Job Search Tip of the Day October 13, 2012 When listing accomplishments for each employer on a resume, organize them from first to last based on which ones are most relevant to the job(s) you are seeking. Dan Dorotik, Nationally Certified Resume Writer; President, 100PercentResumes www.100percentresumes.com / contact@100percentresumes.com / 806-783-9900
Job Search Tip of the Day October 14, 2012 When quantifying achievements on resume, follow this hierarchy (but remember that any number, even an estimate, is better than none at all): 1. Exact dollar figure; 2. Approximate dollar figure; 3. Exact percentage; 4. Approximate percentage Dan Dorotik, Nationally Certified Resume Writer; President, 100PercentResumes www.100percentresumes.com / contact@100percentresumes.com / 806-783-9900
Job Search Tip of the Day October 15, 2012 If you request that someone recommend you on LinkedIn, and they're not sure how to word it, offer suggestions to help them. Job Search Tip of the Day October 16, 2012 If you decide that you want to start your own business, “go visit those who have already done the kind of thing you want to do. Pick businesses at least 75 miles away. Ask humbly for their advice.” From What Color is Your Parachute. Dan Dorotik, Nationally Certified Resume Writer; President, 100PercentResumes www.100percentresumes.com / contact@100percentresumes.com / 806-783-9900
Job Search Tip of the Day October 17, 2012 Understand that finding work is YOUR job, not the government’s. Dan Dorotik, Nationally Certified Resume Writer; President, 100PercentResumes www.100percentresumes.com / contact@100percentresumes.com / 806-783-9900
Question: why is it so hard to find a job that doesn't require experience? Anyone know where I should look? I am an Industrial Engineer and all these sites that have job offers all require I have 2+ yrs experience. How will I get that experience when I can't find a company that doesn't require I have previous experience??
If you've completed engineering projects in school, there's your 2 years. Experience is not equivalent to employment. Experience can be non-paid work, as well. If you've completed engineering projects in school, list them in a section in your resume titled Engineering Projects, then describe 2-5 of them: HEADING SUMMARY ENGINEERING PROJECTS EDUCATION You don't have to specify on the resume that they are school projects; in the interview, you do. And then apply for every job that says 2+ years' experience. They do that to screen people out- if they find someone good enough, they'll waive that requirement in many instances.
I have a lunch interview on Monday with an accounting firm. Any tips? After lunch I will be meeting with some of the staff so all in all I'll be with them from about noon to 4.
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Can't tell if you're serious but if you are, are there certain entrees I should avoid? Should I order something light?
I was kidding about dessert but of course you need to pay attention to your eating etiquette. Don't talk with your mouth full. Make sure you wipe your mouth often. Keep your elbows off the table. If they're paying for it, don't get too expensive an item. I usually let them order first and then order around that price point.
I nailed my interview this past Monday and was offered a job with the accounting firm the next day. Very excited to be starting my career.
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Congrats! I'm still waiting to even get an interview since I started looking 3 months ago. I know something good will happen eventually...I'm just getting tired of waiting and the rejection emails. It's holding up a lot of stuff family wise since most of what I'm looking at would have us moving.
Interviewing today for a Project Manager position at an O&G company. Completely different field for me. I am excited but a little nervous. Anyone have this experience? Is there anything I should be sure to say?
Work at O&G companies is like most other companies. The only difference is they usually want you to already have experience at another O&G company, like it really makes much a difference. Previous O&G experience is only slightly relevant, but if you're a good PM you can do it just fine.
I have to go thru this doctor that's egoistic to get the job I want. Interview is monday. The department director says I have the job but you never know.
No degree necessary. Good organizational skills. Good communication skills. And knowledge of the process/technology that you're managing is a big bonus. I work in IT and while it's not necessary for the PMs I work with to know to the level of detail the stuff I do, they need to understand it at a high level. So a lot of the time the PMs started out doing that type of work at some point but decided to move over to project management instead.
That's what I've been trying like hell to get into, but with no luck at all. I've been told by a few headhunters that it's because O&G companies don't train. They expect you to jump right in and know what you're working on from the get go.
