I need help being creative with a resume

[jakobeast]

I found an advert for a job I think I could be really good at. It is a public works type job. They are looking for someone who has a few years experience with water/sewer maintenance and road work. I don't have road repair/maintenance, but the last few years as a door kicker inner and inspector, I have done some work with water, water meter, and so on. </p>


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I think my resume looks nice and sticks out from a crowd, but I don't have a cover letter. I need to make a nice looking cover letter that makes me sound good, and explains how I want to learn the parts of the job I don't know.</p>


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Can anyone help?</p>


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[MassHavoc]

Tater might be able to help...</p>

 

[Tater]

I'd need to see your resume and the job description, but this site has a lot of samples: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverlettersamples/a/coverlettsample.htm</p>

 

[supraman]

Just put "Will suck dick for job" hell I've been tempted to put it on mine</p>

 

[jakobeast]

Hey that might work......</p>


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I can't seem to throw the resume up here, but I was a bit more concerned with the cover letter. I think the cover letter would be a bit better of a place to kinda focus in on certain things,</p>

 

[Tater]

A cover letter is not a bad idea.</p>

 

[The Count Dante]

I also use a cover letter. More so when your resume extends 1 page.</p>


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For me, I make the cover letter very specific to the position and company. I use one paragraph for introduction, a numerated list of relevant accomplishments (about 4), close.</p>


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The two rules that always stuck with me:</p>


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Provide information on issues "which resulted in" type entries: "Developed an afro and fasle persona which resulted in becoming the Deadliest Kung Fu Man alive, increased kung fu revenues, and death of a friend in the Chicago Dojo Wars".</p>


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Anyone reading your resume or cover letter will look at it for about 20 - 30 seconds tops. I tend to avoid the majority of details. I always view the resume and cover letter as the means to get the interview, where I can share details then. I personally dont use the resume/cover letter for those.</p>

 

[supraman]

The only issue is when you have no accomplishments</p>

 

[winos5]

I've always used a cover letter to describe the position I'm looking for with a brief synopsis of why I'm ideal for said position.</p>


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Then the resume in CV format trying as hard as possible to keep it one page (not always possible).  </p>

 

[jakobeast]

I have always heard to keep your resume under a page. I have done that but I have 3 separate stints at the same job. That doesn't look good I know, but on the resume I only have one of those stints represented.</p>


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I made a cover letter that was short and to the point and highlighted a few things out of my work history that I thought would fit well with the position.</p>


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I also used the Count Dante as a reference. Anyone who grew a kick ass  fro is sure to help wrangle a job.</p>

 

[Ymono37]

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I have always heard to keep your resume under a page. I have done that but I have 3 separate stints at the same job. That doesn't look good I know, but on the resume I only have one of those stints represented.</p>


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I made a cover letter that was short and to the point and highlighted a few things out of my work history that I thought would fit well with the position.</p>


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I also used the Count Dante as a reference. Anyone who grew a kick ass  fro is sure to help wrangle a job.</p>
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I don't think that necessarily looks bad... you could always list the company and then just the time frames you worked there:</p>


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Jim-Bob's Truck Stop - Saskatoon -- <span style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Saskatchewan, Canada</span></p>


     (May 1998 - July 2001) - Jizz Mopper</p>


     (August 2003 - January 2004) - Sr. Jizz Mopper</p>


     (July 2005 - April 2013) - Asst. Glory Hole Technician</p>

 

[jakobeast]

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I don't think that necessarily looks bad... you could always list the company and then just the time frames you worked there:</p>


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Jim-Bob's Truck Stop - Saskatoon -- <span style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Saskatchewan, Canada</span></p>


     (May 1998 - July 2001) - Jizz Mopper</p>


     (August 2003 - January 2004) - Sr. Jizz Mopper</p>


     (July 2005 - April 2013) - Asst. Glory Hole Technician</p>
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And that's how we met. It amazes me how often you would frequent Jim-Bob's. BTW, You should see a doctor. I have never seen lesions like those before.</p>

 

[Ymono37]

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And that's how we met. It amazes me how often you would frequent Jim-Bob's. BTW, You should see a doctor. I have never seen lesions like those before.</p>
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Pshaw - like I would take advice from a mouth/ass/hand whore.</p>

 

[jakobeast]

Well, I know that. Your grandpa's advice always went unheeded. </p>

 

[The Count Dante]

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I have always heard to keep your resume under a page. I have done that but I have 3 separate stints at the same job. That doesn't look good I know, but on the resume I only have one of those stints represented.</p>


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I made a cover letter that was short and to the point and highlighted a few things out of my work history that I thought would fit well with the position.</p>


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I also used the Count Dante as a reference. Anyone who grew a kick ass  fro is sure to help wrangle a job.</p>
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I CALL FORTH THE DIM MAK AND ALL MY SPANISH NOBILITY TO SAY:</p>


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He should get the job....</p>


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[MassHavoc]

If you worked at the same company three different times I would put all three times on there like Ymo presented above. Because it does at least a couple of things 1.) It creates interest and begs them to answer the question of why, which gives you a chance to stand out with your response. It will more than likely separate you from other applicants who won't have the same job 3 times. So it will be a sticking point in their mind for better or worse, so come up with a really good answer for why and rehearse it. and 2.) It fills in any employment gaps that they may see in your employment history. People don't like employees who aren't working or haven't worked, or look like they don't want to work. The more solid employment timeline you can show the better. and C.) It shows that you are employable. You left a job but came back and they were willing to have you back, which means your work there was good enough that they were willing to bring you back not once but twice. It shows your character as well that you are willing to come back and work for them. Especially if someone at his company is on your reference list. Now I don't know anything about the job or circumstances but that's how I would see it, and they would be just in the dark as I was. We know that times have been tough would could mean you were layed off for the job but when things got better or there was enough work they liked you well enough to bring you in to do it, then they had to let you go. That sort of thing, who knows, let them come to their own conclusions just frame your answer in the best possible way.</p>

 

[BiscuitintheBasket]

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[Tater]

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Nice perky rack, you're hired.</p>

 

[jakobeast]

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If you worked at the same company three different times I would put all three times on there like Ymo presented above. Because it does at least a couple of things 1.) It creates interest and begs them to answer the question of why, which gives you a chance to stand out with your response. It will more than likely separate you from other applicants who won't have the same job 3 times. So it will be a sticking point in their mind for better or worse, so come up with a really good answer for why and rehearse it. and 2.) It fills in any employment gaps that they may see in your employment history. People don't like employees who aren't working or haven't worked, or look like they don't want to work. The more solid employment timeline you can show the better. and C.) It shows that you are employable. You left a job but came back and they were willing to have you back, which means your work there was good enough that they were willing to bring you back not once but twice. It shows your character as well that you are willing to come back and work for them. Especially if someone at his company is on your reference list. Now I don't know anything about the job or circumstances but that's how I would see it, and they would be just in the dark as I was. We know that times have been tough would could mean you were layed off for the job but when things got better or there was enough work they liked you well enough to bring you in to do it, then they had to let you go. That sort of thing, who knows, let them come to their own conclusions just frame your answer in the best possible way.</p>
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I have thought about that too. I keep going back and forth on it.</p>