Help needed with Resume

[goofynina]

I have never had to make a resume and i dont even know how to begin, i am putting an application in and they are asking for one    does anyone know of any easy websites, kinda like for beginners    I have been self emplyed most of my life but i did have one job in customer svc. years ago, and since that is what i am applying for, i think i need to make it look a little professional, lol, yah right, i just hope i get it, wish me luck my friends, thanks in advance 

[okarol]

I have never had to make a resume and i dont even know how to begin, i am putting an application in and they are asking for one    does anyone know of any easy websites, kinda like for beginners    I have been self emplyed most of my life but i did have one job in customer svc. years ago, and since that is what i am applying for, i think i need to make it look a little professional, lol, yah right, i just hope i get it, wish me luck my friends, thanks in advance 

See if this helps: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/sampleresumes/a/sampleresume2.htm

[goofynina]

Thank you Karol, got off to a good start (the heading) then i got stuck, lol, i think i am going to have to make some phone calls and stuff to try and figure this one out, i swear, why is it the easiest things that seem to be the hardest for me 

[Romona]

Good Luck to you! 

[KT0930]

If you're using Microsoft Word, go to "File" and "New" and it should give you several options of what type of document you want to create, and one of those should be a resume. You choose which layout you like, then just fill in the blanks with the jobs you've had, duties, dates, etc.  Just highlight and delete fields you don't want to use just like in a normal Word document. Good luck!

[angela515]

Goodluck hun! 

[Aldente]

A great deal depends on what type of job you are applying for.  Technical positions like computer programmers or scientists may require a particular style while sales positions require another.  Here is the address of a web site that may give you some direction.

http://www.howtowritearesume.net/default.aspx

The site includes hints as well as an on-line resume builder.

[paris]

Goofynina, sending good wishes--hope you get the job.  Your personality will definately win them over. You are just the same in person as you are online; sweet, kind and caring.   Keep us posted.   Good luck

[kellyt]

Good Luck!  We'll be cheering you on from afar!  rah!  rah!           

[okarol]

We have "Women at Work" in Los Angeles and they provide free career services http://www.womenatwork1.org/ - Jenna is going to go there-  do you have anything like that up near you? Perhaps you can contact someone through that website and they will refer you to a similar agency (preferably a free, non-profit) - good luck!

[Sluff]

This is what I am using as I am searching for a job also.  http://nashville.jobnewsusa.com/jobseeker/login.aspx when you put your information in I think it will automatically produce a resume to use. Check it out. I haven't used it yet so I could be wrong. Just trying to help. Anyone else use this site for building a resume'?

[Rerun]

This is kind of off topic because it is about "me" but I applied for a job at Bel Air Grocery store to be the lady that hands out samples.  I mean how complicated can that be.  I didn't hear anything so I went back in and ....  I didn't pass the personality test!  I just told the truth.

"Do you feel that you have a bright future?"   Well, hell NO I don't feel like I have a bright future! 

So I told them to "Go to Hell" and sealed the deal.   

[Meinuk]

This is kind of off topic because it is about "me" but I applied for a job at Bel Air Grocery store to be the lady that hands out samples.  I mean how complicated can that be.  I didn't hear anything so I went back in and ....  I didn't pass the personality test!  I just told the truth.

"Do you feel that you have a bright future?"   Well, hell NO I don't feel like I have a bright future! 

So I told them to "Go to Hell" and sealed the deal.   

Rerun - I'd hire you in a second!

(and I'm glad that you arm is better - oh the irony - on Freemont street, you were concerned about my arm!)

[Sluff]

  Rerun.

I feel better, today I called the guy up that I have been chasing around for the last 2 months about a job. I go in on Thursday morning I think to get started but I will be the nasty guy that serves papers on people and repossess cars and anything people default on. I have much experience on the wrong side, that should help me on this side of the job.

Goofynina hope you have found a way to write that resume'.

[Romona]

Best wishes on your job Sluff. Please don't wear a kilt unless you want shot.
Susie don't forget your experience as royalty.

[kellyt]

Good luck with your new job, Sluff.  My husband is an ex-cop and in 1998 he started his own security company and one of the things he did on the side was serve people.  You have to be licensed with the state I think.

Also, do you know that show "Cheaters"?  He was hired as a local P.I. for one of those shows.  It was when the show just started, maybe even the first season.  I went with him on the final run when the cameras and stuff are going.  It was sooooo fun!!  I stayed in the car, but it was hilarious!   You should look into P.I. work.  It's very interesting.

[Joe Paul]

Rerun.

I feel better, today I called the guy up that I have been chasing around for the last 2 months about a job. I go in on Thursday morning I think to get started but I will be the nasty guy that serves papers on people and repossess cars and anything people default on. I have much experience on the wrong side, that should help me on this side of the job.

Goofynina hope you have found a way to write that resume'.

Have fun repo-ing    - Years ago, I did that for a brief time for the towing company where I worked as a mechanic, for extra bucks. Most people understand if they don't pay, they lose their vehicle. There were a few who were hard to catch up with, and those who don't hesitate to take a shot at you when you do snag their vehicle. Stealth is the key, worry about the paperwork after the fact. Always be sure to notify the local authorities of the repossession, before you take the vehicle.

[Sluff]

Thanks for the advice JP.

Goofynina are you almost through looking through the  haze to get your resume' done?  Glad you had a good birthday but it's back to work  gosh darnit 

[skyedogrocks]

Good Luck with your resume Nina!  I like Monster.com for getting tips on resume building, doing well on interviews, etc.  They have a Career Section and a Community Board where people post questions and get help.  It's really cool and has helped me lots of times.  Here's the link:  http://career-advice.monster.com/home.aspx

Sluff - Congrats on your new job and good luck!  That is definitely not an easy job! 

[boxman55]

Hey Sluff I have room in my garage for a boat...Boxman

[goofynina]

Thank you all so very much for your well wishes, (and your hints on resumes) very useful.  There are a couple of members on the board that are willing to help me out so hopefully, if they dont strangle me first, we can get the job done   Thank you all so much, 

[Joe Paul]

Good luck goofynina 

[goofynina]

Well, i think (i hope) we did it,  with the help of a wonderful member of IHD for writing all my info out and the help of another wonderful member looking it over and making any adjustments if needed, i think i got me a resume, WOOHOOOOO    Now, i apply for the job *bites nails*  will let you all know how it goes, may take a couple of weeks until i find out, but as long as i know i am in there, i guess i can sit and wait  

[Romona]

Hope you have success soon.

[Aldente]

Good luck with the application process.  If working doesn't suit you I will be happy to teach you how to retire.