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Hey Guys,

I just wanted to say how much I love working in the IT industry. In an unfortunate situation, I was laid off from my job a few weeks ago. I went home obviously sad and a little depressed. That night after I stopped feeling sorry for myself, I updated my resume and posted it on several sites. My plan was to get up the next morning and start actually applying but to my surprise, I received roughly 5 phone calls/emails that morning from various companies and it continued throughout the week. Some calls from head hunters and some from corporate recruiters. By the end of the week, I had several phone interviews and the next week, face to face interviews. Within about a week, I had 3 job offers ALL paying more than my previous job and two of them even a shorter commute.

I hope I don't come off as bragging or anything but it just feels good that in these tough economic times, I was able to find a job so quickly.

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MAC_Addy

CiscoKidd wrote: »

Hey Guys,

I just wanted to say how much I love working in the IT industry. In an unfortunate situation, I was laid off from my job a few weeks ago. I went home obviously sad and a little depressed. That night after I stopped feeling sorry for myself, I updated my resume and posted it on several sites. My plan was to get up the next morning and start actually applying but to my surprise, I received roughly 5 phone calls/emails that morning from various companies and it continued throughout the week. Some calls from head hunters and some from corporate recruiters. By the end of the week, I had several phone interviews and the next week, face to face interviews. Within about a week, I had 3 job offers ALL paying more than my previous job and two of them even a shorter commute.

I hope I don't come off as bragging or anything but it just feels good that in these tough economic times, I was able to find a job so quickly.

I like stories like these. Congrats on getting a new job! It's a terrible feeling to lose your job. I'd probably do the same thing if I were in your situation, it feels good to share with other people.

CiscoKidd

Ayvz wrote: »

Yes Sir!by demand,if you don't mind can you give us a sample of your resume(ommitting personal details).:)

Here is a copy of my resume as requested by you as well as a few other people

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TE Resume.pdf

duckduckduck

Very nice, clean resume. It looks quite similar to mine with the bullet point layout.

I personally have had greater success with that style than any other.

CiscoKidd

duckduckduck wrote: »

Very nice, clean resume. It looks quite similar to mine with the bullet point layout.

I personally have had greater success with that style than any other.

Thanks!! When I started this job hunt it was the first time I used that format. I came across a template for it a few months ago and held onto it for whenever I started job hunting again.

nel

JohnnyBiggles wrote: »

That's great! But just out of curiosity, what kind of work do you do? Do you have a title?

Yes i believe its Male Gigolo.

Seriously though, thats great news. Im glad that you have found other roles easily as its not as easy for other folk. SOunds like your new job is a good step up to, regardless of the senior title loss.

Ayvz

CiscoKidd wrote: »

Here is a copy of my resume as requested by you as well as a few other people

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Sir,thank you very much!If ever I finished atleast two certs(only have N+),I will make pattern like the resume of yours,Sir!

Regards,
Someone From Philippines:)

onatechmission

nice resume...is there a specific name for that format ?

instant000

Congrats! ... now to tear into the resume: cisco certified network associatION Security really?

OK, cool, nice resume, and congrats on bouncing back. The reason I noticed that "association" is because I saw my word-processing program sneak that one in on me when I was updating my own resume recently

Your story reminds me of a guy who got cut at one company, then a year later, after contracting off-and-on (making more contracting than he was working at the old place, he gets hired on at a new place for about 25 or 30k more than at his old job).

instant000

onatechmission wrote: »

nice resume...is there a specific name for that format ?

Successful? hehehee.

vCole

CiscoKidd wrote: »

Here is a copy of my resume as requested by you as well as a few other people

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Wow very clean and easy to read - nice!

CiscoKidd

instant000 wrote: »

Congrats! ... now to tear into the resume: cisco certified network associatION Security really?

LOL...Nice Catch. I will make sure to change that before I apply for my next position.

CiscoKidd

onatechmission wrote: »

nice resume...is there a specific name for that format ?

I honestly don't know if there is a name for this format. I had a resume emailed to me about a year ago in this format and liked it so I saved and of course added my info. If you would like, I can send you a word version of it so you can edit it with your info.

cyberguypr

CiscoKidd wrote: »

Here is a copy of my resume as requested by you as well as a few other people

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Bravo on the CTU themed resume. The references section just blew my mind.

onatechmission

CiscoKidd wrote: »

I honestly don't know if there is a name for this format. I had a resume emailed to me about a year ago in this format and liked it so I saved and of course added my info. If you would like, I can send you a word version of it so you can edit it with your info.

I would appreciate having a word version of it. Hopefully, one day I will be able to have the credentials you have achieved so far

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