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PurpleIT wrote: » There are enough differences between the two it is rather hard to compare them. Both have positives, both have faults. I like the layout of "newestreview" better, but the content, generally, in "ver2" is better. I honestly think you need to combine them as each has some unique content. My biggest concern though is the factual inconsistencies: How can you have a 3.5 GPA at WGU? WGU does not use GPA; the closest is that you can say a pass is equivalent to a 3.0. You state 4+ years of experience, but your resume only goes back 3+ years. Your dates are overlapping - while it is possible you worked two full-time jobs for the last 3+ years I have a hard time buying that, especially given other inconsistencies in the resumes. You also have some formatting errors, bullets not lined up properly (not to mention different sizes and styles) and one version is shifted too far right. And drop the cheese related job; the dates overlap so you aren't covering a hole in employment and it has nothing to do with IT.
DCD wrote: » Increase the size of the Technical Skill title you're already on two pages and drop the line tech job. Move the date over on the IT technician so it line up with the other date. Redo the Professional profile with stuff from the IT tech job you are doing now.
pixa241 wrote: » Should I drop the line tech job even though my current IT job is part time and as an on call basis? Also how should I align the dates so they match up?
DCD wrote: » Yes you should drop it, why confuse the HR department. Take a look at the dates you have the date for the IT tech to the far right compared to the Satellite Tech and Line tech. Also remove the box around the certifications area. Put your name and contact information in one spot, either the middle or right side. Just a word to the wise your layout makes me wonder about your MS word skills. Move Microsoft stuff above the ComTIA A+
pixa241 wrote: » OK I will drop it then. And that's weird. When I open it up in word on my desktop everything lines up good. I wonder if its beaches I'm using office 365 and when it saves it converts it for older versions of office therefore displaying it different on your guys screen.
PurpleIT wrote: » Just one more reason to use PDFs.
gregorio323 wrote: » Keep your resume 1 page. Just looking at your resume I was too lazy to read it from so much information thrown at me. Keep it simple remember HR has 100's of applications review. You want to keep it simple and make sure it stands out by using key words.
gregorio323 wrote: » Write down the core functions you did during your employment. You can go in full detail during the interview if you like. It's a sales pitch the sole purpose of the resume is to get that phone call for an interview. Ever browsed through a magazine and seen an advertisement with a full blown description on what they're trying to sell? No just the highlight of the products. When you turn in your resume what do you want the employer to focus on first? your technical skills don't look like much and I know you have more technical skills what did you learn from those 3 years? Put forth your strongest asset whether it be certs/experience. Under education you can list what course your taking but you don't really have to put so much details. If they have questions they'll ask.
NetworkVeteran wrote: » I'd fix the formatting in the technical skills section--"LAN/WAN administration" is over-indented and "Projection Utilities" is under-indented. But, in general, the length and layout are quite solid and it looks professional. However, your grammar needs some review. Either put in the time to do so, or pay someone to edit this. For example, item #1 under "IT Technician" begins "Implemented" (past tense) whereas item #2 begins "Monitor" (present tense). That is just an error, but some lines are incomprehensible such as, "Used Ethernet topology to set up network with Cat6 and rid of wireless devices speeding up the network while saving time and money, and doubling the workload in a day." Perhaps you "Migrated from a wireless network to a wired, 1Gbps Ethernet network." I'd also better explain or tone down your claims. How buying equipment and spending time to remove the ability of your users' ability to work while roaming "saved time and money and doubled the workload in a day" is beyond me. It may come across as someone pretending to have done more than they have. If you got to the interview stage, I would definitely challenge you on that one.
pixa241 wrote: » Ok everybody. Thanks for all the help and here is my final version. Attachment not found.
gregorio323 wrote: » Okay now this is way better. The only real question I have is what do you mean you reduced the hours of downtime?
pixa241 wrote: » Yes because during their first year they had a lot of downtime hours which they were not able to do their work. Once I fixed everything and changed things, their second year they had virtually no hours of downtime where something may not have worked.
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