Resume

[Chris]

Hey all for the unemployed post your resume here and hopefully if one of the YW members see a match they can refer it out.

Keeping this one PINNED.

[ellsworth81]

hmm, are ppl not posting to this out of fear of ridicule or embarassment or something? :huh: i know i am :unsure: my resume is suck

[ism]

Maybe there should also be a resume help topic?

[Chris]

I would this part of the forum to help people with resume. I was a former job counselor for a non profit group.

[SunWuKong]

if anybody is interested in IT-related jobs and live in the DC area, you can talk to me. i'm a part of a pretty big gov contract for US Customs.

[kitty]

if anybody is interested in IT-related jobs and live in the DC area, you can talk to me. i'm a part of a pretty big gov contract for US Customs.

what about graphics design/ web design stuff w/ you? probably not, huh?

[SunWuKong]

what about graphics design/ web design stuff w/ you? probably not, huh?


not much graphic design, because it's not software that is built for consumers, only people that have a need to use it. but there's plenty of web design. in fact i have to work with the group that does the web design.

you're graduating this year?

[kitty]

i am, indeed :) ... don't have formal training but lot's of contract work and a willingness to learn.

would post resume but it's at home and i need to cut out all the high school crap.

[SunWuKong]

well why you send the resume to me next semester. you still have another to go. send it to me in the beginning or middle of the semester.

[artsfartsyjanet]

If anyone wants to work for Boeing, let me know. Just send me a resume, and I'll give it to my boyfriend, and he'll give it to HR.

[artsfartsyjanet]

I'm not unemployed, but I am looking for a job in the IT industry. Can anyone help me out? I'm always eager to learn and adapt to the current business environment. =) In the past, I've interned for a network administrator at an ABC-affiliated television station here in St. Louis. I'm also interested in any work related to psychology. I currently do applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy with children who have autism. Secondly, I've worked with adolescents as a support staff at an adolescent suicide hotline, and I've interacted with many adults at a national and local suicide hotline geared towards every age range.

[kuanyin]

ooh...i 'm really unemployed...exponentially

i don't have my resume on line but i'll sen d it in.

send as many resumes out as you can, even if you don't really want the job, because you don't know if you'll get anything. i learned the hard way.

see i'm still looking...

chris, i've got tons of nonprofit experience. can you help? i keep looking and people keep not calling. what am i not doing???

[SunWuKong]

Originally posted by kuanyin@Apr 5 2003, 01:48 PM
send as many resumes out as you can, even if you don't really want the job, because you don't know if you'll get anything. i learned the hard way.
theoretically this makes a lot of sense. but i think it's pointless unless you actually call them up/email them. 2 out of the 3 professional jobs i got, i got them because an alumni of my school worked there and my resume caught their eyes because of the school. the other one i got when i was actually not mass sending out resumes.

[kuanyin]

eh...how would i pin my resume??

:huh:

[Craig]

Originally posted by kuanyin@Apr 5 2003, 06:17 PM
eh...how would i pin my resume??

:huh:
When Chris said "pinned", he was just telling the other moderators and admins to keep this thread in the top section. Just copy and paste your resume into the box, make sure to preview it before you post.

[kuanyin]

Experience: Emperor’s College Clinic – February 2001 – February 2003

Organize appointments for patients
Translator for supervisors, doctors and patients
Liaison between interns and patients
Dispense herbal medication

Diversity Matters – October 2003 – present

Consultant for human relations programs
Co-develop experiential programs for institutions looking to diversify
Co-facilitate programs used to create human relations awareness

Kruks/Tilsner Transitional Living Program – January 1999 – October 1999

Management of and conflict mediation between clients in program
Drug & Alcohol assessment for clients entering program
Emotional/Verbal support for residents
Filing & logging via computer data entry of clients’ daily activities

Volunteer: Project Bridge – October 2002 – present

Group Leader for High school students in diversity awareness program
Create & Implement Calendar of events for youth to prepare them for international travel to Seoul, S. Korea

National Conference for Community & Justice – January 1994 – present

Program development for Youth & Education programs
Management and conflict mediation for staff and participating youth during BSC
Verbal support and counselling resource informant for youth during BSC camp
Mentoring staff at Youth Leadership development program
Coordination of events for volunteers including preparatory meetings & social outings
Outreach to LA demographics for youth & educations programs as well as adult ally volunteers

Emperor’s College Interpersonal Communications Retreat

Support facilitation of ropes course for incoming students to master’s program
Challenge participants to overcome fears in order to develop leadership qualities for personal and professional life
Organize support/mentor system for new students via specialized ropes course

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Asian American Studies at Cal. State University, Northridge

Skills: Bilingual Mandarin/English speaker
Microsoft WP, Outlook, Excel; Macintosh programs
Program Development, Facilitation, Conflict mediation

*References available upon request

[SunWuKong]

instead of "Skills: Bilingual Mandarin/English speaker"
you should put "Native Speaker of Mandarin Chinese" or "Fluent in Mandarin Chinese"

[artsfartsyjanet]

JANET P. TANG
E:mail: tangjp@slu.edu

Objective: To apply for a full-time research position in behavioral or clinical research utilizing analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Education:
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, May 2004

Relevent Course Work:


Advanced Research Methodology and Psychological Statistics
Abnormal Psychology
Child Psychology
Cognition
General Psychology
Industrial Organizational Psychology
Learning and Motivation
Psychology of Oppression
Senior Inquiry
Senior Practicum


Research Experiences:
· Research Assistant for Dr. Elaine Jones and doctorate student Marvin Tobias at Saint Louis University collecting and decoding data, and interviewing participants on the influences of behavior valence and actor race on black and white children's moral and liking judgments (2000).
· Graduate Assistant for Karen Kadela at Saint Louis University. The project
studied sexual assault. Research consisted of collecting and decoding data (1999).

