#jobs search resumes

[whydidisavethistomyphone]

[bitchesgetriches]

Hypothetically if someone wanted to include their ability to schedule appointments, organize events and transportation, and meal plan and prep for their family on their resume how would they word that

We LOOOOOOVE the "how do I reframe unpaid labor on my resume" question. This is like Bitch bait.

Ok, so this sounds like you are an Organizational Specialist, or a Personal Assistant to a Head of Household, or an Organizational Consultant to a busy professional. List of responsibilities should include event planning, nutritional development, essential transportation, scheduling and booking, and administrative management.

Pick the corporate buzzwords that most fit with the job you're applying for, stare them directly in the eyes, and know that your unpaid labor for your family is VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE.

Here's more advice:

How to Frame Volunteering on Your Resume When You’ve Never Had a Job 

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[peachdoxie]

The piece of job search "advice" I hate the most is the one where you're "supposed" to tailor your resume to the jobs you're applying for. "Use the verbiage in the job description!!!" Oh yeah? What if I'm fucking desperate for a job and applying for things in a variety of fields? You want me to customize every fucking resume for each of the eight dozen jobs I'm applying for? I hate job searching. Tenth level of hell.

[okayto]

Student Resume & Interview Time Again

I don't have a lot of freshmen applicants this time so that particular genre of ~interesting~ isn't here, but there's still other stuff to make me sigh.

[elekdragon]

I had a job candidate ask if there was anything they could do to improve their application at the end of an interview. One major thing anyone can do when applying for an academic librarian position is to address how you meet every single qualification listed in the job ad.

We have to use rubrics of different kinds to rate candidates, and the more equitable-focused searches try to remove as much possible bias from the search by focusing on data and facts.

You go through and lay out for us that you meet all qualifications, even if you just state "I am [a fast learner/adept with Word/experienced with assessment and pedagogy/a person who loves event planning]" without examples, you will rate higher than someone who doesn't explicitly state that. Give an example, and you rate even higher.

If we have to infer things from your cv and cover letter, then you will rate lower. We are doing less interpreting and more "Does it explicitly state x?" these days, so being blunt is good. We have to justify every decision and every "grade" so we're less likely to interprete things.

You were a server in a restaurant for 6 months? You are adept at handling multiple conflicting priorities in a fast-paced, user-centered environment! You can do more with less! You can answer random questions with a smile! You've dealt with difficult patrons and ended every interaction positively! You know when to refer an issue up the chain of command! There are soooooooo many ways you can connect a non-library job to library work! Please do so!!

So my best advice is go through the job ad, state in your cover letter how you meet every required and preferred quality even the slightest. We want to hire you! We really do! Make it easy on us!

My qualifications: 20 years of academic library search committee experience.

[katnissdoesnotfollowback]

No witchy Wednesday this week. Life decided NO.

[unheavenlybody]

xx

lmao got asked if i could come into work today and i decided to even tho i rly didnt feel well and that was the biggest mistake. on top of that it was busy as fuck today (which i anticipated but tried to convince myself i'd be ok cuz i could use the $$) only to have to leave after an hour bc i was panicking & had to keep going to the back room to cry. literaaally feel like the most worthless person ever i wasted my own time i feel like i wasted my manager's time and im embarassed :-)) why does everything have to feel so hard there are ppl out there with real problems whatever <333

[abidingphantom]

The perfect introductory email:

As an intriguing human being, who does not use it's toes to type; I am writing to you, another intriguing human who uses optical organs to translate light into mind-noise.

I assure you the purpose of this message is not of nefarious intention and should by no means be ignored.

Now that I've proven I'm not an AI, please read my damn resume. It's attached.

Much love, tootles!

[about27th]

job hunt tipssssss (and lessons learnt..)

tailor your resume to each position you apply

(1) always make your employers' job easier

include only the relevant experience and keep the descriptions straightforward.. recruiters are basically just ticking boxes, make it easy for them to do so or expect them to bin your CV after a quick glance

(2) have too many part-time/work gaps?

i highly recommend using a skill-based CV than a chronological CV for this case; not only is it waaaaaaaaaay easier to prepare but also makes your experience look more put-together since you can mix & match your relevant skills.. give it a shot if you've inconsistent work history or want to have a career change; i should mention it's also a game changer for people whom English isn't the first language

(3) review your cover letter before heading to an interview

i mean you've already explained why you're a great fit for the job in the application, just take advantage of that effort and reiterate everything during the interview --- preparation done!

dont use the same answer for interviews

.. it'll definitely make you come across as average

there are 3 key and frequently asked questions you should be ready for:

(1) tell me about yourself

start with a basic introduction, followed by your previous work experience (again, making them relevant to the job) and wrap up with a glimpse of your personality -- for instance, say something like.. I see myself as an ambitious and self-motivated person (.. and how these qualities fit the job profile!)

