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| So how is everyone else doing it?
If you're looking for a job, have a job, whatever, put them up. I'll start, if anyone has some advice its more than welcome.
Here it is, pasted down here and attached as an MS Word file. Take a look, feel free to jack the syle if you like it, but I'm trying to find out how to make myself stick out personally.
Objective I am looking for an entry to mid level IT position. I am looking for a position where I can increase my experience and knowledge base on supporting workstations and networks.
Summary I have several years of experience in computer technical support, as well as experience as an office assistant. I am most experienced in Windows 9x/NT/2000 networking environments. I am A+ certified and currently pursuing Network+ certification.
Technical Skills
- A+ Certified (Currently pursuing Network+, Server+ certifications)
- Desktop support (Phone & onsite) of Windows systems - 4 years
- Installations, moves and changes - 4 years
- New user setup/software installation - 4 years
- Network and Workstation Virus detection/protection - 4 years
- Network administration - 4 years
- TCP/IP & DNS - 2 years
- Novell Network - 2 years
- MS Office 2000 use/support - 4 years
- Microsoft SMS - 1 year
- Lotus Notes - 1 year
- Novell Groupwise - 1 year
- HP Printer support - 1 year
- BrainBench Certified
- Computer fundamentals, Win 95/98
- Computer Technical support
- Written English (Certified Master)
- Can be viewed at Brainbench.com: Transcript # 3401500
Experience
Jun.2000 - Present Hawthorne Appliance Birmingham, MI
Office/Clerical
- Utilize multiline phone system to answer customer service calls, maintain communications with affiliate stores, and track deliveries.
- Assist in inventory management and transaction record keeping, process credit card applications, contributing to a more efficient workplace.
- Manage cash register, daily financial transaction reports, and accounts payable/receivable
Aug. 2001-Nov.2001 Ohio University Athens, OH
Computer Technician
- Provided phone, hands on, and remote control tech support for hardware and software issues on university computers
- Administrated network with Windows 9x/NT/2000 PC's
- Integrated new Windows 2000-based systems into network, including data migration, and application installations
Jan.1999 - Jun.2000 Paragon Computer Systems Southfield, MI
Computer Technician
- Custom built and upgraded Windows 9x PC's.
- Aided and contributed to sales presentations to both potential and current clients
- Provided phone tech support for Windows, MS Office suite, Internet, and networking problems
Jun.1999 - Mar.2000 BXBoards.com
Writer
- Developed original content for hardware/tech oriented website
- Independently developed and maintained working relationships with public relations departments of industry companies to obtain press releases and production samples for review
- Coordinated international (UK & US) team of writers to create and gather newsworthy items and helpful articles for computer buyers on a daily basis.
Jun.1999 - Jan.2000 Jab Networking Southfield, MI
Producer
- Directed the development of three software teams over the internet, coordinated the work of eight programmers, four artists, and two soundmen to create new multimedia applications
- Supplied beta test groups with software, collected responses and critiques, proposed fixes/changes to programming and art directors
- Surveyed game industry standards and developed contacts in order to pursue publishing of software titles under development
Education
2000 - 2001 Ohio University Athens, OH
- Currently pursuing Bachelor of Arts in English
- Expected completion date: Spring 2004 | |
| eric1971 2002-02-21, 8:55 am |
| I’ve always been told to keep a resume to one page. Try putting some of your info in columns and in a smaller font. References go on a separate page. I would suggest at least 3 professional and 3 personnel. I would leave out the "entry to mid level" part of your objective. It limits you.
Hope this helps. | |
| Kasor 2002-02-21, 11:11 pm |
| Objective can only be a sentence(What u looking for?)
No need of summary
Reference can be upon request
Put all your related computing job experience first.
Skill - you don't need the year, try to put them nicely together.
Also, MUST BE in one page! | |
| cassie 2002-02-22, 2:13 am |
| Just a little thought - I would leave off any mention of the Bachelor of Arts in English. It doesn't tie in with your job objective.
Anyone else think this or is it just me...?
Cassie | |
| RichardJW 2002-02-22, 5:11 am |
| Well Cassie, I'm thinking that you're probably wondering why you did that degree. | |
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| ot lal of the responses here are included in the updated resume, but everything was read and appreciated. If you wonder how much a difference it has made, look at the old resume, and look at the new one, again if theres any advice or help, its greatly appreciated. Also much thanks to nicole, I'll ask her if I can post her comments about my resume, that have helped it a lot. | |
| Nicole 2002-02-22, 9:51 am |
| Looking much better!
A couple of nit-picky things:
The lines you have going across the page under experience -- make them all the same length and have the dates, etc. lined up.
You say you have 4 years experience, but your resume doesn't reflect it. Better put in at least a mention of that job 4 years ago. As you gain more experience, you can start dropping stuff off.
Cassie: I would definately include any formal college degrees on a resume, regardless of what you majored in. Employers like people with college degrees, an English degree (in theory) reflects good communication skills, and even an odd degree may interest an employer. I can't tell you how many conversations with prospective employers I've had about my Sound Design BFA! It may not help me get the job directly, but anything that gets them talking to you is good. | |
| cassie 2002-02-22, 11:02 am |
| Nicole: Yeah, I'm sure you're right.
I guess it just worries me to think that this person has a rather major commitment to something demanding for the next two years, which has nothing to do with their job objective.
Perhaps it is worth emphasising that such a commitment is part-time, or maybe I'm misunderstanding the situation completely.
Cassie | |
| eric1971 2002-02-22, 11:19 am |
| The only other thing I would suggest is not using a template. (i.e the Word resume wizard) It looks fine when you print it, but on a computer those gridlines show up. | |
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| So what is the best way for formatting a resume for the computer? Because even on my new one, with all the tables, there are a lot of lines on it. | |
| eric1971 2002-02-22, 11:51 am |
| quote:
Originally posted by Rjcc
So what is the best way for formatting a resume for the computer? Because even on my new one, with all the tables, there are a lot of lines on it.
For mine, I just started with a blank Word document and typed in the info where I wanted it. I don't have a copy of it here at work, or I would show it to you. | |
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| quote:
Originally posted by Rjcc
...but I'm trying to find out how to make myself stick out personally.
Looks like between 6/99 and 1/00 you were holding jobs at Jab, BxBoards and Paragon. A prospective employer may wonder if you are going to be moonlighting on him. If they were part-time or consulting jobs, say so.
A full load and a full-time job won't mix very well, at least when you become an upperclassman. Your senior year will be challenging; the good professors will have tenure and won't schedule night-classes.
Otherwise it's a good-looking resume. Best of luck on the degree. |
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