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.
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what is a cover page and does it matter if i have one? what should i do to make my resume look cleaner and more noticeable? what are some of the things employers look for on a resume?
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Hi Skyler,
A cover page for your resume serves the purpose of introducing yourself to a potential employer & allows you the opportunity to tell them how interested you are in joining their organization & what position you wish to fill.
Hiring Managers look closely at resumes to review a candidate’s work history, education, training & career achievements. They look to see how long you have worked with a company, the types of companies that employed you & your role in those companies.
To make your resume stand out, rather than just noting your previous job responsibilities, note what you achieved in these positions. For example “I increased sales by 15%” or “I reduced customer service problems by 15% by creating new processes and procedures.”
Your cover letter & resume are extremely important because this is your first (and could be your last) opportunity to impress a Hiring Manager so you can get that personal one on one interview. If you need help in creating a cover letter or in “punching up” your resume, send me a copy & I’m willing to help you.
Skyler, I hope this advice is helpful & I wish you all the best in whatever career decision you choose. When time permits, please complete the allexperts.com questionnaire. Best of luck to you.
Regards,
Andy
heres my resume, what can i do to make it look better and more eye catching!!!
Skyler B. Shumway
7942 W. Bell Rd Ste C5 #121
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 328-7388
Objective: To use all of my knowledge in the aforementioned field and to acquire new knowledge that may help me in the future.
Education: Olathe East High School GPA: 3.2
Olathe, KS
Graduate 2004
Johnson County Community College GPA: 3.6
Overland Park, KS
Skills: Microsoft Word XP, 10 Key by touch, 35 WPM, Defensive Tactics class completion.
Job History:
Company: Famous Footwear (623) 979-2722
Location: Glendale, Arizona
Title: Stock Associate
Dates: December 2006 - Present
RFL: Not applicable
Responsibilities: Stock store and ensure it is fully stocked with all shoes possible at all times, maintain store cleanliness. Provide guests assistance.
Company: CPR & R (480) 330-7858
Location: Queen Creek, AZ
Title: Crew Foreman
Dates: August 2005 - Present
RFL: Not applicable
Responsibilities: Gather all material as well as prepare the material for coinciding job. Delegate responsibilities to hired laborers, ensure job completion. Negotiate prices as well as what needs to be done with the clients budget.
Company: Macerich Company (623) 979-9764, (623) 412-3321
Location: Glendale, Arizona
Title: Security Officer
Dates: October 2006 - December 2006
RFL: More pay
Responsibilities: Customer service, answer phones, ensures safety of mall attendees, mall lockup. Patrol mall, ensuring cleanliness of mall, and write reports on any key events that may have happened within the confines of the mall.
Company: B &L Lawn care (913) 226-3303
Location: Olathe, KS
Title: Co-Owner
Dates: March 2002- July 2005
RFL: Closed due to move of owner
Responsibilities: Customer service, arrange appointments on estimates for customers’ lawns. Give price of lawn care for customers. Provide materials for co-workers, payroll. Aerate, seeds, and fertilize lawn. Complete lawn care from; trimming, to planting trees, to clean up.
References: Available Upon Request
Answer Skyler,
You've done quite a few things in different industries but in order for me to create a cover memo & highlight your skills in your resume, I need to know what type of work you want to do now. Are you looking to working outside or getting a position inside or are you unsure?
