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Subject:What to put on resume From:"Gail S. Bernstein, Ph.D." <drgsb -at- EARTHLINK -dot- NET> Date:Fri, 7 May 1999 11:18:10 -0600
Thanks to everyone who responded to my question (see below). I'll be happy
to email a summary of the responses to anyone who asks.
Best,
Gail
>>
>> I'm a writer and psychologist and am about to start looking for
>> my first technical writing contract. This list and the archives have been
>> extremely helpful, but I have a question for which I've yet to find an
>> answer. Here 'tis:
>>
>> What skill level should I have with an operating system or software
program
>> before I include it on my resume? I'm a long-time Mac user (7.5) and have
>> been using Word 5.0 for Macs. I've just started using Windows 98 and Word
>> for Windows, and I'm just beginning to learn HTML.
>>
>> Thanks very much for your help.
>>
>> Gail
