Re: Resume Design Principles

[RoseCrowe <ncrowe -at- PRIMENET -dot- COM>]

On Thu, 19 Jan 1995, Romay Jean Sitze wrote:

> I am wondering if you would mind elaborating on ways in which to
> differentiate between the two versions of your resume.  I teach a tech
> writing class at NMSU and will be covering such topics in my class.  I'm
> always on the lookout for fresh ideas.  Thanks.

1)  Different goals at the top
2)  Organize experience differently.  For instance, for a training
    job, put training experiences or documentation first.  For a
    very technical job, put programming experiences or documentation
    first.  This is on a chronological resume.

Example:

Goal:  To obtain a challenging job in training.
Date to Date   Title for Company Name, company address and phone.
               Conducted training classes in software.  Wrote training
               guides.  Edited techncial guides.  Created icons.  Created
               database management system.

Goal:  To obtain a job combining my technical, training, and writing
skills that will enable me to upgrade my technical skills.
Date to Date.  Title for Company Name, company address and phone.
               Created database management system.  Created icons and
               integrated graphics into programs.  Edited technical
               guides.  Wrote training guides and conducted training
               classes.

3)  Sometimes when I am applying for a job that requires specific
    software, I go in and edit the job experience to list the
    software within the job, as well as in the list I have
    at the end of my resume.

Rosie (NorthCrowe)
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