(2) what do you know about us/ why do you want to work for us

always research the company; mention its values or services, and how they resonate with you

(3) what can you offer us/ why do you think you suit this job

highlight how your experience aligns with the job requirements; this demonstrates your dedication and preparation.. and also shows the employer what they can expect from you

i hate interviews (who doesnt?).. i believe many of us are very qualified for jobs we're interested in but often struggle to demonstrate our competence effectively; my way to make the process less agitating is to view it as a cool opportunity for employers to learn about us: it's not an exam.. rather, it's a level playing field where two or more strangers come together to mutually explore each other.

this is your chance (after putting so much effort into preparing the application) to shine and let them know you're the perfect fit for the job they're offering!

never trust the reaction of the interviewer!

some interviewers acted super affirmative to each of my responses, making me feel like i was nailing the interview.. but then i ended up getting no job; i understand the intention is to encourage interviewees during the process, but pls dont take them too seriously and get carried away

stay focused and humble instead

always reflect after each experience (exactly what i'm doing now)

it's important to reflect on your performance and seek improvement for future applications

i always discover areas that could be done better while preparing for new job applications, even though i felt that i'd already given my best for the last one

the competition is fierce but dont worry about competing with others (what you cant control); instead, concentrate on what you can control --- demonstrating how you're the best candidate!

always put yourself in your employer's shoes and do the homework; focus on the good and keep trying, one day all your hard work will pay off and get the job you deserve

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(i regret so much that i didnt perform better during my interview🥲i dont want the same to happen to you, pls take my tips and prepare as much as you cn💔)

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quick update - i actually ended up getting the job🤘

if someone like me, who struggles with English, can get a job in the UK after all the challenges, you can land the job you want too. trust the process - I believe in you!

[deus-ex-mona]

my five surviving braincells when something remotely good happens:

[bitchesgetriches]

I'm not sure if this is really something you can help with or not. I've been following you guys for years and I love what you do so I thought I would give it a try! I recently got my masters in school counseling and now I'm job searching. I have been for 8 months with no luck. Every time I get told that I don't have enough experience. To even get my degree I needed a year long internship, much like student teaching. For a while I thought that it probably had something to do with my age too since I'm 27 and look very young (short and baby faced). A few days ago I was told that I was passed over for a job and they told me that while they liked me, they didn't pick me because I didn't have enough experience and they also worried that I didn't have enough "life experience," which I take to mean they think I'm too young. This keeps happening, my student loans can't really be in forbearance any longer, and I just don't know what I can do.

Sweet pea I am SO sorry you're going through this nonsense. It's not fair and I hope they all bang their shins on the corners of furniture for treating you this way.

Here's some advice on what you can do to get your job search out of this rut:

Our Best Secrets for a Successful, Strategic, and SHORT Job Search 

How to Frame Volunteering on Your Resume When You’ve Never Had a Job 

Ask the Bitches: What the Hell Else Can I Do To Get a Job? 

Season 3, Episode 11: "People Treat Me Like a Child Because I’m Femme. How Do I Command the Respect I Deserve?"

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[setaflow]

Just sent off a job application. Rolling for psychic damage.

[mxtomituck]

Updating my resume mood board

[caxycreations]

Putting together a resume and I could use some help

Here's the list of work I've done, both "real job"-wise and personal work:

Cotton Gin conveyor worker

Burger Stand fry cook

In-home caregiver

Retail Merchandiser/Remodeler for a Fortune 500 company

Retexturing of VRChat avatar models

2D Artwork

Writing original fiction

Streaming on Twitch

Graphic Design for friends' businesses

Of these, here are what I've already translated into corporate speak for the sake of the resume:

In-home caregiver

Retail Merchandiser/Remodeler for a Fortune 500 company

Retexturing of VRChat avatar models

2D Artwork

Streaming on Twitch

Graphic Design for friends' businesses

Which means I still need to convert the following into corporate speak:

Cotton Gin conveyor worker

Burger Stand fry cook

Writing original fiction

And I have no idea how to do it. I don't even know the title for the cotton gin position, or if it's even worth including. I cut plastic off of cotton modules and shoveled loose cotton off the floor, that was it. Only held the position 3 hours anyway cause the boss and my supervisor were actively working together to get rid of me in an effort to spite my step-dad.

I had the fry cook job for 2 weeks before the place closed down because the owners wanted to focus efforts elsewhere and the stand was draining money more than it was making.

And...How do I even "corporate"-ize "I am writing, and have been writing, an LGBT+ novel about anthropomorphic characters for the last 11 years" into something resume-appropriate?

[roseworth]

remember kids no matter how qualified you are for a job you know you’d do well at, you have to put as many buzzwords as you can in your application or it will never be read by a real person because if the ai doesn’t recognize you’re qualified no one will bother to look at it 🙂 aren’t you excited to be living at the whims of the future of technology 😀