/r/resumes
Get help with your resume! Checkout the wiki and/or sidebar for resources and info!
Post your anonymized resume for feedback from other community members. In your post, please include the following info:
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Grouping like jobs when switching fields
Hi there! I am currently looking for work-for-stay positions at hostels, specifically in Australia. I have been working in the service industry full time for the past few years, and during summers while doing my undergrad. I have one year of experience working at a hostel from 2022-2023, which I was to really highlight, and then many, many food service jobs from over the past decade, which I was thinking of grouping together with minimal detail but highlighting some relevant skills from these jobs that would apply to hostel work. Is this advisable? Do people have any examples of how to do this and make it look professional? I don't know why I find working on resumes so overwhelming. Thanks for the help!
15:58 UTC
[4 YoE, ICU RN, Utilization Review/Mgmt, Florida]
Relevant background: I have 4 years' experience as an RN. 3 years has been in ICU/Trauma ICU with cross-training in IR and ER at the same facility, and one year I did Hospice Case Management which is an in-home setting with 12-18 patients to see per week. I have 3 years' LPN experience prior, but most applications/recruiters only want RN experience mentioned. Prior to that I have restaurant/hairdressing experience, so I exclude it.
I am wanting to venture into a remote position, level up to management, or basically explore roles away from bedside. I'd love to stay active in Critical Care but I'm open to explore just about anything.
I tried to streamline information to keep it down to 1 page, I but now I feel that it's very impersonal and just reads like a job description and doesn't make me stand out at all. I'm being declined left and right for remote jobs (which I suppose is okay, I have a steady ICU job currently) but I'm hoping to learn more about how to either tailor my resume or write a better cover letter explaining that I have top-notch time management, I can deal with any and every kind of personality with a level head, I worked in a hospital as an LPN on med-surg and managed my own 6 patients for 2 years...Just wanted to see if there was help to be offered for me!
15:42 UTC
[5 YoE, Customer Assistant (Stock Control), Designer, UK]
Updated my cv once again, coming to reddit for some approval this time, I've included my experince in seperate jobs in the same and only business I've worked for, and I'm not too sure on my about, but it waas a lot shorter before
Is there really a rule on saying "i" in the about?
I would like to start doing more art stuff, preferably I think editorial and book covers and merchandising, that sort of stuff if that helps, thanks (box in contacts for anonymity)
14:43 UTC
[1 YoE, Aerospace Engineer/Research Assistant, Aerothermal Engineer, UK/Germany/Romania] I'm getting no interviews from CV submission (only ones I've had were by contacting or being contacted on LinkedIn)
An important mention is that I'm currently working in Romania, and I'm applying from here for jobs mostly in the UK and Germany. I have the right to work in both countries, and the jobs I'm applying for in Germany have their descriptions written in English. I'm thinking that one of the problems might be that some employers have filters that automatically reject applicants that are not from the same country? Also, I've heard that employers in Germany and Romania prefer resumes with a picture, so I've started inserting one when applying there.
Please let me know what you think, thanks!
13:18 UTC
Roast my resume/ UNEMPLOYED
Experienced and reliable customer service individual with extensive experience providing assistance in a fast-paced environment. Strong dedication to helping customers resolve issues and cultivating a positive image of the company. Fully committed to following company procedures and winning loyal customers.
Core Competencies
● Client relations
● Strong organizational skills
● Advanced Computer skills
● Analytical skills
● Creative thinking
● Interpersonal skills
● Teamwork
● Knowledge in Salesforce
● Knowledge in HubSpot
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Marketing And Sales Specialist
August 2023- S 2024
- Responsible for prospect outreach, Using methods like cold emails, calls, and messages to introduce services to potential clients.
- Managing customer signups, capturing essential details like contact information, business specifics, and service requirements.
- Promoted and sold products listed on the company website to drive sales and increase customer engagement
- Executing email marketing campaigns to promote products, engage customers and driving sales
- Answering customer inquiries via phone, email, chat, or in-person
- Assisting customers with placing orders, processing payments, and tracking the status of their orders.
- I recorded revenue details in the spreadsheet, for every sale i completed for accurate sales reports
- Digital marketing, for our clients products, scheduled posts, ensuring they were published at optimal for visibility and engagement
CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVES
October 2022- May 2023
● Assisting clients with policy updates, renewals, and cancellations.
●Guiding customers through the claims process, providing required documentation, and updating them on the status.
