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New resume.. please critique
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techdaemon
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Registered: Jun 2001 Location: Dallas Country: United States State: Certifications: A+, Net+, i-Net+, CIW Associate Working on: CCNA, MCSE, Linux+
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07-18-01 02:58 AM
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Randy
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Looks OK for the most part. I like number 2 the best. Might want to use a bulleted list to describe what sort of service you did on computers. Just a thought.
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07-18-01 11:10 AM
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XtremeFighter
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Registered: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Country: United States State: Certifications: A+, Network + Brainbench Computer Tech Cert., MCWD, AOL 5.0 Working on: MCSE
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I like number 1. Number 3, is very colorfull. Some employers may not appreciate that.
Well, that's my choice. Stick with number 1.
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07-18-01 01:39 PM
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ccieToBe
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Registered: Jul 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, North Georgia Country: US State: Certifications: CCDA, CNA, MCP, Network+, A+, BSIT Working on: Security+
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I think the first one looks really good and the second one doesn't. The third one looks good too, but not as good as the first.
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07-18-01 02:22 PM
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Nicole
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Registered: Dec 2000 Location: California Country: USA State: Certifications: MCP Working on: MCDBA
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I like #1. #2 is fine (except for the ad), but #1 sort of has a different flair to it, which still being very professional and resume-like. I wouldn't send #1 as a hard copy, though -- it looks works on the web.
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07-18-01 02:53 PM
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Sotet
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Registered: May 2001 Location: Atlanta Country: USA State: Certifications: Working on: CIW
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For viewing online, use 1.
I would include a link to a resume _Friendly for Printing_ and have that version look like a word processing, which should have no frills (similar to your 2nd resume listed here)
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07-18-01 09:45 PM
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flext
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Registered: Jan 2001 Location: Marwayne Country: Canada State: Certifications: cna5.0 ,ccna, mcse mcp exchange 5.5, A+,Network +,Inet+, NT CIP Working on: ccnp
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Hi
I myself like #2 and would stick with that one as it list's your certifications and your experience as well
just my 2 cents
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07-18-01 09:58 PM
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chunder
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Registered: Mar 2000 Location: salt lake city Country: us State: Certifications: Working on:
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#2 AND printer friendly versions. i have a word doc AND a PDF on my site linked from my HTML (standard resume format style) version.
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07-19-01 08:45 PM
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Nicole
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Registered: Dec 2000 Location: California Country: USA State: Certifications: MCP Working on: MCDBA
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Now that I have a little more time, I'll be picky with your resume, too. (Talking about #1):
"Versed in installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of several operating systems such as:"
You know more than those listed? If you do, tell us what they are. If not, don't be wishy-washy with statements like "such as." The phrase "such as" sounds like "I know things similar to" instead of "I know."
Ditto on my comments to mkhan about the font.
"Proficient in network installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrade and repair. Including all cabling and protocol implementation, such as TCP/IP."
Comma after "repair" instead of a period. Again with the "such as"...
"Bilingual, Spanish being second language."
Now this is really nit-picking, but I'd say "Bilingual English and Spanish." Mentioning that Spanish is your second language makes it sound like your Spanish skills are weak. Hey, maybe they are, but you can mention that later 
My big pet peeve on resumes: Use complete sentences, *especially* if you use a paragraph form. When I'm reviewing resumes, it always looks to me like the person's writing skills are poor or their attention to detail is bad if they don't bother to write a full sentence. Exceptions are detailed, bulleted lists of specific items. Just MHO.
"Secondly, mentoring lower level technicians by guiding them through the steps..."
Using the word "secondly" is odd here. It might be appropriate if you only had two duties, but it sort of sticks out in a wierd way. (Gee, glad you can be so specific, Nicole. "Weird," you say? Thanks!)
If you can say you supervised them, that might be nice in addition to the "mentoring."
"...as well as..." Another wishy-washy phrase. In both cases where you use it, "and" would be stronger. "As well as" sounds like whatever is following it is an afterthought or isn't as important.
Watch for spacing typos; there are several.
"In the process of helping develop a more efficient Spanish line, for Spanish speaking customers."
How about : "Developing improvements to Spanish language customer service telephone support." Or similar definitive statement.
Summary: Be bold and forthright. The basic data is good, but the wording sounds weak. It might help to mentally start your sentences with "I was the best technician who...," "I was totally responsible for...," etc.
Okay, I'm done being picky for today 
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07-19-01 10:14 PM
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techdaemon
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Registered: Jun 2001 Location: Dallas Country: United States State: Certifications: A+, Net+, i-Net+, CIW Associate Working on: CCNA, MCSE, Linux+
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