The STYLE of my resume
- Thread starter RoJoHen
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I think the time for humour is probably better suited to an eventual interview, if it seems appropriate then. A resumé is a first glance at your qualifications and experience, not your personality 
^Indeed, The CV should be nothing more than a fact-sheet.
If you need to use humour, then do it in the application/interview instead.
If you need to use humour, then do it in the application/interview instead.
Hmmm.... an interesting response to advice given with good intentions.
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TheLonelySquire
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You guys are lame.
RoJo,
What you ought to focus on is your problem solving and leadership skills and abilities. Also, let them know you can work independently as well as within a team. Many people are qualified, but by giving examples of the above you can set yourself apart. Good luck.
I would think - 'what joke is he going to make about this job?'. It doesn't work I'm afraid.
You guys are lame.
RoJo,
What you ought to focus on is your problem solving and leadership skills and abilities. Also, let them know you can work independently as well as within a team. Many people are qualified, but by giving examples of the above you can set yourself apart. Good luck.
This is good advice. Highlight the skills and experience gained from the jobs, not just the basic facts; if you have a bunch of bartending jobs and the like and you're trying to move on from there, you need to show what they taught you that will be applicable to the new career. Team work, fast paced environment, thinking on your feet, independent responsibilty, organization etc. are important key words.
No jokes, though you could try a bit of light humor in the cover letter, but do, for gods sake, have a couple of serious-minded people read the thing over before submitting.
Good idea - that would be a good way of vetting how the letter will be received..
I would be wary of using humour in anything written for someone you don't know. We've all seen how many times humour gets misunderstood on the BBS - do you want to risk your future employment on a joke?
Lame old me wants to point out that you should be careful using humor in regards to your old jobs even in the interview. Of times, the way you speak of a job you used to work at is viewed as how you will treat the company that you are interviewing for. If you joke that you left because the coffee was lame, that might be construed by the interviewer as a sign that you'll be more worried about the coffee than the job.
But, it's up to you. In my experience, getting your resume looked at is the toughest part and while humor might set it apart, it might not do so with the results you expected. And as far as the interview, they are looking for the right fit for their company. Someone cracking jokes about their old job might not be what they are looking for.
But, it's up to you. In my experience, getting your resume looked at is the toughest part and while humor might set it apart, it might not do so with the results you expected. And as far as the interview, they are looking for the right fit for their company. Someone cracking jokes about their old job might not be what they are looking for.
Well, no, I wasn't planning on telling jokes or anything, and I was absolutely planning on making it serious. I more or less just want to spice up some of these job descriptions. Hell, the most "humor" I was actually thinking of including was with my very first job at the produce department at a grocery store when I was in high school. I'm tired of listing crap like "customer service" in every single description, so in addition I wanted to add a little fun by mentioning something about how awesome my fruit trays were. Maybe it's too unprofessional, but I think it might show enthusiasm.
QFT
And as for "spicing up" your job descriptions - I don't honestly think that future employers will be saying, "Oh, he really knows how to describe things in an amusing way - let's give him an interview." Stick to the facts, unless you are applying for a job that specifically asks you to show how amazingly funny you can be in your CV.
