Suggestions???

the_woman_99 · 08-24-2007, 12:11 PM

I am in the process of re-doing my resume. I want it to really stand out and be eye catching.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

I am a department manager at a credit union right now. I want to move into an assistant branch manager at a bank.
I could use all the help I can get.
Thanks!

SeatClutcher · 08-24-2007, 12:33 PM

Toss in a naked picture.

(I'll be interested to hear the real answers - I'll be job hunting soon and have little to no resume creativity.)

ccbegay · 08-24-2007, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeatClutcher

Toss in a naked picture.

(I'll be interested to hear the real answers - I'll be job hunting soon and have little to no resume creativity.)

have you talked to my BF lately??? hahaha...he said the same thing, when I told him how I really need to get a "REAL" job, and I asked him what should I do!!?!? hahahahah...

Sorry I don't have any real answers...I've just heard to be honest and pick good references...

skibum515 · 08-24-2007, 04:00 PM

put it on scented pink paper Elle Woods style (Legally Blond)

katbuad · 08-25-2007, 09:54 AM

My two cents. . . keep it simple. Whenever I see a huge, detailed, overblown resume, I wonder what the person is trying to compensate for. Just put what makes you qualified and make sure the grammer and spelling are correct.

Substance over form.

lucky in love · 08-25-2007, 01:43 PM

Hi Woman 99,

I work for a company that consults professionals on preparing resumes, coaching for interviews, etc. I can tell you what the conventional wisdom is… though you might find it a bit boring.

For anyone in banking, a strictly conservative resume is usually suggested. The only time it is advisable to submit a “creative” or “artsy” resume is when the candidate is working in design or fine arts.

You want to set your resume apart, yes, but the best way to do this is to be concise. Make it clear, clean and logical…

Best of luck to you!

skibum515 · 08-25-2007, 07:48 PM

oh, my one and only suggestion is - keep it to one page!!!

Kristie · 08-26-2007, 01:24 PM

keep it simple! one page with related experience listed....Arial font...

-> Dates
-> Company
-> location
-> Title
-> Experience Description

it just needs to look professional, not creative...the information listed on the resume is what's going to *speak* to people..

I use 100% linen for the type of paper and i keep all of the experience related to the job i'm trying to get.. so they understand exactly what i can perform for their department.

If you want to see how mine is, let me know and i'll email it over.

Imachickadee75 · 08-26-2007, 04:02 PM

Not to raid the thread, but I also have a resume question. I've used a template to do my most recent one and can't seem to get rid of the template lines. They don't print of course but when I email the document they are still there. Is this a no no? And if so, what do I do about it?

Jackie

Amanda · 08-26-2007, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by skibum515

oh, my one and only suggestion is - keep it to one page!!!

I have been speaking to some friends who are HR professionals and was told that depending on your age or if you have a lot of experience, it is OK to have 2 pages. Of course 1 is better, but if the 2 pages is necessary it won't "count against you".

True? False?

08-24-2007, 12:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
the_woman_99 Jetgirls Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA Posts: 397 Recipes: Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Suggestions??? I am in the process of re-doing my resume. I want it to really stand out and be eye catching. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am a department manager at a credit union right now. I want to move into an assistant branch manager at a bank. I could use all the help I can get. Thanks!

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SeatClutcher Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 916 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Suggestions??? Toss in a naked picture. (I'll be interested to hear the real answers - I'll be job hunting soon and have little to no resume creativity.) __________________ Blog: Words about stuff "Freedom of choice isn't the same thing as being pro-choice." - said by a voter at the RNC

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katbuad Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville, TN USA Posts: 695 Recipes: Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Suggestions??? My two cents. . . keep it simple. Whenever I see a huge, detailed, overblown resume, I wonder what the person is trying to compensate for. Just put what makes you qualified and make sure the grammer and spelling are correct. Substance over form.

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lucky in love Jetgirls Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: TN Posts: 49 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Suggestions??? Hi Woman 99, I work for a company that consults professionals on preparing resumes, coaching for interviews, etc. I can tell you what the conventional wisdom is… though you might find it a bit boring. For anyone in banking, a strictly conservative resume is usually suggested. The only time it is advisable to submit a “creative” or “artsy” resume is when the candidate is working in design or fine arts. You want to set your resume apart, yes, but the best way to do this is to be concise. Make it clear, clean and logical… Best of luck to you! Last edited by lucky in love; 08-25-2007 at 10:22 PM.

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skibum515 Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Park City Posts: 1,260 Recipes: Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Suggestions??? oh, my one and only suggestion is - keep it to one page!!! __________________

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Kristie Admin/Owner Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 6,649 Recipes: Thanks: 7 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Suggestions??? keep it simple! one page with related experience listed....Arial font... -> Dates -> Company -> location -> Title -> Experience Description it just needs to look professional, not creative...the information listed on the resume is what's going to speak to people.. I use 100% linen for the type of paper and i keep all of the experience related to the job i'm trying to get.. so they understand exactly what i can perform for their department. If you want to see how mine is, let me know and i'll email it over. __________________ www.jetcareers.com

08-26-2007, 04:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
Imachickadee75 Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 648 Recipes: Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Suggestions??? Not to raid the thread, but I also have a resume question. I've used a template to do my most recent one and can't seem to get rid of the template lines. They don't print of course but when I email the document they are still there. Is this a no no? And if so, what do I do about it? Jackie

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