Work Experiences:
· Support Staff, Kids Under Twenty One (2001-present)
· Analytical Behavioral Therapist, Special School District (2001- 2003)
· Suicide Crisis Intervention Worker, Life Crisis Services (2000-2001)
· Management Information Systems Intern, KDNL-TV ABC 30 St. Louis (2000-2001)

Leadership Experiences:
· President and Webmaster of the Asian Students in Action (ASIA) (1999-2002)
· Vice President of Public Relations of the International Students Federation (2001-2002)

Languages of Fluency: Chinese (Cantonese), French, and English

Honors:
· Recipient for the Saint Louis University Vision 2000 Scholarship (1997-2003)
· Outstanding Leadership Award by the International Student Federation (2002)

[ellsworth81]

VINCE SUST
Email: vsust@umich.edu

OBJECTIVE

A full-time position within human resouces or marketing utilizing my interpersonal and analytical skills

EDUCATION

B.A. in Economics and Asian Studies, April 2003, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, Cumulative GPA: 3.42 / 4.0, University Honors (3.5+ / 4.0): Winter 2000 –Fall 2000

Relevant Coursework:
Financial and Managerial Accounting, Statistics, Labor Economics, Corporate Financial Economics, Financial Economics, Introductory and Intermediate Economics

Languages:
Basic Spanish, Intermediate ability in Cantonese/Mandarin

EXPERIENCE

Comcast Corporation, Compensation Intern, Philadelphia, PA, June 2002 – August 2002

* Market pricing of benchmark jobs

* Continued maintenance and troubleshooting of job code system

* Created a primer regarding the CPI and its relevance to compensation

* Prepared reports and analyses of company wide pay practices


Comcast Corporation, Human Resources Intern, Philadelphia, PA, June 2001 – August 2001

* Determined salaries for various positions through use of salary national surveys and other tools

* Verified accuracy of the job code system and job description library, making changes when appropriate

* Communicated extensively with management and administrators in order to streamline and troubleshoot the company’s job code system and job description library

* Evaluated employee’s overtime-exemption status and resolved exemption status discrepancies in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act

* Assisted in the development of a preliminary nation-wide company pay structure


POSSE Program, Research Assistant, Ann Arbor, MI, October 2000 – April 2001

* Lead and assisted multiple focus group sessions consisting of 2-7 people

* Transcribed focus group dialogues to electronic format

* Coded and organized data using the program NUDIST

* Organized findings to be presented to the student body and key university officials

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Transportation Coordinator - Asian Pacific American High School Conference
Board Member - Phi Chi Theta Professional Co-Ed Business & Economics Fraternity
Site Leader - SPARK Community Service Team

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Reboot Philadelphia - Teaching Assistant
Philadelphia Chinatown Community Center Children's Evening Program - Volunteer

SKILLS
Working knowledge of Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Paintshop Pro, Flash
Proficient with Mircosoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access)

[John0101]

Damn ellsworth81, good job, 3.42 GPA!!!! University of Michigan Ann Arbor is a damn good school too. You can probably already get into a half decent MBA program.

[kasia]

i need a job, too =p it'd be nice if someone will just hire me without me having to apply. =D


Kasie W. Lee
kasiewlee@hotmail.com


EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LAW SCHOOL
J.D., May 2003
Honors Grades: Contracts; Criminal Procedure; Evidence; Gifts, Wills, and Trusts; History of American Law; Post-Conviction Justice Project; Property
Honors Thesis: Facial Recognition Scanners: Fourth Amendment Considerations (2002)
Honors: Korean American Bar Association Scholarship, 2002; Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association Scholarship, 2002; Orange County Asian American Bar Foundation Scholarship, 2002; Public Interest Law Foundation Grant, Summer 2001; Los Angeles County Bar Association Pro Bono Award, 2001
Activities: Board of Governors, Asian Pacific American Bar Association (APABA)
Editor-in-Chief, The APABA Reporter

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
B.A. in Philosophy, June 2000; B.A. in Sociology (Law & Society Emphasis), June 2000
Minor, Asian American Studies; Minor, Rhetoric & Communication
Honors: Deans' Honor List; Departmental Commendation, UC Davis Sociology Department

EXPERIENCE SUMMER ASSOCIATE May 2002-September 2003
Litt & Associates Los Angeles, CA
Researched and wrote legal memoranda for complex civil rights cases involving First, Fourth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendment violations. Assisted in an excessive force trial pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §1983 in the U.S. District Court, Central District. Filed an Opening Brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, for attorney's fees pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §1988.

STUDENT LAW CLERK August 2002-January 2003
Hon. Robert M. Takasugi, U.S. District Court Los Angeles, CA
Researched and wrote legal memoranda recommending rulings for criminal and civil motions, including motions for summary judgment, motions to suppress, motions to intervene, motions for a new trial, and applications for preliminary injunction. Participated in motion meetings to present recommendations to the Judge. Assisted with jury voir dire questions and jury instructions during trials.

CERTIFIED LAW STUDENT INTERN August 2001-May 2002
USC Post-Conviction Justice Project Los Angeles, CA
Represented inmates in habeas corpus proceedings. Filed an opening and reply brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, which resulted in a reversal of an inmate’s conviction (Black v. Larson, 2002 WL 1941165 (9th Cir. 2002)). Represented an inmate convicted of second-degree murder in her parole hearing, which resulted in a grant of her parole request.

