My resume any good?

[Seshat]

*applauds Jester*

[Exaspera]

*applauds all of you!*

Who sez that hanging around the interweb is useless? A whole resume-writing session right here!

[Jester]

I actually was too lazy to try to explain what I was doing, so I just rewrote his resume for him.

Yes, that is me being too lazy. I do the same thing at work. I call it efficient laziness. I find the best way to do something once so I don't have to do it more than once, and/or the shortest easiest way to do it. In this case, I figured the easiest thing to do was just rewrite the damn thing for him.

And since I almost like the guy, I figured why not?

[Plaidman]

And since I almost like the guy, I figured why not?

.... Ouch? What I do to to there?

In anycase, thank you everyone! I just have to change the drug dealer status he gave me, and it'll work

[Mikkel]

I just have to change the drug dealer status he gave me, and it'll work

Hey, you can't say something like that without showing us the resume!

I admit that I'd like to see it for selfish reasons too, I will be finished with chemo in a bit more than two months, so in the beginning of September I must start looking for work. I have owned my own shop for 16 years and before that I worked for the same three places at various times. I haven't looked for work since 1978, you may say I'm a bit out of practise .
I really would like to see how to write a good resume.

[Jester]

.... Ouch? What I do to to there?

Just having fun with you, man!

I just have to change the drug dealer status he gave me, and it'll work.

To be fair, you have to change more than that, Plaid. Like the addresses and phone numbers, etc. And you have to write a concise objective. While the one I put in is bullshit in content, in form it is pretty much dead on. All you really have to do is replace "kingpin" and "drug cartel" with what you are really after and you pretty much have it.

I really made it as simple as possible for you. I don't do that for everyone, ya know.

Hey, you can't say something like that without showing us the resume!

Sure he can!

But in any case, here it is, without all the font and layout, as I am merely cutting and pasting from Word. To be fair, it looks much better in Word than it does here. I really should consider starting a resume-writing business. Oh, wait....Lil Sis already does that. (Yes, seriously.)

Plaid Man

123 Street, Ave., Portland, OR12345 404-555-1234

Job Objective

To secure a kingpin position with a leading Portland drug cartel.

Professional Experience

Plaid Pantries, Inc, Portland, OR
Assistant Manager, 2004-2010
Provided exemplary customer service, improved inventory procedures, took care of managerial paperwork, performed various housekeeping duties, and due to my exceptional work ethic have been much in demand from various store managers at this Portland-area landmark convenience store chain.


Qualex, Portland, OR
Envelope Stuffer, 1999-2001
Ensured thousands of Kodak photographs were properly prepared for delivery to customers.

Education

EverestCommunity College, Portland, OR
Pharmaceutical studies, enrolled 2010, expected graduation 2012.

PortlandCommunity College, Portland, OR
Meth lab techniques, 2001-2002.

Qualifications

Superior customer service skills gained from years in the customer service field, including an ability to solve even the most difficult customer issues; ability to work with others or get work done in a solitary fashion; and willingness to work any shifts or hours required

References available upon request

[Mikkel]

Sure he can!

Okay, he can - but not without protest.

Thank you, I'll probably reuse the format. Why shouldn't you get into the same business as your sister? I assume she doesn't live in Key West.

[Jester]

Thank you, I'll probably reuse the format. Why shouldn't you get into the same business as your sister? I assume she doesn't live in Key West.

You're welcome. Keep in mind, as I said earlier, in Word I use some better/bigger fonts for certain things. Basically, I make it look good without overdoing it.

As for Lil Sis, she lives in England, and that is a side job for her, as it would be for me if I ever did it, but she is far more talented at it than I am, as she went to college for graphic design. Sure, I can write (duh), but this sort of thing is more her deal.

Don't get me wrong, if people want to actually pay me to design their resumes, I'll do it, but it is not exactly a high passion of mine. Just something I am good at, like math or picking out the right clothes. Don't care a whit about either one, just happen to be good at both.