darin3 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 So I have a prospective client/employer asking me for an "informal resume". Before you yahoos pull the "Let Me Google That For You" jazz, know that I've already done that and the results only made things murkier. Some "informal resumes" really just looked like regular resumes, but were kept to one page. Others were a brief list of skills with an intro paragraph. Some others were more of a conversational piece, running through in chronological one's work experiences and the skills gained at each stop. I have a friend in HR who says she'd probably go the route of having an intro paragraph and bullet-pointing skills. For some reason, my gut says go with the more conversational paragraph-style rundown of my experience. Some links: E-How says you can do it however you see fit This also says "choose your own style" Here's what I kinda patterned mine off Anyone have any general thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Moments after posting, my HR friend tells me that my version looks great and to roll with it. I'll consider some of your thoughts and will send in the morning. I sure could use this gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Did you just email me about the opening I have? I swear I just told a guy that earlier today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Did you just email me about the opening I have? I swear I just told a guy that earlier today. Unfortunately no. I'd love to be workin' with beer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Unfortunately no. I'd love to be workin' with beer though. I'm not the beer guy anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I'm not the beer guy anymore. delivering zima these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montster Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I'm not the beer guy anymore. Congratulations on your gender reassignment surgery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 delivering zima these days? Stayed within the ballpark - went from beer to nuts and chips. A 2 lb box of jerky = same commission as a 165 lb half barrel. Kind of a no-brainer - was telling a buddy of mine "dude, you've GOTTA get out of the beer biz; I'm doing what other people do and it's SO F*CKIN EASY! It's like not working at all..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 I'm not the beer guy anymore. Well then, what are you hiring for and what do you consider an "informal resume"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Well then, what are you hiring for and what do you consider an "informal resume"? Basically I just want something that shows what a person has done so I know how much training I would have to do if I hired them. And I have to have a DEPENDABLE person, so I probably would want a couple work references. But I'm not an "official" HR person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I'm guessing this prospective employer is a woman... they think they are asking for something simple, but it's always extremely high maintenance because it requires ESP in order to figure out what the heck they really mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 delivering zima these days? No longer made. And GL Darin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Goodluck D3 Congrats on workin smarter Chavez Women & Men story i heard yesterday My wife was sayin how there isn't enough room in our garage to barley get the 2 cars in anymore. So i guess she wants me ta get a sportscar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 This thread info couldn't come at a better time, i'm doin a resume and want ta knock it out today but my searches sucked too. thanks for the links D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) So I have a prospective client/employer asking me for an "informal resume". Before you yahoos pull the "Let Me Google That For You" jazz, know that I've already done that and the results only made things murkier. Some "informal resumes" really just looked like regular resumes, but were kept to one page. Others were a brief list of skills with an intro paragraph. Some others were more of a conversational piece, running through in chronological one's work experiences and the skills gained at each stop. I have a friend in HR who says she'd probably go the route of having an intro paragraph and bullet-pointing skills. For some reason, my gut says go with the more conversational paragraph-style rundown of my experience. Some links: E-How says you can do it however you see fit This also says "choose your own style" Here's what I kinda patterned mine off Anyone have any general thoughts? Does FREE REALLY MEAN FREE OR DO I GET HOOKED SOMEPLACE NO.....just read the terms and conditions....i'll wing it Edited March 21, 2011 by nuke'em ttg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Does FREE REALLY MEAN FREE OR DO I GET HOOKED SOMEPLACE NO.....just read the terms and conditions....i'll wing it Nuke - this is for an "informal" resume, not a traditional one. There are plenty of good resources to find out about how to write a standard one. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchico Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Good luck D, Hope you get the gig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Nuke - this is for an "informal" resume, not a traditional one. There are plenty of good resources to find out about how to write a standard one. Good luck. Winged it and i'm done started formal ended informal didn't mention the huddle suppose you have to bring the bacon home BA Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Stayed within the ballpark - went from beer to nuts and chips. A 2 lb box of jerky = same commission as a 165 lb half barrel. Kind of a no-brainer - was telling a buddy of mine "dude, you've GOTTA get out of the beer biz; I'm doing what other people do and it's SO F*CKIN EASY! It's like not working at all..." SO you are going to be a teacher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 went from beer to nuts That's how most Mexican women end up pregnant also, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I wasn't aware that a resume with bulleted skills was an "informal" one. If a resume is going to be in a pile along with other applicants, I think the paragraph format is not as effective. The HR or even dept mgr will be scanning, not reading, and the bulleted format is much better IMO. Now in a case like Darin's, where he already has their attention and has been asked for something in writing, the paragraph format would be my preferred format. It will be read, and not scanned. For instance, the buleted format should generally have a cover letter. To write a cover letter is really an introduction, and in Darin's situaton, he doesn't need to introduce himself. I think a lt of HR people skip the cover letter, look at the resume, and then if they have interest in the aspplicant, will then read the cover letter. Interesting timing, I just wrote a new resume myself and have an interview on Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Best of luck Darin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 SO you are going to be a teacher? That would end poorly; I'd set the over/under on about a week before I strangled some mouthy little punk and if I made it past that, I'd probably be the creepy old guy trying to get into some young hotties pants ("...she was 17 goin' on 35, know what I'm sayin doc?") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Got an interview, which I just returned from. Getting this gig would literally change me and my new family's life for the better in ways I simply can't describe. I would appreciate your thoughts/prayers/vibes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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