LAW CLERK February 2001-May 2002
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
Researched and wrote legal memoranda and position papers in consumer, employment, and housing law. Represented clients in administrative hearings. Entered into negotiations with large corporations on behalf of clients.

FOUNDER/DIRECTOR, ASIAN OUTREACH PROGRAM June 1999 - June 2000
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Center Yolo County, CA
Founded program comprised of bilingual crisis counselors and legal advocates to assist Asian survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Coordinated community outreach efforts.

RESEARCHER, NAT'L INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE PROJECT January 1999 - March 2000
California Youth Authority Sacramento, CA
Conducted study of correlation between long-term incarceration and recidivism among Youth Authority wards.

LANGUAGES Fluent in Cantonese, conversational Mandarin, and basic German.

INTERESTS Served as a legal consultant to Yellowworld.org, an internet portal dedicated to activism and the cultivation of an Asian American political consciousness. Past and current projects include Anti-Disguise (http://petition.yellowworld.org), Justice for Anna Guo (http://anna.yellowworld.org), and Remove Howard Coble (http://removecoble.yellowworld.org).

[TB4000]

I better get hooked up with a 401K, health, dental, the whole nine.

EXPERIENCE

5/2002 - Present
Purdue University
Hammond, IN
computer systems laboratory consultant
assist campus community with networking facilities, assemble PC desktops for campus use, installation of software on various computer terminals in campus offices, implement solutions to network-related queries, installation of hardware/software programs(HP, Dell, IBM, etc.), instruct student body of network/programming techniques, maintain appearance/security of lab environment, analyze and correct hardware/software problems, train and assign tasks to new and current lab consultants, create and design lab and campus oriented projects via spreadsheets, graphs, etc.

11/1999 - 3/2002
Purdue University
Hammond, IN
registration assistant
Banner 2000 and Microsoft Excel student record database maintenance, filed and delivered various documents and materials for department heads, created and designed graphs and spreadsheets for inter-office use, installation of office related hardware and software for dean of students, chancellor and other officials, troubleshooting of problems and resolving questions concerning registration, enrollment, student records and other university policies and procedures, prepared and submitted weekly, monthly and annual registration and enrollment reports, ordered/distributed graduate degrees, trained incoming staff

8/1997 - Present
Purdue University
Hammond, IN
news/entertainment reporter (The Chronicle)
interview various students, campus staff, and local members of community for various news articles, collaborate with editors to complete articles, assist with production and online graphic layouts, author various articles/entertainment reviews for publication

6/1997 - 8/1998
Walgreen's Drug Stores
East Chicago, IN
store clerk
cashier duties, assisted customers with purchases, took inventory of store items/daily cash intake, assembled store displays, trained new staff

EDUCATION
12/2003
Purdue University
Hammond, IN
B.A. management information systems - Dec. 2004

AFFILIATIONS
8/1997 - Present
Purdue University Chronicle
entertainment writer/reviewer

TECHNICAL SKILLS
PC/iMac hardware maintenance (drives, monitors, HP laser printers, etc.)Microsoft Windows 98/NT/2000/XP, JavaScript, Visual Basic, C++, HTML web page design, VB Script, Norton Utilities, SQL Server 6.5/7/0, GroupWise, Novell, Adobe Photoshop/PageMaker 6.5, Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, FrontPage), Internet Explorer, Netscape7.0, TCP/IP Telnet, ADO.Net, Mac OS X, AppleWorks

[SynRG]

Hey, if anyone wants to work in China feel free to PM me. I've been working in Executive Search (Recruitment, "Headhunting," etc) out here for a year and a half now. Currently I manage the research side of the company so I have a pretty decent idea of the job markets out here, particularly in the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) and the Manufacturing (not very exciting, I know) Industries. Our company dabbles a bit in the tech-sector but not so much because that's a real tough market and there are other firms here that specialize in tech-searches.

Also, if anyone wants resume-writing tips or would like me to quickly proofread a resume, I read and screen resumes every day as part of my job. Feel free to PM me and I can send you my work e-mail. I'm warning you though I can be harsh and really nit-picky when it comes to resumes, it's only because I've seen SO MANY crappy resumes in the year and a half I've worked here.. and if I can get annoyed over something little, you can bet your ass an HR Manager will too.

[yoMAMA]

i have a 3.42 GPA too, and i though about commiting suicide already....... :frown: :wink:

Hey, if anyone wants to work in China feel free to PM me. I've been working in Executive Search (Recruitment, "Headhunting," etc) out here for a year and a half now. Currently I manage the research side of the company so I have a pretty decent idea of the job markets out here, particularly in the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) and the Manufacturing (not very exciting, I know) Industries. Our company dabbles a bit in the tech-sector but not so much because that's a real tough market and there are other firms here that specialize in tech-searches.

Also, if anyone wants resume-writing tips or would like me to quickly proofread a resume, I read and screen resumes every day as part of my job. Feel free to PM me and I can send you my work e-mail. I'm warning you though I can be harsh and really nit-picky when it comes to resumes, it's only because I've seen SO MANY crappy resumes in the year and a half I've worked here.. and if I can get annoyed over something little, you can bet your ass an HR Manager will too.

I'd love to!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

don't know if i can deal with those commies, though :tongue:

[blueblue79]

L.Lin
lin88h@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVE
An enthusiastic, self-motivated individual is interested in the Financial Field
EDUCATION
State University of New York at New Paltz
Bachelor of Science, anticipated date of graduation May 2004
Major: Finance Minor: Economics
Major G.P.A: 3.16; Cumulative G.P.A: 3.14

RELATED COURSEWORK
· Financial Accounting · Intermediated Accounting
· Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
· Financial Management & Policy
HONOR AWARD
Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society

STUDY ABROAD
Middlesex University in London Fall 2002-Spring 2003

EXPERIENCES
Avon Sales Representative Spring 2003- Present
· Analyze and determine the existing and prospective customers’ needs.
· Conduct the presentation of the products attributes.
· Go on client calls and follow up clients’ current situation.

