Comments on: Need help with your resume? Ask questions you’d like answered in our upcoming interview. http://blog.lynda.com/2011/02/17/need-help-with-your-resume/ the blog of lynda.com Thu, 16 May 2013 12:01:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Daniel http://blog.lynda.com/2011/02/17/need-help-with-your-resume/comment-page-1/#comment-441883 Daniel Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:24:43 +0000 http://blog.lynda.com/?p=6249#comment-441883 In the certification section of the resume, should I include the certification exams that are still in progress or future plan?

Example like the following format:
• CompTIA
– A+ (in progress)
– Network+ (in plan)
– Security+ (in plan)
– Linux+ (in plan)
• Microsoft
– MCTS (in plan)

My targeted job is IT Specialist (tech support/system administrator) and I have completed quite a few Lynda.com courses before, where should I mention them in my resume? in the technical skill, certification, or the education section?

Thank you.

]]> By: David Gassner, content manager/developer http://blog.lynda.com/2011/02/17/need-help-with-your-resume/comment-page-1/#comment-115694 David Gassner, content manager/developer Fri, 25 Feb 2011 23:33:31 +0000 http://blog.lynda.com/?p=6249#comment-115694 @Stephen Day,
The most important thing programming managers look for, in addition to the usual job history, is a list of your skills: the programming languages, development tools, databases, etc. in which you claim expertise. In addition, I recommend attaching a 1-page project history – what sites/applications have you worked on, what technologies were used, and who was the client? All of these can help draw a good profile to a potential employer or freelance client.

]]> By: Anderson Pedron http://blog.lynda.com/2011/02/17/need-help-with-your-resume/comment-page-1/#comment-111346 Anderson Pedron Sat, 19 Feb 2011 04:15:47 +0000 http://blog.lynda.com/?p=6249#comment-111346 Online portfolio for sure is what is necessary.
No matter how long your resume is, they want to see jobs.

]]> By: Steph Clements http://blog.lynda.com/2011/02/17/need-help-with-your-resume/comment-page-1/#comment-111091 Steph Clements Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:25:05 +0000 http://blog.lynda.com/?p=6249#comment-111091 This seems to be an age where “experience” is seen as “too old to be creative”. I am a creative in my 50′s and I can’t get people to see what I have to offer. How do I craft an honest, time-reflective resume that doesn’t automatically take me out of the running in a time when companies prefer to hire less experience for less salary?
Thanks!
Stevie

]]> By: Cynthia Scott, content manager | web + interactive design http://blog.lynda.com/2011/02/17/need-help-with-your-resume/comment-page-1/#comment-110576 Cynthia Scott, content manager | web + interactive design Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:53:31 +0000 http://blog.lynda.com/?p=6249#comment-110576 We’ve got some courses in lynda.com that could help you implement your plans.

If you decide to create an online resume, you might want to see the course, Creating an Online Resume: Hands-on Training, with author Laurie Burruss. http://www.lynda.com/tutorial/760

If you decide to create an online portfolio, you might like to see, Creating a Portfolio Web Site Using Flash CS4 Professional, with author Paul Trani. http://www.lynda.com/tutorial/59956

Cheers,
Cynthia
Content Manager, Web and Interactive Design Segment
lynda.com

]]> By: Alison http://blog.lynda.com/2011/02/17/need-help-with-your-resume/comment-page-1/#comment-110499 Alison Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:32:16 +0000 http://blog.lynda.com/?p=6249#comment-110499 Are CAREER OBJECTIVES passe’ or what? If it’s supposed to be about targeted resumes nowadays, what’s the point of wasting space with “This is the type of job I am looking for” ? And yet, I know people that swear by them.

]]> By: Jorge Reyna http://blog.lynda.com/2011/02/17/need-help-with-your-resume/comment-page-1/#comment-110483 Jorge Reyna Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:45:44 +0000 http://blog.lynda.com/?p=6249#comment-110483 Hi there,

In Australia no one will look at you if you don’t have an online portfolio. The online portfolio should be a simple design layout where you can showcase your wonderful work. Remember you don’t want them to be distracted by your site, you want them to look at your work. The resume should be in PDF, it is more professional, if your website uses a design pattern, it will be nice the resume somehow has the same design and also your business cards. It shows consistency and professionalism. To get into the interview your application should match the selection criteria in order. You can have two separated files one the cover letter and the other the selection criteria. Last year I applied for 3 jobs, all they called me and offered me the position.

Finally, if you find a job you want and you dont match the selection criteria do not apply unless you want to lie. Then if you get the position on top of the stress of new job you will be stressed trying to learn whatever you said you were capable to use.

Good luck,
Jorge

]]> By: Pinon http://blog.lynda.com/2011/02/17/need-help-with-your-resume/comment-page-1/#comment-110469 Pinon Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:29:19 +0000 http://blog.lynda.com/?p=6249#comment-110469 Functional or chronological? How should you highlight special computer skills? Should you call out certain skills that a job posting has listed? When do you go to 2 pages?

]]> By: Michael http://blog.lynda.com/2011/02/17/need-help-with-your-resume/comment-page-1/#comment-110448 Michael Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:50:08 +0000 http://blog.lynda.com/?p=6249#comment-110448 Here’s an idea: Can you compare and contrast LinkedIn and the traditional resume, please?

Thanks for reaching out and asking what questions job seekers might have!

]]> By: Romain http://blog.lynda.com/2011/02/17/need-help-with-your-resume/comment-page-1/#comment-110414 Romain Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:46:54 +0000 http://blog.lynda.com/?p=6249#comment-110414 Do you usually attach you cover letter or simply include it to the body of the email?

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