Resume Critique
HorizonThief
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Hello all,
I'm hoping for some feedback/comments on my current resume.
Thank you!
CopyofResume(1).pdf
I'm hoping for some feedback/comments on my current resume.
Thank you!
CopyofResume(1).pdf
(In Progress)
Accomplished: COLOR=#008000][B]100% Done[/B][/COLOR Comptia A+, Comptia N+, Comptia Sec+, AS: CIS (Networking Concentration)
Goals for 2017: B][COLOR=#ff0000]0% Done[/COLOR][/B Cisco CCENT, B][COLOR=#ff0000]0% Done[/COLOR][/B Cisco CCNA: R&S B][COLOR=#ff0000]0% Done[/COLOR][/B B.S. IT Security
Accomplished: COLOR=#008000][B]100% Done[/B][/COLOR Comptia A+, Comptia N+, Comptia Sec+, AS: CIS (Networking Concentration)
Goals for 2017: B][COLOR=#ff0000]0% Done[/COLOR][/B Cisco CCENT, B][COLOR=#ff0000]0% Done[/COLOR][/B Cisco CCNA: R&S B][COLOR=#ff0000]0% Done[/COLOR][/B B.S. IT Security
Comments
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cyberguypr
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- Objective: nobody uses that any more. The second problem is that it screams "me, myself, and I"
- Address: not a fan of having that in a resume
- 50 wpm? Absolutely irrelevant unless you are looking to pursue a career in data entry or transcribing
- "windows" is not capitalized. Do you mean physical windows that you look out through?
- Skiils section doesn't really work. I rather see a Professional Summary
- I personally hate the bullet fest. I like to see a short paragraph with an overview of the position and then 2-3 bullets of key accomplishments that show how you brought value in the shape of process enhancements, money saving, etc.
- "Answer, resolve, and create help desk tickets," - shouldn'r they be created first before you answer them?
- Old job's verbs should be past tense
- I wouldn't put the expiration date for the CompTIA cert as it is irrelevant -
Tyb
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Microsoft Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician
Estimated Completion Date: 07/25/2016
Hasn't Microsoft already retired this cert?WGU BS:IT Security (March 2015)
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HorizonThief
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Cyberguypr: Will update soon with your suggestions, thank you!
Tyb: I hope not, as I just took a class on it...(In Progress)
Accomplished: COLOR=#008000][B]100% Done[/B][/COLOR Comptia A+, Comptia N+, Comptia Sec+, AS: CIS (Networking Concentration)
Goals for 2017: B][COLOR=#ff0000]0% Done[/COLOR][/B Cisco CCENT, B][COLOR=#ff0000]0% Done[/COLOR][/B Cisco CCNA: R&S B][COLOR=#ff0000]0% Done[/COLOR][/B B.S. IT Security -
Tyb
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70-682
Pro: Upgrading to Windows 7 MCITP Enterprise Desktop Support Technician
July 31, 2014
and here is the link for retired exams:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/retired-certification-exams.aspxWGU BS:IT Security (March 2015)
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LA2
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The formatting is simple, but works. As mentioned by Cyberguypr, I would remove the objectives box and convert that energy into a cover letter(if necessary). Your skills sections should be a collection or list of technologies that you are familiar with (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, Windows 10, Ghost Imaging Software ). I would personally move the entire skills section to the bottom of the resume to highlight skills and education. You have good work experience so expand on that some more. Type a brief description of what you did, your role, and the technologies you were exposed to. I was always told to list just work experience in the past tense(even if you currently work there) so that might be something to consider as well.