First IT Job - Desktop support, Resume Critique

OmniTech

Hello folks! First poster here. So I've recently decided to change career options and head for something more interesting and lucrative. The end goal is a long term career in Systems administration or infrastructure operations, so of course I will have to start from the bottom and work through the trenches. Being a CIO would be nice as well.

A bit of a background. I'm somewhat familiar with IT in general and the position im shooting for because of my past experience and infrequent experimenting, and my uncle has been in IT for over 20 years now.. so naturally me being a geek and him hammering stuff in my head, I'm bound to know a few things. However, my latest occupation has been in consultative selling in (ironically) electronics.

Right now i'm freshening up my CV and need some good critique as to how it should be before I give to potential interviewers. I think objective statement is a little dry, so i'd need some info on that as well.

Any recommendations are welcomed, thanks!

Here's a link to my CV;
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OmniTech

No one?

john_miranda

I personally never liked the "Objective" part in resumes. I rather replace it with a "Summary" of your skills and experience, and that's where I would imply how I plan to use these skills for the upcoming position. That's my opinion on it though.

Also, I noticed under Skills you listed Dell computer models(Optiplex and Inspiron). If you were trying to say you know Dell equipment I would just type in Dell Workstations, unless there really is a model you worked extensively with.

vaguemedia

Is there a better way to post your resume on this forum?

I'm sorry, but there's no way I'm opening this document with the recent crypto viruses going around.

OmniTech

I'm not sure how to post attachments here.

BradleyHU

OmniTech wrote: »

I'm not sure how to post attachments here.

google drive link

OmniTech

Alright guys here's an update.


For the past couple of days I've been searching around several temp agencies and recruiters, and applying to various positions through indeed/dice aggressively. So far, I've got in contact with three different recruiters; all with the same type of job with different companies. So I at least know my resume is working if I'm able to receive some responses. So that's good.

Now I've been noticing, the last two that I've spoke with a couple times have asked for a "right to represent" request. What is exactly is this? Note that before requesting this, they told little bit about the position, where is it, pay, hours, etc. After a couple talks they told me they'd forward my resume to the hiring manages to said companies, awaiting a response to get to me.

I know to keep in contact (always) and see what the progress is every now and then, but what exactly else could I do from here? I've gathered a list of temp agencies/recruiters to keep track of in case anything new pops up.

Any thoughts?

Oh, and I've managed to get Dropbox working for link sharing so here's my resume.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/52dk8n598tn6lj6/Resume%20%282%29.docx?dl=0

coreyb80

Right to represent means they speak to the potential hiring company on your behalf. They may add their header to your resume as well, I've seen this done personally. It's nothing I haven't seen or been asked so I wouldn't worry too much about it. Blessings on the IT journey and I wish you much success.

OmniTech

Thanks, that explains it. Still looking and trying.

$bvb379

Also, know that when you send the email for representation that if another recruiter calls you for a different position at the same company, that recruiter will not be allowed to submit your resume for consideration. Why does this matter? If another position opens up at that company, you know about it and another recruiter knows about it, why didn't your recruiter contact you about that position? That is the question you must ask yourself.

OmniTech

What would you recommend doing? Keeping tabs on recruiters you allow to present you? I haven't experienced any of that so far.

$bvb379

I would just apply directly on the companies website to be honest with you.

OmniTech

$bvb379 wrote: »

I would just apply directly on the companies website to be honest with you.

You see, I was thinking the same thing. But on Job boards like indeed/dice, usually the only listed are recruiter companies that are looking to match resumes, which is fine and helpful. It's nice to have a recruiter help you out. But if I can find the direct company and contact information (to keep record of and call directly), It'd be a lot quicker for me to land a job. I'm good at contacting directly.

Any tips on finding such information if not available? All I have right now are a list of IT recruitment agencies.

OmniTech

Anyone else have anything else to say about my resume? I'd like more feedback just in case.

GetRekt27

I'm new to this forum, but I'm surprised you would go for desktop support. I just got done with trade school, had hands on experience for a year and got my certs and recently landed a job as a Windows System Administrator. I'm only 22 lol, my advice, if you think your resume looks nice enough, apply for a higher position. Btw I'm in dallas so the job market down here is basically golden, I had another interview as a network engineer but I like working with windows.

OmniTech

GetRekt27 wrote: »

I'm new to this forum, but I'm surprised you would go for desktop support. I just got done with trade school, had hands on experience for a year and got my certs and recently landed a job as a Windows System Administrator. I'm only 22 lol, my advice, if you think your resume looks nice enough, apply for a higher position. Btw I'm in dallas so the job market down here is basically golden, I had another interview as a network engineer but I like working with windows.

I would love to apply for higher positions, but I just don't have the hand-on experience to list to entice potential employers. Right now I'm currently working on A+ (piece of cake once funds allow), and then heading straight for the MSCE. I'm labbing a virtual environment using some Windows server machines right now to brush up on active directory. A lot employers around here have cross desktop support/junior level admin jobs using active directory.

I'm just trying to get into the trenches and work my way up.