[Job-Discussions] resume questions

[ddavis at blindinc.org]

Okay, now I have to disagree with my friend Jennifer Wenzel. I recommend you put three to five references on your resume. Use name, relationship to you or job title snd employer, email, and phone number. Or you can attach a separate resume sheet. That is because some employers like to check references before they interview people. Including references gives you a leg up with them. But her advice isn’t necessarily wrong, just different. Welcome to diversity of opinion! 
Dick Davis 


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> On Mar 3, 2021, at 2:49 PM, Madison Martin via Job-Discussions <job-discussions at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> It's a chronological resume. The most recent one was almost 3 years ago. They
> were at different places, but I did similar things at 3 out of the 4 places.
> They were spread out over 2 school years. I have absolutely no paid work
> experience. 
> 
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> 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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