Buy it on Amazon or book store. Solid tips for resume writing, job hunting tactics, leveraging social media, etc. Book is updated annually. I used this guys book a decade ago when I was in a similar situation to you: old resume, hadn't been looking in some time, market for job seekers had changed.
from LinkedIn HR exec who has reviewed 40,000 resumes, finds these 7 things annoying (and I don't agree with all of them, but whatever some of them are legit) Link - ( New Window )
practice what you plan to say at an interview. Don't leave an interview with "I should have told them about this."
Don't be afraid to toot your own horn, that's what the interview is for, but be careful not to sound like a big blowhard. Tell them about things you accomplished, not just I supervised a team of sales people, but we increased sales by X%.
In fact, if you have items to impress, like increased sales or rewards won, list those on the resume also.
I have a large back ground in apparel, Logistics, Ops, Distribution (big box BRU, Target etc, Importing. Have been wearing many hats (which I like) juggling domestic and international logistics at the same time covering imports from various nations, mainly Asia, Italy, Turkey, Mexico. While keeping warehouse ops in play.
Used to control production (buying/imports) for 500+ stores, and for a two year leap was an east coast sales manager for a firm out of Chicago. Used to puddle jump back and forth every three weeks.
Strong teams leader and have established many methods some of the other firms in my past still use. In an nut shell.
Google search your job title and add "resume". It should have some great examples. "Indeed.com" is a good web site to post it to and search from. Very active.
Cover letters are good these days when placed in an email.
Most online applications are a blackhole. You gotta do it but the best way to find work is through the people you know. When you find a job and apply, go on to LinkedIn and try to determine the hiring manager and then reach out directly.
ideal is one page, but if you have a lengthy relevant job history spilling to a second page isn't a cardinal sin like it used to be. 99% of people are looking at it online so 1-page is not quite as relevant, not sure on font size, I'd just use one that looks good.
My font was Arial 10 with bold section headers and it is 2-pages.
Dropped a few off with a cover letter.
Hard to get the person in charge, everyone wants to deflect rightfully so.
Checked a few company web sites, and called asking for the person to speak with to include in letter, and was kind of shocked how many did not give it up, or said they did not know.
is if you are applying in Linked in make sure your application is recieved within 48 hours of the job posting.
Also for posts that are a little more "stale" reach out to the recruiter on Linkedin and ask if they are still considering new applications for the position. I have found its a non-rude way to introduce yourself and state your interest to the person handling the resumes for the hiring manager.
I got laid off 10/16 after 17 years with a bank. It took me a while (about 3-4 months) but I am employed and happy. After being angry (etc, ...) with them, in the end I think the bank did me a huge favor.
You will be fine ... be patient and try not to stress (easier said than done - I know).
Last week I spent the entire week cleaning the house, re-staining the deck, power washing, and getting the yard ready for my daughters birthday party. As much as I need money to continue coming in, the time off has been really nice. I have another full week of house shit, with some phone interviews and job research sprinkled in.
I can't tell you not to stress it, but I can tell you to try and enjoy some of the time off. Find something productive to do other than job research. You'll go insane spending hours per day on it.
Have two phone interviews today, and two live interviews next week. Received a call from a company out of CA looking to expand and has a facility about 40 mins away.
Not certain about the format etc. cover letter to old school?
Create a Linked.in account if you haven't already. Look for local networking groups where you live that meet on a weekly basis.
Determine your logistics- free to re-locate? Stuck in your current city due to family?
Be persistent as fuck, and congratulations on soon finding a better job that you're leaving.
Ton's of resources out there, plenty of head hunters too.
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Don't be afraid to toot your own horn, that's what the interview is for, but be careful not to sound like a big blowhard. Tell them about things you accomplished, not just I supervised a team of sales people, but we increased sales by X%.
In fact, if you have items to impress, like increased sales or rewards won, list those on the resume also.
Used to control production (buying/imports) for 500+ stores, and for a two year leap was an east coast sales manager for a firm out of Chicago. Used to puddle jump back and forth every three weeks.
Strong teams leader and have established many methods some of the other firms in my past still use. In an nut shell.
Cover letters are good these days when placed in an email.
Good luck!
Try Boscov's.. they are in Reading and are looking at expanding!!!!
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ideal is one page, but if you have a lengthy relevant job history spilling to a second page isn't a cardinal sin like it used to be. 99% of people are looking at it online so 1-page is not quite as relevant, not sure on font size, I'd just use one that looks good.
My font was Arial 10 with bold section headers and it is 2-pages.
I am trying to connect with him as he said he was willing to help me take a look at my resume.
My post is getting pushed down wonder if he sees it?
Thanks
The key is working your network. It can separate you from the pack. By network I don't mean friends on fan boards.
Ask a friend with recruiting or HR experience to review your resume.
Take a week off and clear your mind then approach finding a job as your full time job.
Don't get discouraged. Exercise frequently and keep the TV off. It will likely take several months to find a job.
Reached out to a few people, keeping the faith.
Still interested in talking to any BBI HH's.
Dropped a few off with a cover letter.
Hard to get the person in charge, everyone wants to deflect rightfully so.
Checked a few company web sites, and called asking for the person to speak with to include in letter, and was kind of shocked how many did not give it up, or said they did not know.
Its been a while since I had one.
Also for posts that are a little more "stale" reach out to the recruiter on Linkedin and ask if they are still considering new applications for the position. I have found its a non-rude way to introduce yourself and state your interest to the person handling the resumes for the hiring manager.
Digging into my knock em' dead book
You will be fine ... be patient and try not to stress (easier said than done - I know).
Good luck!
I can't tell you not to stress it, but I can tell you to try and enjoy some of the time off. Find something productive to do other than job research. You'll go insane spending hours per day on it.
Got them to yes on a number of topics.
Think they simply wanted a different type of person.
Have to do some additional research.
Good Luck.
Hoping doors open next week for sure.