- I handled high-volume customer inquiries, resolved insurance claims, and provided policy information.
- Scheduling meetings or consultations with insurance agents or financial advisors.
- Logging interactions and customer details into the company’s CRM system.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Amazon Jan 2021- December 2022
Product listing entering product information on amazon website. such as the brand name, product name, size, color and key features.
Product searching on Amazon, by typing specific keywords, “car brake pads. I used filters such as price, brand, and customer ratings to narrow down options.
Organizing the information in Excel sheet for easy reference. Including the key details like product name, price, brand, customer ratings, features, and the Amazon link.
Contacting suppliers on Alibaba to ask for new and better products that matched the market trends and customer needs.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
February 2019- 2020 December
● Managing Day-to-day office operations including maintaining schedules and handling correspondence.
● Assisting in the planning and organization of sports events, meetings, and training.
● Preparing, filing, and retrieving documents, including contracts, reports.
● Coordinating the transportation of teams, equipment, and officials for matches.
● Addressing inquiries and providing information to external parties, sponsors, or fans.
Internship
June 2018- December 2018
● Inputting customer details into the system, updating accounts, and organizing documentation.
● Promoting banking products like loans, savings accounts, or credit cards to customers
● Assisting in the execution of bank processes, such as opening accounts or processing transactions.
- Reviewing and verifying customer documents for account openings, loan applications, or other services.
- Assisting customers with account inquiries and general banking information.
- Ensuring proper storage and retrieval of important customer and bank records.
- Supporting daily branch activities, such as cash management and account reconciliations.
12:15 UTC
which way is better to write skills in resume?
11:12 UTC
Is lying on a resume ok?
Hello, I am sorry to ask such a question, but is lying on a resume ok?
I have 4 jobs in a row that my current workplace cant contact due to the managers vowing to make it difficult for me to find a job... my last job they lied and said I stole money, the job before that said they wouldnt hire me again because I put in my two weeks instead of working with their new contract (I originally was hired full time to replace another receptionist, the other receptionist turned out to be pregnant so they withdrew my contract and rewrote it to be part time which I told them I couldnt do and they threw a fit), and my other two because of harassment from management (a manager was harassing a female employee because she got married at 18 and the other job because a younger male was following female employees into the bathroom and management refused to do anything about it and instead harassing any who came forward saying we were bullying him). Honestly I have realized I can't stand up for my rights or anyones rights at my jobs and should just put my head down and suck it up lmfao
Basically two of my friends that I have worked with previously want to lie and say they worked with me at one of these 4 jobs.
Will this reflect poorly on me? Should I not lie?
Tldr: I have 4 jobs that cannot be called due to them promising to make hiring me difficult, I have friends I have worked with as references, they want to lie and say they worked at these jobs with me to make my chances better.
10:53 UTC
[0 YoE, Unemployed, Software Engineer, Canada/United States]
I’d really appreciate any advice on my resume! For context, I’m a career switcher transitioning from my previous career as a pharmacist to becoming a computer science student.
So far, I’ve applied to at least 200–300 internship and junior developer positions but haven’t landed a single interview. Most of the roles I’m targeting are internships within Canada, as I’m a Canadian citizen. I’ve also been applying to junior developer positions, though I realize my chances there might be lower since I haven’t completed my CS degree yet.
I’m also sending applications to US companies, but that seems even tougher given that I’d need sponsorship to work in the US.
Any feedback on how I can improve my resume would be greatly appreciated!
08:56 UTC
[2 YoE, Software Engineer, Software Developer, United States]
Hi everyone,
I’ve been actively applying for software developer roles but haven’t received many callbacks. I have around 2 years of experience as a Software Engineer and recently completed my Master’s in Computer Science. I wanted to post here to get some honest feedback on my resume because I’m not sure what I might be doing wrong.
08:39 UTC
is it concerning for a seasonal job to ask for middle name and data collection on there application page
applying for jobs and just came across this should i avoid this job its only seasonal work and the pay look less than ideal. (buy that i mean slightly bellow minimum wage for my area)
06:19 UTC
[4 YoE, Barista, Marketing/Management, USA] - New Grad
Hi Reddit!
First timer here, I am about to receive my bachelor's degree, I had been working in management/supervisor related positions in another country, moved to USA to get my bachelor's so I stopped working in these fields while being a full-time student.
