Resume Problems

[ShortBus 0]

Im sitting here typing my resume trying to get a welding job for the summer i really dont know what im doing i post it here if someone could help me *office space voice* that'd be great...i also have some references i left out cause they're kinda trivial for the moment but i do have 5
1 yr. Flatrock High School Vocational Program
Teacher: Walt Sisler
Knowledge:
Grinding: I have been taught how to effectivly use an Angle or Benchgrinder to give metal a tighter fit, removing any mill scale from older steel, also know how to properly maintain an angle grinder (replacing the disk, tightening loose screws, and safely using it)
Flame Cutting: Properly using an Oxy/Acetleyen torch to cut through various thinkness and lengths of metal. Changing the tanks if they run out, Cleaning the torch tip to ensure the cleanest cut posible. Also to be aware of objects around the hoses to prevent fires or explosions.
Chipping / Wire Brush: Cleaning the weld specimen after it is completed is important to make the finished project look as neat as possible. Being aware not to leave chipper marks in the metal and to use a stainless steel wire brush to prevent weld pool contamination.
Protection of self and others: Always wear saftey glasses once entering the work area and watching out for other to make sure they are efficently protected. Wearing a welding helmet with a shade 10 lense when welding and when cutting goggles with a shade 5 lense. Proper body,arm, and leg protection from sparks or hot peices of metal. No loose clothes when grinding to prevent them from getting caught in the wheel.
GTAW: 3g certified with .035 dia wire. know various techniques depending on the weld situation i.e (weaves,stringers,whipping motion). Knows how to set the flow rate on the sheilding gas also can see the effects of no sheilding gas (perosity) and fix the issue before it becomes a mojor problem.I am very confident in my welding ability and will back my welds 100% with absolute confidence
SMAW: 3g certified with 6010/7018 also have 4f experience and am very efficent in all types of SMAW. I am very confident with my capabilitys and will always give 100% in my welds i hold them as my highest priority and reflect back on myself.
T.I.G: I have worked on Stainless Steel and Aluminum in various positions up to 4f. TIG is considered very challenging and requires great concentration out of the welder. I am focused and my TIG efficency is very high. I am aware on how to properly set the flow rate on the sheilding gas. How to prevent contamination of the base material and the tungsten. Water cooled and Air cooled torches arent a problem for me.

Plasma Cutting: I have been taught how to use a plasma cutter and know how to make sure the machine is hooked up properly and is running properly.
Line Burner: similar to an Oxy/acetlyene torch operation of a line burner is not a problem for me.
Equiptment
Huntsman welding helmet s/10 lense
Chipper
Wire brush
steel toed boots
Proper clothing to repel sparks
Saftey glasses
other items if needed....

Competitions: WCCC regional welding competiton, AWS regional competition, Local AWS welding competition. Flatrock/Woodhave welding competition
About myself:
My name is Dan martin I am a very ambitious person who is always willing to go the extra distance to get the job done. I am currently under an Apprenticeship Program in Richmond,In studying to be a Senior rigger. That is a high stress enviroment I was choosen because I can function in a high stress enviroment and make the right decisions no matter what. I am dedicated to my job and missing days is something not acceptable to me. I ended this year among the Top ranks in Welding I at Flatrock vocational.
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[AndyMan 7]

First, change it from the first person to the third person. Secondly, change the tone to use more empowering words.
For example, instead of

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I have been taught how to effectivly use an Angle or Benchgrinder to give metal a tighter zfit, removing any mill scale from older steel, also know how to properly maintain an angle grinder (replacing the disk, tightening loose screws, and safely using it)

try
Fully qualified on Angle and Benchgriners. Frequently use these tools to improve the fit of metal and remove mill scale from oder steel. Actively took part in maintenance of these tools, including replacing the disk and tightening loose screws.
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[PhillyKev 0]

Yeah, what Andy said. And make sure to spell check and proof read.
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[Kirils 1]

Dan, welding sucks...
Give it up and do what you really want... be a DZ bum..
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[nacmacfeegle 0]

Okay Shortbus, what he other guys are saying.
If you are 'coded' to AWS standards, all the grinding stuff is inherent in the coding tests, so don't dwell on it.
Also don't try and preach/teach the potential employer eg
"Protection of self and others: Always wear saftey glasses once entering the work area and watching out for other to make sure they are efficently protected. Wearing a welding helmet with a shade 10 lense when welding and when cutting goggles with a shade 5 lense. Proper body,arm, and leg protection from sparks or hot peices of metal. No loose clothes when grinding to prevent them from getting caught in the wheel."
Its starting to sound like you have simply quoted from sort of course paper or instruction manual...
simiarly
"Flame Cutting: Properly using an Oxy/Acetleyen torch to cut through various thinkness and lengths of metal. Changing the tanks if they run out, Cleaning the torch tip to ensure the cleanest cut posible. Also to be aware of objects around the hoses to prevent fires or explosions."
could be replaced with "proficient in the use of Oxy acetylene cutting equipment".
etc etc etc.
"I am very confident in my welding ability and will back my welds 100% with absolute confidence"
You can't say this, ever, even die hard pros won't say this sort of thing, its why NDT (non destructive testing) exists....
As youare probably not a well known welder, it is highly likley that you will have to undertake what we used to call a trade test. Its no biggie, but your safe and proficient working practises will be scrutinsed then......
I've worked with a lot of welders in my time, and basically know what recruiters are looking for in the resume (we call them CVs).
Why don't you rework your CV and send it to me, I'll check it out for you, and 'flower it up'..I'll PM you my real e-mail addy, so send your reworked res there, and I'll be able to send you back a re- formatted one.....
Cya
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