[Job-Discussions] resume questions

[ajharmon26]

Hello
On the question about the experience, it honestly depends on several
factors:

1. Is it a chronological or a functional resume? The former is a typical
resume which includes experience most recent to least recent, while the
latter is a potentially abbreviated resume that focuses on your experience
and skills rather than specific time periods. (Please correct me if I'm
getting this wrong, Dick and/or anyone else).
2. How long ago was the experience, and was the particular job part of a
series of"gigs" within the same workshop, or different separate jobs over
time?
3. Do you have a lot of paid experience? If not, I would personally just
ignore separating out the experience that way, and just list whatever is
relevant to the job. You might want to list a separate section for any
special honors or unique volunteer experience like serving at the
appointment of a state governor or made Dean's List, etc., etc.

As to the references, almost every single job I've ever applied for wants a
minimum of 3 references, at least 2 of which were work related. I think
you're just fine in regards to references.

Hope this helps

Andrew Harmon 

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Hi all,
I hope this is okay to post hear, sorry if it isn't. I'm working on updating
my
resume and have a few questions. When I was in high school I did 4 different
work placements, 2 as part of a career development class and 2 just arranged
through the school. These were not paid placements, but when I created my
resume
during this career development class I put them under work experience,
should I
leave them there or put them under volunteer experience heading? Also, would
6
referances be enough? If not, then any ideas of who else I could ask? So far
I
have my bosses from 3 of my work placements, my former high school EA, my
former
restbite worker who's also a friend, and one of my former high school
teachers
who's also a friend. I look forward to any
thoughts/suggestions/feedback/help
anyone can provide me, it will be grately appreciated!!!!!! Thanks
Madison   


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