Student Computer Lab Assistant, SUNY New Paltz Fall 2001-Present
· Oversee the student computer lab and security of the lab.
· Assist students and faculty on proper usage of computer equipment and software programs.
· Manage the proper functioning of the printer, scanner and other laboratory equipments.

Office Assistant, EOP Office, SUNY New Paltz Spring 2001-Fall 2001
· Supported and catered to the needs of the office, and performed general clerical duties.
· Answered phones and scheduled appointments for various students groups and faculty members
· Operated photocopiers, fax machines, and other office equipments.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
· Vice President of Accounting and Finance Association at SUNY New Paltz
· Association for Financial Professional · Financial Management Association · NYSSCPA

LANGUAGES
Bilingual in English and Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin)

COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer

Activity
Capitan of “ Relay For Life in Fighting with Cancer” Event
Fund Raising for American Cancer Society

what have i missed out? :frown:

[Kuchana]

If anyone has any connections with the FBI and/or U.N. I'm all ears.

[SunWuKong]

If anyone has any connections with the FBI and/or U.N. I'm all ears.

i think most FBI openings are probably in the DC area.

LANGUAGES
Bilingual in English and Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin)


with languages, people usually write something like:

Fluent in Mandarin Chinese
Proficient in Spanish
Basic French

etc etc

[kboy75]

If anyone has any connections with the FBI and/or U.N. I'm all ears.
just apply to the FBI via their website. i'm taking the phase 1 exam this week.

[Kuchana]

just apply to the FBI via their website. i'm taking the phase 1 exam this week.

good luck!:) which field are you wanting to get into? field agent???:)

just apply to the FBI via their website. i'm taking the phase 1 exam this week.

can't at the moment. will after i finish grad school:)

i think most FBI openings are probably in the DC area.

that's what i was afraid of. *sigh*

[SunWuKong]

that's what i was afraid of. *sigh*

well if you're willing to work for some secret government organisations in DC, you'd get to work in one of those cool unmarked buildings in the city. it's kind of funny, some of these buildings have no names, and you can't see through their windows, and they just happen to have these metal bars sticking up out of the ground in front of their front doors (it's to prevent someone from ramming a car through the front door).

[kboy75]

good luck!:) which field are you wanting to get into? field agent???:)



can't at the moment. will after i finish grad school:)



that's what i was afraid of. *sigh*
yes the special agent program.

you don't have to work in DC. you do go to virginia for training, but you work in field offices all over the country. there is a huge office here in NYC with lots of sgents. my recruiter said that once accepted, you can ask for your base city, which you will probably get, but will have a hard time switching from. we need feds everywhere.

[TB4000]

Revised resume...if any suggestions, please do so accordingly.






EXPERIENCE

5/2002 – 6/2004

Purdue University

Hammond, IN (computer systems laboratory consultant & technician)

• Assisted campus community with networking facilities
• Assembled PC desktops for campus use
• Installation and maintenance of network functions on various computer terminals in campus offices
• Implement solutions to network-related queries
• Issued technical customer support via help desk call center
• Installation of hardware/software applications
• Instructed student body of network/programming techniques
• Maintained appearance/security of lab environment
• Trained and assigned tasks to new and current laboratory consultants
• Created and designed lab and campus oriented projects through spreadsheets and graphs

11/1999 – 3/2002

Purdue University

Hammond, IN (registration assistant)
• Banner 2000 and Microsoft Excel/Access database maintenance
• Filed/faxed/delivered various documents and materials for department heads
• Created and designed graph and spreadsheet projects for inter-office use
• Installation of office related hardware and software for dean of students, chancellor as well as other officials
• Involved in troubleshooting problems and assisting with questions concerning registration, financial aid billing/payments, enrollment, student records and other university policies and procedures via phone support and in person
• Managed outbound calling/recruiting of 90-120 cold calls daily directed towards potential students in region in conjunction with admissions dept.
• Prepared and submitted weekly, monthly and annual registration and enrollment reports
• Ordered and distributed graduate degrees
• Assisted in training incoming staff

6/1997 – 8/1998
Walgreen’s Drug Stores
East Chicago, IN (branch associate)

• Cashier
• Assisted customers with purchases
• Performed outbound calling to potential consumers/clients
• Inventory of store items/daily cash intake
• Assembled store displays, trained new staff



EDUCATION

Purdue University Calumet – Hammond, IN
A+ Certification (classes in progress)
B.A. Management Information Systems – May 2005

TECHNICAL SKILLS

PC/iMac hardware maintenance, Microsoft Windows 98/NT/2000/XP, JavaScript, Visual Basic, C++, HTML web page design, Corel WordPerfect Office/Draw, VB Script, Norton Utilities, SQL Server 6.5/7/0, Microsoft Exchange, GroupWise, Visio, Novell, Adobe Photoshop/Acrobat/Illustrator, Windows Server 2003, Netware, Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook) Internet Explorer, Netscape, TCP/IP Telnet, ADO.Net, Mac OS X, AppleWorks

AFFILIATES

8/1997 - Present
Purdue University- Hammond, IN

news/entertainment reporter (The Chronicle)
• Contact potential advertisers to discuss ads/layouts
• Interview various students, campus staff, and local members of community for various news articles
• Collaborate with editors to complete articles, assist with production and online graphic layouts
• Author various articles/entertainment reviews for publication

[SunWuKong]

TB, so would you say you're a sys admin type of guy? it seems you've had a wide variety of responsibilities.

you might consider putting sort of a summary section at the top of your resume that's basically a bunch of buzz words related to the skills you have. a lot of HR people and recruiters don't have a real technical background and they're just eyeing resumes for key words when they're initially scanning through a resume.

