I think I have a terrible resume is anyone here good with resumes?

[Bojangles69]

I wouldn't really be bothered about posting it publically if I need. But I have sent my resume out to various places and never gotten a single response. One time I went in for a counseling job in person, they seemed more than excited to hire me, and asked if I could send a resume.
I sent the resume and they never called back.

I think its either cluttered with too much useless information, or just isn't written well.
I have a paid intership asking for a resume, and I don't wanna submit anything less than great. Could anyone here maybe take a look and give me some recommendations?

You think if I post it publically on here that any employeers would see it? I can delete all the personal info up top right? I really wanna get this internship but am really worried about this. Thanks!

 

[HeavyHanded]

Delete your personal info and post it. Also check out this thread. I saw this one first and replied, no offense. haha.

http://www.bluelight.ru/vb/showthread.php?t=522339

Btw, feel free to PM me. My fiance is a resume wiz and she's taught me a thing or two in the past few years. I know how tough it can be, I was lost before she helped me craft mine, so I can sympathize and I'll help you if I can.

 

[Transcendence]

It shouldn't be more than a page long if you have less than like 15 years of consistent work experience and please don't put MS Office under relevant skills unless you're applying to be a middle school secretary. Feel free to pm it to me, I've been working on mine recently too. It's depressing right?

 

[molly897]

stress your teamwork, volunteer work always a + with internships, they love seeing yo u take initiative upon yourself. your objective shouldn't be too hard, special skills would include any previous relevant training/knowledge, hell even include your great people skills in there

 

[Bedhead]

Whatever you do, do not start the resume/work experience with "My objective is to seek full time employment and move up the ranks yadda yadda yadda...."

I read one of these once, then told my boss if we ever meet in 10 years or so and my resume reads as this I want him to kill me on the spot.

Whatever you do, don't "inflate" it with hot air. Only put relevant useful information.

 

[Cyc]

One of the biggest myths existing today is that there is this elusive 'perfect resume' that will win over the large majority of employers.

Aside from some very general rules, there is no such thing. Asking for resume advice is kind of like asking for dating advice. The responses you get will vary based on the person you're asking, and the reaction you'll end up with, will depend on the person reviewing it.

The chances of the person giving you advice, and the person reviewing the final product having the same opinion, is slim.

In this thread you were told not to reference MS Office, an Objective or go over 1 page in your resume. I guarantee you, you will find a dozen other self-proclaimed experts who will give you the exact opposite advice.

I'm sorry if this isn't helpful, but maybe I can save you some time and confusion, because you're going to read all sorts of conflicting information -- and I want you to know that it's due to the subjectivity of those being polled.

The only safe advice I can give you is be as concise as possible while still being detailed, don't go overboard on the adjectives and adverbs, and spellcheck the final result.

Other than that, mileage will almost certainly vary.