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Q&A: Stay at home mom needs help writing resume?

Lauren Chambers — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:35:08 +0000

Question by miller1907: Stay at home mom needs help writing resume?
I have been a stay at home mom for the last 3 years while my husband has served in the Marine Corps. We are getting out soon and I need some advice on how to update my resume to document what I have been doing the last 3 years. Anyone have any clever ideas how to word a stay at home mom / military wife? Thanks!

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Answer by mrsD to be
I would leave it out of your…

Q&A: Resume Writing – How to explain a failed business?

Shanna Oberlander — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:53:17 +0000

Question by cyhawkx: Resume Writing – How to explain a failed bussiness?
Ok, my question is this. For about a year and half I owned my own business, which failed pretty bad due to terrible management (My business partner/financial backer was an idiot =(
I’m now looking for work in a stable environment, my question is, how Do i put this information in my resume, without making it look bad. Should I just forgo the information about me owning it, and just list it as another job?

I’m at…

Q&A: Can anyone help me for resume writing?

Gary Lee — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:31:24 +0000

Question by Pavan: Can anyone help me for resume writing?
Can anyone help me with my resume?
I don’t need an entire one written so much as just reviewing and critiquing.

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Answer by Srikanth
Just a quick framework if it will help:
Start with a catchy title such as FINANCIAL EXPERT 23 YRS EXP (just an example – use one that is approproate for you)

Give personal info such as name, contact details etc

Give a summary of your profile (30-50 words max) hihglighting your career accomplishments…

Q&A: Does anyone know any free resume writing services?

Paulette Kirwan — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:31:20 +0000

Question by April: Does anyone know any free resume writing services?
I need a professional to help me rewrite my resume and cover letter. The ones I found online charge a ridiculous amount of money for someone to rewrite your resume

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Answer by Ed Atun
You can do it yourself. Microsoft has a free template but you can do better. Keep it short. The most confident applicants always have the shortest resumes. Your education, your job history, a short note about yourself (languages are top), and your contact information.…

Q&A: How do I go about starting a resume writing business?

Jocelyn Heist — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:50:03 +0000

Question by SexyMommy2B: How do I go about starting a resume writing business?
I have been helping people write resumes & cover letters for over 4 years now and am thinking about doing it on the side for extra cash. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can go about this and where to advertise?

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Answer by imisidro
Resume writing and job career counseling are thriving businesses because of the increasing competition in the labor force out there. You don’t just need a CV, but you need a…

Q&A: Resume Writing Highschool and GED question?

Selena Palazzo — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:11:23 +0000

Question by livlaughluv: Resume Writing Highschool and GED question?
I’m trying to help my husband fill out his resume. We’re trying to find the best way to write that he completed his 11th year but never finished his senior year and he now has his GED. Does anybody have any ideas as to how I can write this.

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Answer by CoachT
In the education grouping:

[date], GED, [state that issued it], [score if it matters to the employer]

[dates], [Name of High School and location], completed grade 11

Some…

Q&A: What is a good place to get resume writing assistance from?

Lauren Chambers — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:53:27 +0000

Question by Echelon Right: What is a good place to get resume writing assistance from?
I’m looking for help in polishing my Information Technology related resume and there are SO many places online that seem to do this. Any recommendations for places that do this would be great.

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Answer by rek_77
If you are in a university use the Career Services, other options available would be to start at a local career counseling center. Each state has an office that can point you in the right direction. Your local…

Q&A: I am looking for feedback on a good resume writing site.?

Gary Lee — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:03:11 +0000

Question by Messedup: I am looking for feedback on a good resume writing site.?
I need help writing a resume, and I am trying to find out what others think is the best site to visit.

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Answer by Jeff K
I’d go with a resume writing service personally like one of the services listed below…as they are not expensive and you are getting a quality resume that you can use for a long time.

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Q&A: What is the going rate for resume writing?

Gary Lee — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:03:05 +0000

Question by Fly girl: What is the going rate for resume writing?
Ok, someone wants me to help them write a resume for a high level managerial position. I have decent writing skills. I’ve done plenty of successful resumes for myself over the years as well as being a frequent user of my undergrad univ’s career center. I have picked up a lot of tidbits in this area. Anyway, what is a good price to charge?

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Answer by self.coach
If you are not certified resume writer, you cannot charge…

How do I summarize this job on a resume?

Juan H. Perry — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 09:54:22 +0000

I’m a cocktail waitress at a casino and I’m not sure how to describe it on my resume. I’m a college grad and just took the job while i was searching for a “real job” I just take drink orders, and take them to the customers….I would appreciate any help.