[artsfartsyjanet]

is anyone bored enough to look at my resumes/ cover letters? Just PM me. Thanks. I'm on the prowl now for jobs, and i'm willing to relocate.

[syc]

SynRG
Hey, if anyone wants to work in China feel free to PM me. I've been working in Executive Search (Recruitment, "Headhunting," etc) out here for a year and a half now. Currently I manage the research side of the company so I have a pretty decent idea of the job markets out here, particularly in the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) and the Manufacturing (not very exciting, I know) Industries. Our company dabbles a bit in the tech-sector but not so much because that's a real tough market and there are other firms here that specialize in tech-searches.

Also, if anyone wants resume-writing tips or would like me to quickly proofread a resume, I read and screen resumes every day as part of my job. Feel free to PM me and I can send you my work e-mail. I'm warning you though I can be harsh and really nit-picky when it comes to resumes, it's only because I've seen SO MANY crappy resumes in the year and a half I've worked here.. and if I can get annoyed over something little, you can bet your ass an HR Manager will too.


can you help with jobs in HK?

[Cipherous]

Objective
To contribute and actively partake in the success of software development in enterprises that offers challenging opportunities. In addition, I hope to gain knowledge and skills to further my career as a software engineer.

Education
09/00-06/04 Bachelors in Computer Science, University of Maryland (College Park)
Relevant Courses Taken:
• Human interface design
• Advanced Java (RMI, J2EE)
• Object Oriented and modular programming
• Computer architecture design
• Data structures design

Experience
08/03-Present Web Developer-Maryland Green Party
• Responsible for designing and maintaining a website for Theresa Dudley (a green party candidate for congress)
• Designed website to specifications given by the client
• Developed flash and logos for the website
12/03-Present Web Developer-Intermars Inc (International Maritime Services)
• Responsible for designing and maintaining a homepage for Intermars Inc.
• Brainstormed possible designs for the website and implemented a user friendly interface to the client’s liking
• Developed flash and logos for the website
06/04-09/04 Software Engineer and Developer-MCPD Forms Management
• Developed an application to manage police related documents (distribution and reception) for the Montgomery County Police department. Also, the program allows police officers to browse converted police documents on a specialized police notebook
• Met with the police department to design specialized features pertaining to the needs of police officers and office administrators. This includes meeting with the police officer and partaking in interviews to assess the needs of the client. Designed GUI to meet usability requirements of the end user (administrators and police officers)
• Designed specifications for team mates to code to. This includes designing real world scenarios and possible inputs into the program.
• Worked to ensure success of program in an actual work environment (debugging, testing and deployment)
Tools and Systems
Programming Languages: C Sharpe, VB script, Perl, Post script, Action script, C++, Java
Web technologies: Java RMI, Java Script, Action Script, HTML, XML, Tomcat Apache
RDBMS: MySQL, Oracle
Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/2000/XP, Unix, Red hat Linux, Mandrake Linux, Solaris, Macintosh
Intergrated Developmental Environments: Visual Studio dot net, NetBeans, Eclipse, Emacs
Testing Tools: Junit, Dr.Java
Others: Photoshop CS, Macromedia studio, Microsoft Office, Open Office, Matlab


References available upon request

[ellsworth81]

most of the rhetoric out there says to make your resume accomplishment-oriented, which helps to re-word your duties more into what can be specifically offered to an employer. also, "responsible for" is superfluous.

[Cipherous]

most of the rhetoric out there says to make your resume accomplishment-oriented, which helps to re-word your duties more into what can be specifically offered to an employer. also, "responsible for" is superfluous.

right, I gotta be specific

[FunK5KeeNJ]

Lee Hecht Harrison offeres good resume writing support

[kasia]

Lee Hecht Harrison offeres good resume writing support

who?

[jz87]

Jesus, everyone else's resumes look so much more impressive than mine. Now I don't even know if I should post it, my resume seems like crap compared to everyone else's. How did you guys get so much stuff to put on there? BTW, I submitted my resume to one insurance company for their actuarial summer intern program and got rejected. Now I know why. Hey, if anyone is experienced with resume can you pm me your email so I can send you my resume privately and you can comment on it?

[ellsworth81]

Jesus, everyone else's resumes look so much more impressive than mine. Now I don't even know if I should post it, my resume seems like crap compared to everyone else's. How did you guys get so much stuff to put on there? BTW, I submitted my resume to one insurance company for their actuarial summer intern program and got rejected. Now I know why. Hey, if anyone is experienced with resume can you pm me your email so I can send you my resume privately and you can comment on it?

get used to getting rejected. you're not gonna bat a thousand when it comes to this.

and you're nowhere near as old as some of us are.

[jz87]

Ah this is depressing. I hate applying for things and going through the routine. I like more informal interactions like going to a prof's office hours and having a chat about joining his/her research group. It's so much more relaxed and you get to present your case in person.

[ellsworth81]

you can still do that. just ask an employer you want to meet for an informational interview for insight in the career in question.

[John0101]

Here is one of my resumes.

I want my career path to lead me as an introduction to a master's program (either MA economics, MBA, or MPA) sometime in the future (3-6 years), so I will be targeting financial insitiutions (the fed, FDIC, Banks, and gov. bureaus).

Comments are more then welcomed!

[yoMAMA]

Here is one of my resumes.

