About Andy Expertise I can help prepare candidates for job interviews; assist in discussing problems with your supervisors or peers; help in creating a resume that gets results; answer general work related questions.
Experience I have been in a management leadership role for the past 30 years. I have extensive knowledge re: the interview process, problem solving, team building, communcation with executive management, company mergers, downsizing, outsourcing of jobs, project management, disaster recovery, office politics, management consulting, business ethics,career changes, job relocation to another part of the country & becoming an agent for change within a corporation.
Question I worked for a bank for 17 years. The company downsized and my management position was cut. That was in September 2006. I decided to return to school full time and work part time. I started the PT job 12/06 and school 01/07. I'm considering returning to a FT job (while taking classes online) but need to know what to write on my resume regarding the past year. I have a nice resume detailing all I did with the bank but how do I account for the last year? Also, the PT job is not in management, will that raise any issues? Thanks!!!
Answer Mel,
Sorry for the delay; I was unavailable to respond to your note sooner.
Many companies are impressed with the fact that potential candidates take their on-going education so seriously. It's is very understandable that you couldn't go to school & work full time simultaneously & that you took a non-management position to help pay the bills during this period. Being downsized in today's business world is not a "black mark" on your work history, so please don't feel that way. You have a wealth of experience in the financial field & have plenty of real time expertise to share with a lucky financial institution.
Mel, I would mention your decision as part of your cover memo as well as noting your on-going education as part of the "educational" section of your resume. I wish you the best of luck in your career search & if I can further assist, please let me know.
