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Resume is not an application
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I recently relocated to another state due to a very bad job market in my home state. I know I have a spotty list of different job skills and experience, with my most recent jobs being in a very blue…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Beverly Wainio Nov 1, 2011.

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Loretta Perry-Dawson left a comment for Beverly Wainio
"My name is Loretta Perry-Dawson and I am a certified career coach and would like to see your resumes to see what the problem is...I give 15-20 minutes of free consult if you want it...contact me at www.careercreate.com contact sheet or…"
Nov 4, 2011
Beverly Wainio replied to Beverly Wainio's discussion Resume is not an application
"Thank you. I am reworking my resume to address the "cross over" experience and abilities."
Nov 1, 2011
T Suing replied to Beverly Wainio's discussion Resume is not an application
"I've had to deal with this issue more than once as a Career Development Facilitator (GCDF).  On the one hand, you have someone telling you NOT to include information/work history that is not relevant to the work you are seeking.  At…"
Oct 31, 2011
Beverly Wainio replied to Beverly Wainio's discussion Resume is not an application
"Thanks to you for helping me with this "gray" area. I will definately take your advise."
Oct 29, 2011
Kendall Heier replied to Beverly Wainio's discussion Resume is not an application
"It is good that you are getting interviews or creating review of your application and resume.   Obviously you have to answer your work history questions in a positive way.  How are you conveying "Why should I hire you" in an…"
Oct 29, 2011
Melanie Szlucha replied to Beverly Wainio's discussion Resume is not an application
"Hi Beverly, Actually I just talked to someone today with that same situation. You need to address what you've been doing since 2002 in some way, otherwise as an employer I'm more suspicious that you've been doing nothing (and will…"
Oct 29, 2011
Beverly Wainio posted a discussion

Resume is not an application

I recently relocated to another state due to a very bad job market in my home state. I know I have a spotty list of different job skills and experience, with my most recent jobs being in a very blue collar position. I am seeking an administrative support job, which is an area I have not actually worked in since 2002.My issue is whenever I interview or have contact with a potential employer, they look at my resume as an application and not as a "related skills" resume. They think I have not…See More
Oct 17, 2011
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I am a seasoned clerical support employee. My history reflects three different career paths, which brings me to your site.

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At 8:41pm on November 4, 2011, Loretta Perry-Dawson said…

My name is Loretta Perry-Dawson and I am a certified career coach and would like to see your resumes to see what the problem is...I give 15-20 minutes of free consult if you want it...contact me at www.careercreate.com contact sheet or lperry@careercreate.com. Resumes happen to be my specialty and when I see a post like this...it just grabs my attention....

Loretta

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