I want my career path to lead me as an introduction to a master's program (either MA economics, MBA, or MPA) sometime in the future (3-6 years), so I will be targeting financial insitiutions (the fed, FDIC, Banks, and gov. bureaus).

Comments are more then welcomed!

John, IMHO your resume looks excellent, the only thing i would suggest is post it on monster, it's a great job searchign website [a lot of HR firm recruiters look on monster].

also, i don't know if this company has offices in Mass, but in my experience this is a pretty good financial staffing firm.

www.rhii.com

[Atealtha]

I think the objective is a very entry level, high school student thing to put on resumes.

John0101, I still cannot download files. Would you care to copy and paste the text from that file to here?

[SunWuKong]

Here is one of my resumes.

I want my career path to lead me as an introduction to a master's program (either MA economics, MBA, or MPA) sometime in the future (3-6 years), so I will be targeting financial insitiutions (the fed, FDIC, Banks, and gov. bureaus).

Comments are more then welcomed!

John, some suggestions:
1) get rid of the objective section
2) put the experience section above the education section

[lethal]

I agree with taking out the objective line. That's what a cover letter is for.

I disagree with putting the experience above the education. You're still in school, so you should be emphasizing that. For people changing jobs mid-career, you put your experience first, but for students put your education first.

[John0101]

thx for all the help guys. i put the objective there because im targeting specific jobs but i guess the cover letter should address this even more.

i'm pretty sure a B.A. aint gonna cut it for most of the jobs im targeting and I honestly don't feel like doing something that I don't like just to make some money. instead i still want to learn.

in a few months i'm going to be a 21 year old with a college degree. gee thats kinda of scary!

[yoMAMA]

thx for all the help guys. i put the objective there because im targeting specific jobs but i guess the cover letter should address this even more.

i'm pretty sure a B.A. aint gonna cut it for most of the jobs im targeting and I honestly don't feel like doing something that I don't like just to make some money. instead i still want to learn.

in a few months i'm going to be a 21 year old with a college degree. gee thats kinda of scary!

getting more education?

that sounds like a very good plan, indeed.

you'll have more than 40-50 years in working, but there's only so much time for learning.

[John0101]

well i hope i never stop learning.

[yoMAMA]

well i hope i never stop learning.

what i mean was, collecting degrees.

:wink:

[moser]

Question: if you had merit-based scholarships for college, for how long do you keep it on your resume?

[moJo]

if a cover letter is not necessary for a position, should i include the Objective line in the resume? i am sending my application to my friend who is actually assisting in the hiring for the position i am applying for. he says to absolutely include the Objective, but he doesn't need a cover letter. personally, i've always felt that my Objective is always really weak and generic. oh well.

[John0101]

John, IMHO your resume looks excellent, the only thing i would suggest is post it on monster, it's a great job searchign website [a lot of HR firm recruiters look on monster].


thanks for that advice! i got my first job offer today from a recuiter who found my resume on monster.com (11 views on my resume and 9 phone calls/emails for interviews!). The Company is Investors Bank & Trust and the job is a fund accountant, the work experience does qualify was experience toward a CFA and the benefits are great, they will pay for my CFA and any classes I take when I first start!!!!! I don't know if I will take it though since I still haven't started sending out my resume.

[yoMAMA]

thanks for that advice! i got my first job offer today from a recuiter who found my resume on monster.com (11 views on my resume and 9 phone calls/emails for interviews!). The Company is Investors Bank & Trust and the job is a fund accountant, the work experience does qualify was experience toward a CFA and the benefits are great, they will pay for my CFA and any classes I take when I first start!!!!! I don't know if I will take it though since I still haven't started sending out my resume.

no problem, glad to help.

and congragulations!!!!!!!! :smile:

time for a drink [cheers :biggrin: ]

[nola]

thanks for that advice! i got my first job offer today from a recuiter who found my resume on monster.com (11 views on my resume and 9 phone calls/emails for interviews!). The Company is Investors Bank & Trust and the job is a fund accountant, the work experience does qualify was experience toward a CFA and the benefits are great, they will pay for my CFA and any classes I take when I first start!!!!! I don't know if I will take it though since I still haven't started sending out my resume.Awesome, John! It looks like a decent job.

[Atealtha]

Let me put my resume up for the scrutinizing eyes.
I know I said that thing about the objective, but my career counselor told me that the e-recruiting internship recruiters are not looking for a cover letter.

Thanks in advance (http://www.greenapplestream.com/stuff/Yonemitsu,%20Glenn.pdf). [PDF file: 202 KB]

[londonmerlion]

Atealtha,
You may want to emphasise the more web design oriented projects you did at the radio station as you want to lead the interviewers into those areas that show you have good and relevant experience.

[Kennyb]

As there aren't many design resume, I thought I share mine. :smile: Take note though, it maybe different because... Well... It's British.... :tongue:

Kennyb's CV (i.e. Resume) (http://www.kennyb.co.uk/work/cv2.pdf)

[Atealtha]

I'm not sure how CVs are suppose to be, but instead of that abstract image, replace it with a picture of yourself?

There are a lot of rivers when you use justification alignment.
Maybe you can try using left justification, or mess with some kerning (space between letters) just slightly to make it look more balanced.

Also the spaces between the columns seem to be changing from section to section. Make them all uniform.

You spelt "Nationality" wrong.
Is mentioning something like "clean driving license" popular in Britain?

[hooligan]

I'm not sure how CVs are suppose to be, but instead of that abstract image, replace it with a picture of yourself?

There are a lot of rivers when you use justification alignment.
Maybe you can try using left justification, or mess with some kerning (space between letters) just slightly to make it look more balanced.

