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Andy, this one's for you:
http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/05/10-things-hr-wont-tell-you-about-
your-resume/
You'll notice that some of the things in this list (#3 for example) are
things we've talked about here before as well.
Jim
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On 4/8/2011 14:35, Jim Henderson wrote:
> http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/05/10-things-hr-wont-tell-you-about-
> your-resume/
Actually, most of those are more like "tips for not finding a job." They
don't really give you an *answer* for most of the problems.
--
Darren New, San Diego CA, USA (PST)
"Coding without comments is like
driving without turn signals."
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On Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:15:07 -0700, Darren New wrote:
> On 4/8/2011 14:35, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/05/10-things-hr-wont-tell-you-
about-
>> your-resume/
>
> Actually, most of those are more like "tips for not finding a job." They
> don't really give you an *answer* for most of the problems.
I don't know, #3 in particular (find the hiring manager or some way other
than going through HR) is something I've actually done....
Jim
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On 09/04/2011 6:12 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:15:07 -0700, Darren New wrote:
>
>> On 4/8/2011 14:35, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/05/10-things-hr-wont-tell-you-
> about-
>>> your-resume/
>>
>> Actually, most of those are more like "tips for not finding a job." They
>> don't really give you an *answer* for most of the problems.
>
Yes things, what not to do.
> I don't know, #3 in particular (find the hiring manager or some way other
> than going through HR) is something I've actually done....
>
It is all very well saying that but for the ordinary person how easy is
it? I got my current contract by contacting a previous employer for a
reference who just happened to be looking for someone. Well done me! But
that was just luck.
The only one of the hints I would agree with is number 5 but then that
hasn't stopped Tek from getting a job (evilsuperbrain).
--
Regards
Stephen
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On 4/9/2011 2:29, Stephen wrote:
>> I don't know, #3 in particular (find the hiring manager or some way other
>> than going through HR) is something I've actually done....
I don't think I've ever gotten a job talking to HR. But yes, that's why I
said "most".
> It is all very well saying that but for the ordinary person how easy is it?
I think it depends on the job you're looking for and who you know. I suspect
very few corporate officers apply through HR. Meet someone big and important
and impress them. Or get an advanced degree.
I wonder how hard it is for, say, doctors to find a hospital to practice at
and such.
> I got my current contract by contacting a previous employer for a reference
> who just happened to be looking for someone. Well done me! But that was just
> luck.
That's not luck. That's how you do it. Keep it up. :-)
> The only one of the hints I would agree with is number 5 but then that
> hasn't stopped Tek from getting a job (evilsuperbrain).
I think all of these hints are only broadly applicable and only to "common"
jobs. Sure, if you spend six months and can't get a job as a web graphics
designer, there might be something wrong. Six months unemployed as a
university professor?
Again, if you're in your 50's and you spent 15 years in school, putting that
on your resume is probably a good idea. If you have a bachelor's, nobody
really cares at that point. If you've been a research doctor or a
university professor with dozens of publications and world-wide travel and
speaking arrangements, yeah, a 2-page resume isn't going to cut it. But
again, those are the people who don't go through HR to start with.
I'd say 5, 9, and 10 are always applicable.
--
Darren New, San Diego CA, USA (PST)
"Coding without comments is like
driving without turn signals."
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On Sat, 09 Apr 2011 10:29:47 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> On 09/04/2011 6:12 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:15:07 -0700, Darren New wrote:
>>
>>> On 4/8/2011 14:35, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>> http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/04/05/10-things-hr-wont-tell-you-
>> about-
>>>> your-resume/
>>>
>>> Actually, most of those are more like "tips for not finding a job."
>>> They don't really give you an *answer* for most of the problems.
>>
>>
> Yes things, what not to do.
I can see that, sure.
>> I don't know, #3 in particular (find the hiring manager or some way
>> other than going through HR) is something I've actually done....
>>
>>
> It is all very well saying that but for the ordinary person how easy is
> it? I got my current contract by contacting a previous employer for a
> reference who just happened to be looking for someone. Well done me! But
> that was just luck.
> The only one of the hints I would agree with is number 5 but then that
> hasn't stopped Tek from getting a job (evilsuperbrain).
But of course it's not easy to do #3, otherwise everyone would do it.
But combine something like a good list of contacts on LinkedIn with it,
and you can find a lot of things out about a company.
Jim
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