How do you show multiple, different jobs for the same employer? For example, here is an entry on my resume:
Really Awesome School(Oct., 2007 – June, 2008)
Teacher’s Assistant. Assist teachers in 7th-8th grade Life Science, Math and Physical Science classes. Answer students’ questions, help with assignments, assist teacher with labs, grading assignments, etc. Supervise children on the yard, in afterschool tutoring and in the classroom, check students’ work for completeness, and otherwise assist the teacher and other faculty and staff in any way required.
In August I was offered a position as a science teacher, which I did for one semester, until Feb 2009. I then decided I couldn't handle this position while going to grad school at the same time and went back to being an afterschool tutor who needs to look for work again!
How can I add this information without adding two entirely new entries? I don't want to use up too much space.
Originally posted by darvlayI want to keep it to one page, and I have all kinds of good stuff on there already. I don't want to remove stuff and have the majority of the resume be about one company.
Why are you worried about space? Just put them both in.
I suppose some of the older stuff, while highly appropriate to a job in education, IS pretty damn old. I have stuff on there from 1994, when I got my first TA position.
Originally posted by AThousandYoungYa but why do you want to keep it to one page? Just add another page. You think they'll throw it in the rubbish if it's longer than one page?
I want to keep it to one page, and I have all kinds of good stuff on there already. I don't want to remove stuff and have the majority of the resume be about one company.
Originally posted by darvlayI agree. I gets lots of resumes. 2 pages is fine, anything longer is just ridiculous and I don't even look at it. If it's important experience, don't worry about it and add it. A quality resume matters, and sometimes you can't do one page.
Why are you worried about space? Just put them both in.
Originally posted by darvlayI read somewhere that you should keep it to one page. I'm not exactly a Ph.D who needs a booklet to show all my research, awards and publications.
Ya but why do you want to keep it to one page? Just add another page. You think they'll throw it in the rubbish if it's longer than one page?
Originally posted by AThousandYoungIf a company arbitrarily throws your resume away because it is longer than one page, you don't want to work for them.
I did that once, but I don't think I can get away with it any more.
Is it a specific job you're applying for? If so you can remove anything irrelevant to the position.
Originally posted by AThousandYoungI'd re-write most of this though.
How do you show multiple, different jobs for the same employer? For example, here is an entry on my resume:
[b]Really Awesome School(Oct., 2007 – June, 2008)
Teacher’s Assistant. Assist teachers in 7th-8th grade Life Science, Math and Physical Science classes. Answer students’ questions, help with assignments, assist teacher with labs, gradin ...[text shortened]... is information without adding two entirely new entries? I don't want to use up too much space.[/b]
Most people who are hiring you know what a teachers assistant does. You need to show why you stand out from all the other teachers assistants that apply. Put in accomplishments, recognitions, challenges that were overcome. But only put things that are impressive. No one cares about the mundane.
Originally posted by uzlessYep, agreed.
I'd re-write most of this though.
Most people who are hiring you know what a teachers assistant does. You need to show why you stand out from all the other teachers assistants that apply. Put in accomplishments, recognitions, challenges that were overcome. But only put things that are impressive. No one cares about the mundane.
It's quite easy to tell when a person is using filler material.
Originally posted by SunburntI agree with this too. In Britain, we start with a profile to talk specifically about the type of character you are, normally about 4 lines large.
I agree. I gets lots of resumes. 2 pages is fine, anything longer is just ridiculous and I don't even look at it. If it's important experience, don't worry about it and add it. A quality resume matters, and sometimes you can't do one page.
I have heard that if there isnt something within that that catches the readers attention then it goes to the bottom of the pile, you have to separate your CV (resume) from the rest.
The layout also has to be bang on too, an employer isnt going to want to read something which is misplaced. Grammar is also a huge thing (obviously)
I have seen many a CV and 2 pages is just about standard.
Lastly, dont EVER use a generic CV, make it relevant to the application you are applying for. it only takes a few minutes to suit what it is asking for in the advert.
By the way, this is ONLY a passport to the interview so make sure its the best the employer will read as mention above also using quality paper etc etc.
Don't forget: HR people are typically idiots so you'll want to tailor your resume to at least get through that first door of bureaucratic nonsense. I suggest using meaningless buzzwords and accepted formats to temporarily blind the rubber-stampers. Save your big guns for the interview.