best jobs 

pack, of you want resume help lemme know, others can attest to it but I am a pretty strong resume builder 

I've worked with recruiters who have been very helpful in critiquing my resume, providing insight on the company's history in trying to fill the vacancy,  their hiring process, compensation and the manager's preferences. I've also suffered through some bad recruiters. There are good and bad, as in any profession.

IMO, if you're really looking for a new situation, it makes sense to use all available resources. 

 

[wilked]

I've worked with recruiters who have been very helpful in critiquing my resume, providing insight on the company's history in trying to fill the vacancy,  their hiring process, compensation and the manager's preferences. I've also suffered through some bad recruiters. There are good and bad, as in any profession.

IMO, if you're really looking for a new situation, it makes sense to use all available resources. 

Time is money.  Recruiters can be a time soak

 

[Lehigh98]

Like others have said, 2 pages is fine. I get tons of resumes - PM me if you want good examples. I'll redact names, etc.

One thing I would recommend is if you really want to be in sales, don't waffle between sales and marketing. In sales I want hunters, those who can fearfully prospect, be very persuasive, are not afraid of money, etc. Completely different than marketing folks. Marketing people often say they want to be in sales until they are given a quota, then they change their minds and go back to marketing.

So I know this is from 7 years ago but would still be interested in some samples or recent experiences from anyone. Looking to put one of these together to include with an application for equipment / plant sales. Have been selling equipment and full systems (up to lower 7 figs) for the past few years but looking into some other opportunities right now.

 

[zoobird]

Like others have said, 2 pages is fine. I get tons of resumes - PM me if you want good examples. I'll redact names, etc.

One thing I would recommend is if you really want to be in sales, don't waffle between sales and marketing. In sales I want hunters, those who can fearfully prospect, be very persuasive, are not afraid of money, etc. Completely different than marketing folks. Marketing people often say they want to be in sales until they are given a quota, then they change their minds and go back to marketing.

So I know this is from 7 years ago but would still be interested in some samples or recent experiences from anyone. Looking to put one of these together to include with an application for equipment / plant sales. Have been selling equipment and full systems (up to lower 7 figs) for the past few years but looking into some other opportunities right now.

Are you just looking for sample formats, or guidance on content? If the latter (and maybe even the former), it would be easier with some more specific info on your background.

 

[Anarchy99]

If anyone ever has resume questions, I have been a professional resume writer for 32 years. People can always ping me with questions.

 

[Lehigh98]

Like others have said, 2 pages is fine. I get tons of resumes - PM me if you want good examples. I'll redact names, etc.

One thing I would recommend is if you really want to be in sales, don't waffle between sales and marketing. In sales I want hunters, those who can fearfully prospect, be very persuasive, are not afraid of money, etc. Completely different than marketing folks. Marketing people often say they want to be in sales until they are given a quota, then they change their minds and go back to marketing.

So I know this is from 7 years ago but would still be interested in some samples or recent experiences from anyone. Looking to put one of these together to include with an application for equipment / plant sales. Have been selling equipment and full systems (up to lower 7 figs) for the past few years but looking into some other opportunities right now.

Are you just looking for sample formats, or guidance on content? If the latter (and maybe even the former), it would be easier with some more specific info on your background.

I've never had to do a cover letter before (not many company changes) so looking for both a good sample format and suggestions for content. I don't want to share too much personal info on here but I'll PM you in case you're interested.

 

[Anarchy99]

Like every other resume post . . . anyone with a resume question can just PM me. I have been a professional resume writer for the past 32 years.

 

[Keerock]

As mentioned in the "Economy is really bad right now" thread... I'm updating my resume now

 

[Keerock]

As mentioned in the "Economy is really bad right now" thread... I'm updating my resume now

ETA: threw one together last week and submitted it to a job I saw on LinkedIn... have an interview next week after "passing" the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment.

 

[titusbramble]

Surely this is just a case of putting down precisely enough that you don't get autofiltered to the bin and get shortlisted for interview and nothing more or less?

 

[BeTheMatch]

I thought Chief was saying I could start asking questions again. I'm Shuked.