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@Obsolesce said in Resume:
@scottalanmiller said in Resume:
@Obsolesce said in Resume:
@scottalanmiller said in Resume:
@Obsolesce said in Resume:
@scottalanmiller said in Resume:
What do you put in your cover letter when turning in Resumes?
I would never do a cover letter. Tells the hiring manager that you are desperate and don't understand the statistics of hiring. It's too much time investment on a single submission.
There are jobs that require cover letters, you don't want them. You are already working at one of them.
I did alot of interviewing for fun a few years ago. I would get interviews lined up and intentionally try to bomb them. What I found out is that almost in every single case, the more confident/cocky I was , the more desirable I was to the employer. Most people think it's the opposite, that you should be humble and not oversell yourself in an interview.
Now here's the big thing... Can you backup the sales job you made about yourself? Do you know the technologies?
Simple things like spinning up tech in your lab before an interview will help you tremendously. If there is an area of tech that I know they are going to ask me about (The job description is the cheat sheet) . I will go gain knowledge in that area before the interview. I will not only answer their basic questions, but provide additional info like best practices around the tech.
True. I do best in interviews I care the least about. Kinda sucks.... but it is what it is lol. The trick is treating jobs you really want like that. If it's a job I really desire, I get more anxious and do worse, I guess because I feel I then have something to lose. But I really don't, so ya. Mental stuff.
Considering drinking before (or during) an interview. Not for everyone, but I've done it.
Hmm, a glass of wine perhaps. That's brilliant haha
Generally it's actually just a beer.
A "glass" as in a serving... the same amount of alcohol in a beer
12 oz beer, 5 oz wine (average?)
The point being... beer is seen as social and casual in a "working man" kind of way. Doing shots or requesting a bar tender whip up a cocktail has a different social connotation.
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@scottalanmiller said in Resume:
@DustinB3403 said in Resume:
Obviously drinking from a flask during an interview (with hr and whoever) is going to be totally subjective based on the audience
" hello president of X company, would you like a pull from my Flask? "
That'll land me a job for sure.
I've definitely gotten a job after doing shots with the future boss.
after the interview? absolutely
more... instead of.
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@scottalanmiller said in Resume:
@scottalanmiller said in Resume:
@DustinB3403 said in Resume:
Obviously drinking from a flask during an interview (with hr and whoever) is going to be totally subjective based on the audience
" hello president of X company, would you like a pull from my Flask? "
That'll land me a job for sure.
I've definitely gotten a job after doing shots with the future boss.
after the interview? absolutely
more... instead of.
instead of an interview, take shots with future boss?
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@scottalanmiller said in Resume:
@Obsolesce said in Resume:
@scottalanmiller said in Resume:
@Obsolesce said in Resume:
@scottalanmiller said in Resume:
@Obsolesce said in Resume:
@scottalanmiller said in Resume:
What do you put in your cover letter when turning in Resumes?
I would never do a cover letter. Tells the hiring manager that you are desperate and don't understand the statistics of hiring. It's too much time investment on a single submission.
There are jobs that require cover letters, you don't want them. You are already working at one of them.
I did alot of interviewing for fun a few years ago. I would get interviews lined up and intentionally try to bomb them. What I found out is that almost in every single case, the more confident/cocky I was , the more desirable I was to the employer. Most people think it's the opposite, that you should be humble and not oversell yourself in an interview.
Now here's the big thing... Can you backup the sales job you made about yourself? Do you know the technologies?
Simple things like spinning up tech in your lab before an interview will help you tremendously. If there is an area of tech that I know they are going to ask me about (The job description is the cheat sheet) . I will go gain knowledge in that area before the interview. I will not only answer their basic questions, but provide additional info like best practices around the tech.
True. I do best in interviews I care the least about. Kinda sucks.... but it is what it is lol. The trick is treating jobs you really want like that. If it's a job I really desire, I get more anxious and do worse, I guess because I feel I then have something to lose. But I really don't, so ya. Mental stuff.
Considering drinking before (or during) an interview. Not for everyone, but I've done it.
Hmm, a glass of wine perhaps. That's brilliant haha
Generally it's actually just a beer.
A "glass" as in a serving... the same amount of alcohol in a beer
12 oz beer, 5 oz wine (average?)
The point being... beer is seen as social and casual in a "working man" kind of way. Doing shots or requesting a bar tender whip up a cocktail has a different social connotation.
Oh, I see. I wouldn't do it during the interview unless it was in person and it was the place and time to do it.
Mine have been video interviews mostly. I'm not going to sit on camera at home drinking while potential future boss is sitting at work watching me lol.
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@scottalanmiller said in Resume:
@scottalanmiller said in Resume:
@DustinB3403 said in Resume:
Obviously drinking from a flask during an interview (with hr and whoever) is going to be totally subjective based on the audience
" hello president of X company, would you like a pull from my Flask? "
That'll land me a job for sure.
I've definitely gotten a job after doing shots with the future boss.
after the interview? absolutely
more... instead of.
instead of an interview, take shots with future boss?
Yes
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@Obsolesce said in Resume:
Oh, I see. I wouldn't do it during the interview unless it was in person and it was the place and time to do it.
If it isn't in person, might make even more sense!
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@Obsolesce said in Resume:
Mine have been video interviews mostly. I'm not going to sit on camera at home drinking while potential future boss is sitting at work watching me lol.
I think I'm rare here, but video interviews for me have been like... once. And it was a formality after I'd already been in and met more senior people and already basically been offered the position.
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@scottalanmiller said in Resume:
@Obsolesce said in Resume:
Mine have been video interviews mostly. I'm not going to sit on camera at home drinking while potential future boss is sitting at work watching me lol.