Also the spaces between the columns seem to be changing from section to section. Make them all uniform.

You spelt "Nationality" wrong.
Is mentioning something like "clean driving license" popular in Britain?
CV's are more for professional things or if your employer requests it from my experience. It's more bibliographic if anything, but you should also list, specifically publications or phamphelts you've worked on.

edit: I wanted to add that I like the layout, but aren't CV's like REALLY detailed? perhaps link to things you've done and cite pamphlets you've done. I think there's a way to cite pamphlets.

[Kennyb]

I'm not sure how CVs are suppose to be, but instead of that abstract image, replace it with a picture of yourself?

There are a lot of rivers when you use justification alignment.
Maybe you can try using left justification, or mess with some kerning (space between letters) just slightly to make it look more balanced.

Also the spaces between the columns seem to be changing from section to section. Make them all uniform.

You spelt "Nationality" wrong.
Is mentioning something like "clean driving license" popular in Britain?

It's arguable to have a picture of me instead of an abstract image but if you are going to go into the design industry, you do need something unique which makes you stand out from the rest and a picture of yourself doesn't really do as much justice compared to a graphic that portrays you.

Yeh, I've been meaning to re-align the margins and alignment of the text - thanks for reminding me there. :smile:

Yes, saying that you have a clean driving license does play apart. For example, if you need to go offsite, that's when you need to know how to drive and the company would even give you a company car to use. Also, I was told by a friend of mine that in the business industry (in general), without it you will not be able to get up the ladder to become director, or other senior roles.


edit: I wanted to add that I like the layout, but aren't CV's like REALLY detailed? perhaps link to things you've done and cite pamphlets you've done. I think there's a way to cite pamphlets.

Not necessary... It depends how you structure the CV. Your CV is basically tailored to the job, or industry, that you desired for. Putting things that are not related to the job really wastes space on the page - my previous CV was basically like that, i.e. too generic.

One of the basic structural layout in a CV would something like this:

Profile
Bio
Education
Experience
Key Skills / Personal Skills
Interests & Achievements
Reference

The general rule of thumb for a CV is to not have it more than 2 pages of A4. Therefore, to fit all of those in, you would have to be very good in how much details you write and yet make the readers be interested in you. Personally, I eliminate Key Skills and merge bio and profile together. The reason for my decision is basically, by writing what you did at work or your interest, you are pretty much showing what your key skills / personal skills are.

Most of the company that will look at your CV, tends to scan, hence I made mine very specific and straight to the point, unless you are going for a very literary role, then you need to flaunt your English skill.

The trouble about putting links into my CV is that it hogs up quite a lot of space and with my layout, it wouldn't look very nice. However, in most design jobs that I have applied for, they tend to ask you to email them some links which you worked on, along with the attachment of your work.

[Atealtha]

It's arguable to have a picture of me instead of an abstract image but if you are going to go into the design industry, you do need something unique which makes you stand out from the rest and a picture of yourself doesn't really do as much justice compared to a graphic that portrays you.

Maybe I'm an old fashioned, stick to the basics, kind of guy but I would rely on a portfolio to do that.

[hooligan]

Ok, good, I've been looking at CVs of professors and they're ... kinda long.

[Kennyb]

Ok, good, I've been looking at CVs of professors and they're ... kinda long.

They're just geeks....

Yeh, I've seen some CVs of professors too... They are only long because of the amount of researches they have done throughout their time, which are infact beneficial to anyone. That's just a different ball game in honesty...

[SunWuKong]

CVs and resumes are the same. it's just a different name. people that use British English call them CVs, and people that use American English call them resumes. sort of like the lift, as opposed to the elevator.

[Kennyb]

CVs and resumes are the same. it's just a different name. people that use British English call them CVs, and people that use American English call them resumes. sort of like the lift, as opposed to the elevator.

You know, that's what I thought at first, until those two start talking to me about a fairy tale which seemed believeable. :rolleyes:

[nola]

Who says Curriculum Vitae anyways? Just British and academic people.

[SunWuKong]

Who says Curriculum Vitae anyways? Just British and academic people.

so that's what "CV" stands for.

HKers all call it "CV". :smile:

[nola]

My mom says those veddy veddy British things too like pronouncing "aunt" like awnt instead of ant.

[Kennyb]

My mom says those veddy veddy British things too like pronouncing "aunt" like awnt instead of ant.

Oh please, it's "can't" with a silent 'a' not a high pitch 'a'.... :rolleyes: :tongue:

[deez nuts]

the cv is essentially a more detailed resume.

the cv allows one to go into greater detail of awards, publications, projects, honors, memberships etc etc and can span several pages than a resume which ideally supposed to be one page. my great accomplishments in medicine and medical research cannot be fit in one stinking page.

the cv is preferred in academic and research positions whereas the resume is preferred in the business world.

this is all according to the people running a workshop we had to attend in med school when we were applying for summer research positions and clinical clerkships.

[Kennyb]

the cv is preferred in academic and research positions whereas the resume is preferred in the business world.

That's quite interesting to read - over in UK, we just call it a CV when you're applying for any positions, both job or academic. But I know that for academic you can just about go more than 2 pages whereas in the working industry, you shouldn't really have more than 2.

[deez nuts]

That's quite interesting to read - over in UK, we just call it a CV when you're applying for any positions, both job or academic. But I know that for academic you can just about go more than 2 pages whereas in the working industry, you shouldn't really have more than 2.


i use a curriculum vitae. but, i have two versions of it: an abridged version and the full version. some of the big potatoes want the whole deal starting from college till now. it's 4 pages. the others just want to know what i've been doing starting from residency till now. it's 2 pages.

i also had a one page resume too. but, i haven't updated it or used it in ages.

