Resume Guru's

[chaoskitty 0]

I'm pretty good at helping others with their resume's but I dont think mine is all that great.
Advice?
(the spacing and stuff is off.. and I removed some personal info. I dont trust the lurkers.. )
See attachment for the word version.



My Name
My address
(my phone) My email

Objective: A challenging, upwardly mobile position that effectively uses my unique combination of client service and technical skills to significantly increase company profits and client satisfaction.

Business Experience
2003 – present name of companny
Healthcare Industry Software Vendor Nashville, TN
http://www.xxxx.com
Implementation Specialist, Patient Accounting/Patient Services
• Responsible for the full implementation of the Patient Accounting Module, including A/P cutover data and patient conversion data.

• Trained end users on all AS/400 based system functions.
• Assisted the client’s management in adapting to a new software system and developing new procedures to maximize the use of the system.

• Worked with clients to customize data files and applications.
• System error troubleshooting, analysis, and fixes. AS/400 Operations.
• 90% travel.
Application Support Analyst, Patient Services
• Assess, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve client’s issues surrounding the patient accounting/business office/billing functions of the software.

• Log each call and utilize the call tracking system to research and resolve future issues for clients.


1996 - 2000 Matrix Net Systems
Internet Performance Monitoring and Consulting Austin, TX
Sales and Marketing Manager
• Initiated and closed 80% of annual sales revenues in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Oversaw remaining 20% of annual sales.
• Developed new products and formatted sales procedures.
• Managed a two-tiered sales department: new products sales and consulting services contracts. Managed and trained sales representatives.
• Provided quotes and delivered custom consulting jobs.
• Interfaced with media and provided PR functions.
• Edited and published technical publications and reports.
• Built and maintained solid relationships through exceptional client service. 100% client retention through annually renewed contracts.
*Matrix NetSystems has since been merged with another software company,
to create Xaffire, Inc.

Software and Systems Experience
• AS/400, IBM I-series.
• Unix, Solaris, Linux, DOS, Windows, and Mac operating systems.
• Windows and Mac applications software packages, including Microsoft Office, Visio, Front Page, Visual Studio.net, and Project.
• Oracle, SQL, Access database systems.
• COBOL, Javascript, HTML, VB, XML.
Education
BBA - Computer Information Systems - Middle Tennessee State University
Project Manager for INFS 4980, Design and Implementation of an Information System.
References: Provided upon request

[NWFlyer 2]

I've done a lot of resume reviews...

Pet peeve: use of "responsible for." Don't tell them what you are responsible for, tell them what you did. Go with action-oriented verbs.

If there's any accomplishments you can quantify, do that (increased revenue, increased efficiency, decreased down time, whatever).

I'm not a big fan of objectives on a resume, but some people like them. Yours is just vague and buzzwordy enough that it would annoy me. Others might not care.

Otherwise, looks pretty good. Hope that helps.

"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke

[Bolas 5]

AS400
(shudder)

If it's your current job, aren't you supposed to use the present tense?

Train the users, Assist the clients

Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting
If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.

[chaoskitty 0]

Yes, you're right. Good stuff y'all .. keep it coming please.

[RippedCord 0]

2001? 2002?

AMDG

[ccowden 0]

Ok, I have reviewd your resume and you can have the job.

You can start Monday being my new packing, beer getting, massaging, cooking, cleaning girl.

[Buried 0]

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Ok, I have reviewd your resume and you can have the job.

You can start Monday being my new packing, beer getting, massaging, cooking, cleaning girl.

she'd probably work pretty well as a sex slave.. you know what they say about those Nerdy types

Where is my fizzy-lifting drink?

[chaoskitty 0]

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2001? 2002?

College. I worked at the YMCA, should I add it?

[chaoskitty 0]

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Ok, I have reviewd your resume and you can have the job.

You can start Monday being my new packing, beer getting, massaging, cooking, cleaning girl.

she'd probably work pretty well as a sex slave.. you know what they say about those Nerdy types

I believe he has already filled that position.

[ccowden 0]

Yeah, that is what my wife is for.

Now about this other position.....

[chaoskitty 0]

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Ok, I have reviewd your resume and you can have the job.

You can start Monday being my new packing, beer getting, massaging, cooking, cleaning girl.

Awesome. My minimum salaray is $60K/yr. I'll require that in advance from you.

[ccowden 0]

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Ok, I have reviewd your resume and you can have the job.

You can start Monday being my new packing, beer getting, massaging, cooking, cleaning girl.

Awesome. My minimum salaray is $60K/yr. I'll require that in advance from you.

Ummmmm....... ya know what? I will get back to you on that.

[RippedCord 0]

Its a gap, so someone's going to ask what you were doing. I'd include that time period and a short phrase or two.

AMDG

[RippedCord 0]

How about 40K tax-free with a place to live and health benefits? You get a 10% signing bonus, but the salary will not be paid in advance.


OK...now we're just being silly.

Good luck on the job search.

AMDG

[chaoskitty 0]

My Name
My address
(my phone) My email

Objective: A challenging, upwardly mobile position that effectively uses my unique combination of client service and technical skills to significantly increase company profits and client satisfaction.

Business Experience
2003 – present name of companny
Healthcare Industry Software Vendor Nashville, TN
http://www.xxxx.com
Implementation Specialist, Patient Accounting/Patient Services
• Implementation of the Patient Accounting Module, including A/P cutover data and patient conversion data.
• Training end users on all AS/400 based system functions.
• Assisting the client’s management in adapting to a new software system and developing new procedures to maximize the use of the system.
• Working with clients to customize data files and applications.
• System error troubleshooting, analysis, and fixes. AS/400 Operations.
• 90% travel.