I think I'm rare here, but video interviews for me have been like... once. And it was a formality after I'd already been in and met more senior people and already basically been offered the position.
It's either video or phone for me. Not going to spend $6k to fly me out based on resume alone. Personally, I prefer video over phone. It's easier to talk for me then. Phone is more weird because I feel pressured to not have a bit of silence. But on video, it comes more naturally.
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Try to control phone interview as much as possible.
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@Obsolesce said in Resume:
@scottalanmiller said in Resume:
@Obsolesce said in Resume:
Mine have been video interviews mostly. I'm not going to sit on camera at home drinking while potential future boss is sitting at work watching me lol.
I think I'm rare here, but video interviews for me have been like... once. And it was a formality after I'd already been in and met more senior people and already basically been offered the position.
It's either video or phone for me. Not going to spend $6k to fly me out based on resume alone. Personally, I prefer video over phone. It's easier to talk for me then. Phone is more weird because I feel pressured to not have a bit of silence. But on video, it comes more naturally.
Mine is normally phone or flight. The video step just never seems to happen.
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@scottalanmiller said in Resume:
@Obsolesce said in Resume:
@scottalanmiller said in Resume:
@Obsolesce said in Resume:
Mine have been video interviews mostly. I'm not going to sit on camera at home drinking while potential future boss is sitting at work watching me lol.
I think I'm rare here, but video interviews for me have been like... once. And it was a formality after I'd already been in and met more senior people and already basically been offered the position.
It's either video or phone for me. Not going to spend $6k to fly me out based on resume alone. Personally, I prefer video over phone. It's easier to talk for me then. Phone is more weird because I feel pressured to not have a bit of silence. But on video, it comes more naturally.
Mine is normally phone or flight. The video step just never seems to happen.
Same. I've had a couple recruiters want to do a Skype with me, and I've always said no. They aren't even potential employer so not sure why they want to Skype
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I usually listened to some slow jams and love ballads before an interview.
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Technology Proficiency/Skills
• Configuring and Managing Windows Server
• Design and Configuration of Active Directory in Small Business Environment
• System Support across multiple clients, operating systems, and networks
• Windows Patching and support across multiple Windows operating systems
• Network Design and Implementation with Ubiquity and Unifi network gear
• Virtualization of servers and desktops
• Help Desk supportProfessional Experience
RDS (Retail Data Systems) http://www.rdspos.com/ 4/2018- Present
Support Technician
Skills used: Windows 10 , Windows Server 2019, RDP, NCR Aloha POS Software , Teamviewer, Bomgar , Backups, System Maintenance
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• Managed and Delivered Software Deployments to remote systems
• Performed Back-end Data Administration on software solution
• Delivered Staff Training to customers
• Implemented System upgrades and patches
• Deployed and performed troubleshooting on receipt printers
• Provided detailed documentation for internal use of IT department to help resolve common and uncommon issues.@Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
I missed the end result then.
that's fair, see above
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Technology Proficiency/Skills
• Configuring and Managing Windows Server
• Design and Configuration of Active Directory in Small Business Environment
• System Support across multiple clients, operating systems, and networks
• Windows Patching and support across multiple Windows operating systems
• Network Design and Implementation with Ubiquity and Unifi network gear
• Virtualization of servers and desktops
• Help Desk supportProfessional Experience
RDS (Retail Data Systems) http://www.rdspos.com/ 4/2018- Present
Support Technician
Skills used: Windows 10 , Windows Server 2019, RDP, NCR Aloha POS Software , Teamviewer, Bomgar , Backups, System Maintenance
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• Managed and Delivered Software Deployments to remote systems
• Performed Back-end Data Administration on software solution
• Delivered Staff Training to customers
• Implemented System upgrades and patches
• Deployed and performed troubleshooting on receipt printers
• Provided detailed documentation for internal use of IT department to help resolve common and uncommon issues.@Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
I missed the end result then.
that's fair, see above
yeah - the day I was sick - then when I came back, I was pulled in much lower to the thread and missed the resume itself.
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@Dashrender said in Resume:
Technology Proficiency/Skills
• Configuring and Managing Windows Server
• Design and Configuration of Active Directory in Small Business Environment
• System Support across multiple clients, operating systems, and networks
• Windows Patching and support across multiple Windows operating systems
• Network Design and Implementation with Ubiquity and Unifi network gear
• Virtualization of servers and desktops
• Help Desk supportProfessional Experience
RDS (Retail Data Systems) http://www.rdspos.com/ 4/2018- Present
Support Technician
Skills used: Windows 10 , Windows Server 2019, RDP, NCR Aloha POS Software , Teamviewer, Bomgar , Backups, System Maintenance
•
• Managed and Delivered Software Deployments to remote systems
• Performed Back-end Data Administration on software solution
• Delivered Staff Training to customers
• Implemented System upgrades and patches
• Deployed and performed troubleshooting on receipt printers
• Provided detailed documentation for internal use of IT department to help resolve common and uncommon issues.@Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:
I missed the end result then.
that's fair, see above
yeah - the day I was sick - then when I came back, I was pulled in much lower to the thread and missed the resume itself.
fair enough, that happens to the best of us.
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I'm getting ready to apply to a new company with a much better position.
Here is my resume prior to sending this out to them .
could you read through it and tell me what you think before I send this in to the hiring manager? -
Your resume should be tailored to that specific job. Can't tell much without seeing the ad and job description. Who knows what the position you're going to apply for is and if it's a good match for the skills and experience you list.
You should begin with fixing typos first though..