[Atealtha]

I'm having a bit of trouble updating a section of my resume.

The section is labelled "Computer Skills"
Subsections are Software, Operating Systems, Languanges, Protocols.

I'm looking for a way to squeeze in another subsection that tells the person I am security concious, use design patterns, and so on. How would I fit this in?

[Craig]

I'm having a bit of trouble updating a section of my resume.

The section is labelled "Computer Skills"
Subsections are Software, Operating Systems, Languanges, Protocols.

I'm looking for a way to squeeze in another subsection that tells the person I am security concious, use design patterns, and so on. How would I fit this in?
If you are commenting on things like security and usage of design patterns, isn't that much easier to fit in by rewording your past job duties/project descriptions ? Otherwise it would look extremely awkward.

Personally, I think 'protocols' looks weird as a subsection. I used to work as a network programmer, and perhaps that clouds my thinking. I don't really see it in the same light as 'operating systems', which I think is fairly stupid but it gets you past the HR and recruiting filters, plus the not so bright 'potential co-workers'.

Also, watch out for typos.

[sofakingdom]

Any one out there wanna help a guy who will be graduating with a Bachelor's of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering degree in December 2006?

I'd like to find work as a technical writer.

[Kennyb]

Put something up first so we can help you out.

[sofakingdom]

Education:

B.A. Sc. in Electrical Engineering (Co-operative Program)
December 2006: University of Ottawa

Electronics Engineering Technologist Diploma
May 2002: British Columbia Institute of Technology

Experience:

Department of National Defense, Ottawa, ON.
May 2006 – Present


Worked with technical personnel and project managers to prepare and assemble technical documentation
Edited and revised existing documents to accommodate new releases and version updates
Prepared and created status reports for various projects
Participated in new initiatives to improve process improvement and quality assurance through configuration and change management
Reviewed project schedules for project managers, tracking for potential problems with emphasis on evaluation activities and deadlines
Department of National Defense, Ottawa, ON.
September 2005 – December 2005


Created Operations and Maintenance Manuals for classified project
Worked towards improving quality of documents in such areas as content and readability
Participated in recurring design reviews
Interviewed subject experts in creation of various technical documents and transformed ideas and concepts into documentation appropriate for audience
Mechron Power Systems, Ottawa, ON.
January 2005 – April 2005


Designed, tested and produced test jigs for Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
Developed software (in C) to be implemented into APU’s test routine
Documented specific test procedures to accompany test jigs
Created schematics (board and enclosure) to be used in production of test jigs
Skills:

Communication


Proven track record in producing task-oriented documentation, reference material and training packages
Experience documenting complex engineering applications and processes
Excellent technical writing skills and ability to transform elaborate processes into language suitable for audience
Excellent research, process-analysis and problem-solving skills
Well-developed interviewing and interpersonal skills
Experience using document templates, style guides and writing standards
Technical


Excellent knowledge in packet-level and network-level analysis
Experience writing and analysing code in C, C++ and Java, with documentation describing code’s process
Extensive knowledge of microcontroller applications
Excellent knowledge of microwave communications, satellite technology and RF circuit design
Programs


Excellent knowledge in following applications: Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, OrCAD, WordPerfect, CorelDraw, Photo Paint, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Visio
Good knowledge in following applications: FrameMaker, RoboHelp
Clearance:

Top Secret

[Craig]

Any one out there wanna help a guy who will be graduating with a Bachelor's of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering degree in December 2006?

I'd like to find work as a technical writer.What's your citizenship ? (Canadian / US / other ?)

[sofakingdom]

^ I'm Canadian. Which brings me to another question: How likely is it that an American company will hire and sponsor a Canadian citizen?

[Atealtha]

Need resume writing tips? Look no further than Continental Airlines (http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/company/career/resumetips.aspx) for help!

[bluemonq]

if you know so much about the world, why aren't you dining with fortune 500 ceos and sleeping with their daughters/grand-daughters? instead, you're wasting your time on this forum, replying to threads that died months ago. how sad...

[TB4000]

I see ihatemalechink comments in about 30-odd threads on here. Now I hate I missed what he wrote.

[bluemonq]

you can probably deduce them from what i said. i was kinda hoping a little bit that he'd be around long enough to reply to something i posted; couldn't wait to see his brain explode.

[rice cracker]

He was like the lamest troll ever. *world weary sigh*

[SunWuKong]

I see ihatemalechink comments in about 30-odd threads on here. Now I hate I missed what he wrote.

let me sum it up for you: chinks suck.

really not the most creative troll i've seen.

[nameless]

does anyone know what it means when someone tells me to email a 'clean copy' of my resume?

[lethal]

does anyone know what it means when someone tells me to email a 'clean copy' of my resume?

It means one that can be read electronically by a scanner.

http://careeradvice.suite101.com/article.cfm/scannable_resumes

[nameless]

thanks.

guess i wont be hearing back from them then =P

[DEEPCRIMSON]

if anybody is interested in IT-related jobs and live in the DC area, you can talk to me. i'm a part of a pretty big gov contract for US Customs.

What kind of IT work do you do?

[Broomer]

Errrr.... not wanting to draw the eire of the Gods here but maybe it's about time this thread is closed off and a new one started?

Anyway, in relations to the above, try for some testimonials at least. If you've got some projects work (or any work experience for that matter), use it and abuse. Even if all you've got a alter boy duties. Everyone else is.

Ka.

[SunWuKong]

Errrr.... not wanting to draw the eire of the Gods here but maybe it's about time this thread is closed off and a new one started?

good idea.

http://forums.yellowworld.org/showthread.php?t=34488


closing this one now.