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How to finish my resume by TheClap

"I realized it's not that big of a deal"

How I did it: I read an ebook that was something like "Writing a resume in one day." It pointed out the fact that a stellar resume isn't what is going to get you the job. Getting in front of people is what will get you the job.

Lessons & tips: In order to get in front of people, I have been filling out online applications. Then I call the hospital that I applied to and ask for the person in charge of hiring. I then ask them if I can just drop off a resume.

If they say "Well I already have an application" I just come clean with them and say something like "Look, we both know why I want to drop off a resume. I want you to meet me so you have a face to go with that application... because I want the job. And that would make your job easier too, wouldn't it?" Or something along those lines. I come clean and show them how it benefits them too.

Most of them appreciate the honesty.

Resources: ... Uh this one thingy... I think it's called the internet? And something else... the telephone I think.


 

Dec 05, 2008, 09:34PM PST | 1 comment | 2 cheers



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zenob437 is still trying to sort it out

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How I did it: It took me forever, because I kept putting it off. I want to change jobs soon. So I really needed to do it. But I know I will end up messing with it again. Read how I did it…

May 28, 12:42AM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer


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    soviette is feeling less productive back in the blackhole that is albuquerque

    resume 14 months ago

    Right now, I’d say I can take this goal off the shelf. I have a pretty decent [employment] resume written….even if I don’t have a job yet [in all fairness, I haven’t really been looking].

    Though I still need to update my theatre resume.

    Sep 07, 2008, 11:31PM PDT | 0 comments


    velvetinetraces is taking flight . . .

    Untitled 16 months ago

    Resume edited 10 times 3/4 done.

    Jun 24, 2008, 03:13AM PDT | 0 comments


    soviette is feeling less productive back in the blackhole that is albuquerque

    by finish i mean start and finish. 21 months ago

    All I have done is compiled a list of my job info and volunteer work I’ve done.

    I’ve never written a resume before and it’s scaring me.

    I’ve been searching for info online but it’s hard to wade through all the crap and find the helpful info.

    I don’t know where to go from here…

    Feb 04, 2008, 05:09PM PST | 0 comments


    gracem

    Draft One Done! 2 years ago

    I have my draft done and sent off! The person I sent off to I know won’t get to it right away so I know that I have a couple days to just relax.

    Sep 12, 2007, 09:03PM PDT | 0 comments


    Gillyane

    Got a job even... 2 years ago

    The resume worked, and I have a great job.

    Jul 15, 2007, 09:06AM PDT | 0 comments


    Lizie believes in progress, not perfection.

    Call it done... 2 years ago

    But I think it should be updated every 6-12 months.

    Mar 31, 2007, 06:19PM PDT | 0 comments


    Crantini_Violet

    I've done it!!! 2 years ago

    It actually wasn’t quite complicated since I simply updated it. I can now start job seeking. YAY!

    Mar 25, 2007, 03:30PM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments


    mcarson85

    Untitled 2 years ago

    Finally done! Big interview tomorrow! Wish me luck!!

    Feb 20, 2007, 07:29PM PST | 0 comments


    QS

    man i suck 2 years ago

    I’ve been on the computer for many hours for two days and I havent finished my resume yet! I don’t know where to start. I have a huge gap I must fill for the time not worked and that seems to discourage me, man. I even started one with the workopolis wizard many weeks ago that I havent went back to. Ok, I’m going to try it now except Oprah’s having a show about the lives of 30 somethings in America.

    http://www2.oprah.com/tows/slide/200701/20070125/slide_20070125_284_101.jhtml

    Jan 25, 2007, 12:59PM PST | 0 comments


    Butterscotch

    finally 2 years ago

    My resume is pretty much done. I think it looks pretty good. The resume service was kind of a waste, I ended up doing it myself, for the most part. But I have a good one now so that’s all that matters.

    Jan 10, 2007, 05:35AM PST | 0 comments


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