Advice/examples on how to de-emphasize formal education and emphazie experience?

I'm having to put together a resume and I haven't kept it for in about 12 years although I haven't needed on till now I would like to some how take the light off any formal education I might have and put the light on my experience. Do any of you have some examples you could show or give me some ideas? Thanks...

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paul78

I leave off the education section. Mine only mentions work experience and professional accomplishments.

Essendon

Probably better if you post yours up and let us rip it to shreds. There have been scores of threads in the recent past about resumes and critiques. People have posted their resumes up and I think the attachments are still there (for most of them). Read them and build your own. Research and learn - the best way to go.

pcgizzmo

Let me have it. I've changed the company names that matter. I've also left off the dates because I need to make sure there correct but the info is correct w/the companies. Thanks...

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Vik210

You can write about your certifications in summary at the top as its related to your work exp.
Also, how about changing your Core Competences in 3-4 points under System Admin, Network Admin, Team Player, Team Mentor? You can still use all the key words under different sections and make them bold.

N2IT

Your name or title isn't listed. Even if you left it off on purpose you need to put a fake one in there so we can see the formatting. Your formatting for each job is off. Your bullets are not spaced uniform. Your document needs to be proof read.

There is a lot in the document that will prevent you from getting a job. It's needs a lot help.

I sent you a PM if you want help rewriting this resume.

pcgizzmo

Sent you a reply. Thanks for the offer.

the_Grinch

I guess my question is why are your de-emphasizing formal education? Even a degree in another field can help you when working in IT....

pcgizzmo

the_Grinch wrote: »

I guess my question is why are your de-emphasizing formal education? Even a degree in another field can help you when working in IT....

Just because I have very little. Some Jr. college and that's it. I got into IT early on when I started school. I started making money and never finished. I've thought about finishing but don't know with my experience if it's better to just update some certs. I had a talk with my CIO and he seemed to feel after a certain point in your career that formal education doesn't seem to matter as much but experience starts to count for more at some point.

Every job I've gotten in IT has kind of fallen in my lap through relationships. That is why I need a resume right now. I wasn't looking right now but a possible 50k a year raise has made me think about a new position.

the_Grinch

Ah ok, I thought perhaps you had education in another field and that is why you were trying not to include it. Experience (given the amount you have) would trump your education anyway.

techdudehere

I think if you have extensive experience performing high level functions and especially if that experience falls under highly credible (well known) companies, then your education matters less. At that point, you've established about as much credibilty as possible. Maybe one or two certs applicable to your primary function, but they need to be the top in the field to add much value. I have not seen your resume, so cannot make specific comments. There will always be some positions with rigid requirements for experience or education, but it's better to focus on finding a solid match than trying to qualify for every position ever listed. As you already stated, relationships have been a tool you've successfully used in the past to establish your credibility and get hired. Continue to do that!