Application Support Analyst, Patient Services
• Assess, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve client’s issues surrounding the patient accounting/business office/billing functions of the software.
• Log each call and utilize the call tracking system to research and resolve future issues for clients.


1996 - 2000 Matrix Net Systems
Internet Performance Monitoring and Consulting Austin, TX
Sales and Marketing Manager
• Initiated and closed 80% of annual sales revenues in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Oversaw remaining 20% of annual sales.
• Developed new products and formatted sales procedures.
• Managed a two-tiered sales department: new products sales and consulting services contracts. Managed and trained sales representatives.
• Provided quotes and delivered custom consulting jobs.
• Interfaced with media and provided PR functions.
• Edited and published technical publications and reports.
• Built and maintained solid relationships through exceptional client service. 100% client retention through annually renewed contracts.
*Matrix NetSystems has since been merged with another software company,
to create Xaffire, Inc.

Software and Systems Experience
• AS/400, IBM I-series.
• Unix, Solaris, Linux, DOS, Windows, and Mac operating systems.
• Windows and Mac applications software packages, including Microsoft Office, Visio, Front Page, Visual Studio.net, and Project.
• Oracle, SQL, Access database systems.
• COBOL, Javascript, HTML, VB, XML.
Education
BBA - Computer Information Systems - Middle Tennessee State University, December 2002

Project Manager for INFS 4980, Design and Implementation of an Information System.
References: Provided upon request

[skinnyshrek 0]

Hey i have an opening. Can you cut grass and use an edger...May have to work on the 60k a year though would you take 10 dollars an hour and i will buy you lunch

http://www.skydivethefarm.com

do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM?

[chaoskitty 0]

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Hey i have an opening. Can you cut grass and use an edger...May have to work on the 60k a year though would you take 10 dollars an hour and i will buy you lunch

Well.. yes I can cut grass and use an edger.. but at ten bucks an hour you cant afford me. How much if I do it in tank top?

[skinnyshrek 0]

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Hey i have an opening. Can you cut grass and use an edger...May have to work on the 60k a year though would you take 10 dollars an hour and i will buy you lunch

Well.. yes I can cut grass and use an edger.. but at ten bucks an hour you cant afford me. How much if I do it in tank top?

5 dollars

http://www.skydivethefarm.com

do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM?

[chaoskitty 0]

No deal!

[skinnyshrek 0]

Well, i have to think of my insurance..You in a tank top. Could poke someones eyes out.

http://www.skydivethefarm.com

do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM?

[blueskyserenity 0]

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2001? 2002?

College. I worked at the YMCA, should I add it?

I think education is an important part of a resume. But then, I work at a university and professional resumes include everything you've ever done and easily reach 25-50 pages. Do you have a page limitation? Really though, you could have that work experience w/out a degree. One thing I would add are accomplishments, awards, etc. Are you a member of any professional societies or presented talks at conventions attended?

I like coconuts. You can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun!

[ChasingBlueSky 0]

If you want I can give you a call to give you some pointers.

btw - one quick thing to think about. The resume should show me why I should hire you. Your responsibilities are nice to know, but it doesn't tell me what you did and what benefit that company saw from paying you. What did you achieve? How much money did you make/save? How did you handle problems unique to your position? What else can you tell me about what you did? What are you most proud of? What was your top accomplishment? Why should I look at your resume? What is it about yours that makes you better than the rest?
Previous success = future success.

Rank your skills on a scale of 1-10. Take the ones you rank 7/8 or above and focus on those strengths. Be ready to speak in depth about them. I don't care about the stuff you 'kinda' know. I'm not hiring you for those skills.

I get so much resume spam that I spend seconds on most resumes. If I have to guess what you do, or why you sent me your resume I don't even bother. I'm looking for top notch talent, and top notch talent are not vague and do not have generic resumes. Make sure you are specific in what you are looking for. Make sure you have multiple versions of you resume that are customized for each postion you apply for.

I've looked at over 300 resumes this week so I might know what I am talking about.

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you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me....
I WILL fly again.....

[Remster 30]

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I dont trust the lurkers

They're not the ones you have to worry about...

Remster

[chaoskitty 0]

Okay.. so lets say I do an exceptional job, but my job is nothing exceptional. I can get my client installed and trained with very little or no trouble, particularly compared to my co-workers. But how do your accomplishments look exceptional when theres nothing exceptional about your job? Anything I do just makes my project manager shine.

[ChasingBlueSky 0]

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Okay.. so lets say I do an exceptional job, but my job is nothing exceptional. I can get my client installed and trained with very little or no trouble, particularly compared to my co-workers. But how do your accomplishments look exceptional when theres nothing exceptional about your job? Anything I do just makes my project manager shine.

Do you have benchamarks you need to meet? Do you help with scope creep? Do you have a success rate for brining projects in on time/budget? Are you client facing? If so, what success stories can you tell me there? Conflict resolution, deliving a tough message, etc,. If you make your PM look good, then there are things to brag about - it means you are doing your job and doing it well. Has your work saved your client money? What was the effect of the project being completed on time? Client success from a good project is something you can brag about as well - it is because of your work they were able to reach those achievements.

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you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me....
I WILL fly again.....