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My resume

Original post by xjulietx

Here is my resume, minus the personal details. can you all rip it to shreads for me? Pardon the question marks, they were bullets in the word document


OBJECTIVE
To find a position in publishing in which I can apply my strong organizational skills and creativity to help a group working toward a common goal.
Experience
2000-2005 New York, NY
Assistant Managing Editor/Assistant Editorr,
? Prepared sales, production, and acquisition reports for Managing Editor
and President/Publisher
? Read unsolicited manuscripts and wrote reader’s reports
? Co-edited simulataneously published hardcover/paperback middle grade series
? Assembled sample kits for the sales force
? Acted as a liason between the Library of Congress and the imprint for all Cataloguing in Publication data applications.
? Prepared acquisition memos, catalogue copy, and flap copy for editors
? Maintained correspondence with authors and illustrators regarding stock and subsidiary rights.
1998-1999 Hauppauge, NY
Project Assistant, College Guide Division
? Assisted in the preparation of various college guides
? Gathered information about university catalogues about academic and student life at various schools of higher learning.
? Performed general clerical duties, keyboarding, and proofreading
? Maintained correspondence with colleges’ and universities’ institutional research departments throughout the length of the project
1999-present Adult ESL Teacher
? Teach English grammar and oral skills to non-native English-speaking adults
? Teach American customs and traditions to adult students
EDUCATION
1994-1998 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY
? B.A., English/Publishing Studies.
INTERESTS
Children’s and Young Adult book group, horses
REFERENCES

Available upon request
nov04LIbride Posted:

Re: My resume

Posted by tourist

Posted by xjulietx

Posted by tourist

Posted by nov04LIbride

I would cut out the assemble kits line just because I picture someone stuffing boxes.


That means something in publishing though.


Yes, it does. Though sadly, part of it is packing boxes.


well, that's becuse it is sales & marketing related. Sales & marketing involves lots of boxes.


LOL sorry, I didn't know what it meant!
september2004 Posted:

Re: My resume

Posted by LIWeddings NYCityWeddings
Objective:
To captivate and capture an audience with the creative power and pizzaaz of 'the pen' and the written word. Also via strong interpersonal, research and organizational skills be instrumental in contributing to the positive growth and upward mobility of a prominent publishing organization.



i'm with tourist and don't dig the wordiness, however it's a personal preference and style. i was also taught that colloquialisms and quotes were big no-no's.

i replaced objective with summary a few years ago and basically give a quick snapshot of my interests and proven abilities, it's worked well for me...

i did notice the mix of tenses -

2000-2005 - Prepared, Read, Co-edited, etc.
1999-present - Teach

i understand that present would make sense for a current job but why is it listed at the bottom and not at the top?

i would expand more in general, good luck!
Kate07 Posted:

Re: My resume

I would leave out the objective. That's my own persoanl preference. A lot of Recruiters look for it, a lot of them feel it is a waste. I always remember one person telling me that an objective limits you - and I've really kept with that.

Also, take the References Available Upon Request off. That is assumed.
jozieb0925 Posted:

Re: My resume

This is a great and very helpful thread.

Juliet - good luck!
MCDO15 Posted:

Re: My resume

i didnt read every comment so i'll just add mine that i think

instead of objective... you can use a Profile
which is a short two-three sentence paragraph to sum up who you are.

Extensive knowledge and expertise of the auto finance industry. Consistently exceeds goals and objectives. Self-motivated team player with excellent presentation and problem-solving skills. Goal driven time manager able to multi-task and expedite results.

xjulietx Posted:

Re: My resume

Posted by september2004

Posted by LIWeddings NYCityWeddings
Objective:
To captivate and capture an audience with the creative power and pizzaaz of 'the pen' and the written word. Also via strong interpersonal, research and organizational skills be instrumental in contributing to the positive growth and upward mobility of a prominent publishing organization.



i'm with tourist and don't dig the wordiness, however it's a personal preference and style. i was also taught that colloquialisms and quotes were big no-no's.

i replaced objective with summary a few years ago and basically give a quick snapshot of my interests and proven abilities, it's worked well for me...

i did notice the mix of tenses -

2000-2005 - Prepared, Read, Co-edited, etc.
1999-present - Teach

i understand that present would make sense for a current job but why is it listed at the bottom and not at the top?

i would expand more in general, good luck!


The teaching job is a part time thing that I have been doing while working in publishing.
The jobs for which I am applying are in publishing so I put them first.

Maybe I should rearrange things and stick it right after the job from which I was just downsized.

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