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So it's basically more toward how I have everything laid out besides what my actual skills are? Shitty.

by mikeyy 16y ago

AlexBlom 16y ago
Sadly yes. The problem is recruiters often get a crapload of resumes, especially for less experienced positions. If it's too hard to understand, too long or doesn't fit the format they are screening chances are you are out then and there.
GiraffeNecktie 16y ago
Yep. And the fact that you still think your resume is about your actual skills is a problem since it reflects a certain level of immaturity. Your resume is not about you or your skills, it's about the gap that exists at your future place of employment and how your skills can fill it. One of those skills is probably going to be effective and appropriate communication that addresses the problem at hand (in this case how you're going to fill the gap at your future employer). If you can't do that in two pages, there's a problem.
- AlexBlom 16y ago
  This too. Resumes should be customized for the position. Don't simply apply forpositions either. Call them up. Ask what type of person they are looking for, how they will evaluate candidates, what makes somebody successful in the role? THEN customize the resume (and they know your name!)
gnoupi 16y ago
Same for programs. You can have the most sophisticated and optimized algorithm in the backend, if your frontend has too much clutter and is not easy to use, it doesn't matter. I will use another program, especially if it is easily replaceable.
- mikeyy 16y ago
  Point taken.
ax0n 16y ago
Yes. Also, portrait mode will help you maximize your use of space. Furthermore, it depends on the kind of job you want, but if you're looking for a career within a company (as opposed to a career spent consulting), it really doesn't look all that great to have a bunch of couple-of-month stints broken out like that. You're young enough that your next job could be your first serious career foray. The places you did work for prior to this would make good professional references. If you're looking for a real career, I'd seriously suggest consolidating most of that into a single lump of consulting stuff. If you're looking to remain a consultant, then go all the way and break down all the fun stuff you've done into a portfolio of places you've helped, even research-wise and regardless of compensation. Lastly, I found your gratuitous mentions of age in your profile to be a bit distracting and excessive. I am not an HR person nor a hiring manager, but if my manager handed your rez to me for my infosec team, I'd think you were trying too hard.

So it's basically more toward how I have everything laid out besides what my actual skills are? Shitty.

by mikeyy 16y ago

So it's basically more toward how I have everything laid out besides what my actual skills are? Shitty.

Sadly yes. The problem is recruiters often get a crapload of resumes, especially for less experienced positions. If it's too hard to understand, too long or doesn't fit the format they are screening chances are you are out then and there.

GiraffeNecktie 16y ago

Yep. And the fact that you still think your resume is about your actual skills is a problem since it reflects a certain level of immaturity. Your resume is not about you or your skills, it's about the gap that exists at your future place of employment and how your skills can fill it. One of those skills is probably going to be effective and appropriate communication that addresses the problem at hand (in this case how you're going to fill the gap at your future employer). If you can't do that in two pages, there's a problem.

AlexBlom 16y ago
This too. Resumes should be customized for the position. Don't simply apply forpositions either. Call them up. Ask what type of person they are looking for, how they will evaluate candidates, what makes somebody successful in the role? THEN customize the resume (and they know your name!)

gnoupi 16y ago

Same for programs. You can have the most sophisticated and optimized algorithm in the backend, if your frontend has too much clutter and is not easy to use, it doesn't matter. I will use another program, especially if it is easily replaceable.

mikeyy 16y ago
Point taken.

ax0n 16y ago

Yes. Also, portrait mode will help you maximize your use of space. Furthermore, it depends on the kind of job you want, but if you're looking for a career within a company (as opposed to a career spent consulting), it really doesn't look all that great to have a bunch of couple-of-month stints broken out like that. You're young enough that your next job could be your first serious career foray. The places you did work for prior to this would make good professional references. If you're looking for a real career, I'd seriously suggest consolidating most of that into a single lump of consulting stuff. If you're looking to remain a consultant, then go all the way and break down all the fun stuff you've done into a portfolio of places you've helped, even research-wise and regardless of compensation. Lastly, I found your gratuitous mentions of age in your profile to be a bit distracting and excessive. I am not an HR person nor a hiring manager, but if my manager handed your rez to me for my infosec team, I'd think you were trying too hard.