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Ryan Paugh
Wow! All of you Brazen members in Chicago have been pretty quiet. Let's liven things up a little!
I just started creating some official Twitter Lists for Brazen members in different cities around the country. I'm hoping that it helps you guys meet new people in the community and stay connected. Leave your Twitter ID as a reply below and we'll add you to the Brazen Chicago Twitter List that we're creating over here >> http://twitter.com/BrazenCareerist/brazen-in-chicago
84 weeks ago from The Windy City Crew, Chicago Information Technology and Young Professionals of Chicago1 more
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Ryan DeSort
Haven't been around here lately, I'm enjoying some of the new changes. I'll promise to keep in touch this time!
Ryan Paugh:
Glad to see you back! If you have any feedback (good or bad) let us know over here >> MoreGlad to see you back! If you have any feedback (good or bad) let us know over here >> http://www.brazencareerist.com/network/brazen-community-feedback
84 weeks ago
84 weeks ago
Ryan DeSort
So, I'm currently on the hunt for a job and am in the process of a whole new resume makeover. How long should an "objective" typically be? Also, I took on many positions in my fraternity & university while at school, I currently have them each individually listed.. Should I keep it that way, condense it to just a general "XYZ Fraternity", or what do you think is best?
Karl Sakas:
Excellent job featuring and quantifying your accomplishments!
You should probably reorganize the resume so that your college leadership ...MoreExcellent job featuring and quantifying your accomplishments!
You should probably reorganize the resume so that your college leadership experience appears in an umbrella "Work and Leadership Experience" category. Otherwise, 'Field Marketing Agent' is lonely as the only item under "Experience."
There are all sorts of opinions about handling or ignoring resume gaps... but a hiring manager is going to wonder what you've been doing since graduating in December 2008. How might you explain that?
105 weeks ago
You should probably reorganize the resume so that your college leadership ...MoreExcellent job featuring and quantifying your accomplishments!
You should probably reorganize the resume so that your college leadership experience appears in an umbrella "Work and Leadership Experience" category. Otherwise, 'Field Marketing Agent' is lonely as the only item under "Experience."
There are all sorts of opinions about handling or ignoring resume gaps... but a hiring manager is going to wonder what you've been doing since graduating in December 2008. How might you explain that?
105 weeks ago
Brianne E. Villano:
Ryan - the gap in time is the first thing I noticed. Did you take any continuing ed courses? Volunteer anywhere? Do contract work? Any of that ...MoreRyan - the gap in time is the first thing I noticed. Did you take any continuing ed courses? Volunteer anywhere? Do contract work? Any of that would be helpful in filling in time gaps.
Agree with Karl on grouping your actual experience together to make the resume appear less scattered and sparse.
Also if you want to make your resume seem more relevant to today instead of focusing on the past, you might want to think about listing Work and Leadership first and education second. Just a thought!
104 weeks ago
Agree with Karl on grouping your actual experience together to make the resume appear less scattered and sparse.
Also if you want to make your resume seem more relevant to today instead of focusing on the past, you might want to think about listing Work and Leadership first and education second. Just a thought!
104 weeks ago
Ryan DeSort
Studied Abroad in Spain back in 2006. It was the most memorable experience of my life. Four years later, and I'd be lying if I said I don't think about the experience often! The people, the culture, the food; it all was completely amazing.
Brittany Thompson:
Hey thanks to everyone who posted their stories about studying abroad! I'm currently trying to decide between that or getting a job teaching ...MoreHey thanks to everyone who posted their stories about studying abroad! I'm currently trying to decide between that or getting a job teaching English overseas. Money is a main factor, but I also want to make sure that I'm going through a reliable placement company or school. Any suggestions?
104 weeks ago
104 weeks ago
Brittany Thompson:
Michael - did you know any Japanese or have experience about that culture before you studied abroad there? And Wanda, I've specifically been ...MoreMichael - did you know any Japanese or have experience about that culture before you studied abroad there? And Wanda, I've specifically been looking at Australia but also considering NZ. Any suggestions for someone who might be interested in getting a working holiday visa over there?
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