I got a part-time job as a Barista just to pay for rent and other stuff, I'm about to graduate and I have gotten 0 calls, but plenty of applications, I would say about 60+.
What can I do better on my resume? What am I missing?
I am interested in a Marketing position because I am specifically fascinated by the psychology behind our purchase decisions. I am also interested in how culture plays a big role behind these decisions, thus my choice of bachelor's degree.
05:10 UTC
[2 YoE, Software Eng Student, Software Eng Internship, Canada]
Hey, first year Software engineering student here!
I am starting to apply for summer internship positions, and I wanted some advice on my resume.
Yes, I know this template is overused, so if you have another one, please let me know!
Thanks
04:31 UTC
[0 YoE, Student Assistant, Civil Engineering Intern, USA]
I have applied for ~40 internships and received 2 interviews and 5 rejections. My question is do you think putting that I have a disability is hindering me? I have arthritis but the only thing it really affects is I can't physically write for long periods of time. I didn't realize until today that it could possibly be affecting me negatively to disclose that on an application. I understand the job market is wild right now so I was just curious whether that could be affecting me or ways I could improve my resume.
04:18 UTC
[6 YoE, Commissions Associate, Technical Support, United States]
Hello, Reddit this is the first post in the subreddit and I need some help. I'm in the job market (3+ years of remote experience). It's a total of 6+ years of experience from May 2021 - Present has been in Fin-tech and October 2018 - May 2021 has been as a repair agent but I'm not getting any calls, emails, or follow-ups despite applying to 200+ jobs and not tailoring my resume but still nothing. I have been told that my resume is the problem but that was from resume writing services so I'm not 100% sure that they're telling the truth just so I can buy their services. I need some honest opinions and any help with rewriting my resume would be a giant blessing. I am willing to pay for services but everyone on LinkedIn is pitching $300-400 resume services and honestly don't want to pay that when I feel like with some genuine help I can do it myself. I didn't graduate from the colleges listed I went to the community college and got my credits transferred to a new school to get my bachelor's and dropped out but I have listed as "Present"... The reason why there is a jump in my positions is because I lost my job in July 2024 when I moved from the Senior Technical Support position so I luckily was able to pick up a contract in August that is also remote. Thank you so much!
01:56 UTC
[20 YoE, Finance Project Coordinator, Change Coordinator/Project Coordinator/Project Manager, USA]
Greetings. I really need some help. Would you please review my resume and suggest improvements? I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing anymore. I just received a layoff notice and will be unemployed as of Jan 1. I've actually been looking for a new role for nearly a year and out of 650 applications I've only had 4 interviews and no offers.
I'm not particular about what industry I search in. I'm tired of IT, and I actually do enjoy the challenge of a new industry. I cannot relocate from Minneapolis. I’ve worked remotely for nearly five years and my quantity and quality of work is greatly improved over in-office work. I’m autistic and immunocompromised and would prefer to stay remote, but I’m open to hybrid work if worse comes to worse.
Thank you for your help.
01:36 UTC
[0 YOE, Unemployed, Data Analyst, Canada]- New grad Looking to land a full time data related role
Need help in improving the resume, about to graduate soon . I am targeting any new grad / entry level role. Applying to all over canada. i need all the criticism i can get . And Thank you in advance
00:31 UTC
Dont know how to start ( help )
Im so confused on how to create a resume Im a sophmore still in highschool I need help with creating one or any ideas
The only job ive had was in construction and im 16 so I did lots of heavy lifting and id say teamwork because we had to lift stuff together
Only sport i do is boxing and i guess bodybuilding . My options are Big lots and tacobell
00:14 UTC
Let’s see the resume that helped you transistion into another career….
Let’s see the resume that helped you transistion into another career….
23:56 UTC
[4 YoE, Unemployed, HR or Non-Profit, US]
Couple of concerns I'm having with my resume.
I keep editing it to make it longer, or making it overly short. I can't decide what's the right amount of text, or having it sound.....artificial. I've currently settled on this.
I don't really have much specific examples of what I did at previous jobs to make it look like I did much at those places, e.g made $X worth of sales in the first year.
I had to jump around a bit and I know it can look bad. But every job was in order to make more money than the previous job.
Ultimately I'm trying to really find a long term career and settle down. I'd love non-profit but it usually doesn't pay enough in my area to live alone. And most of the non-profit jobs I'm finding are entry jobs that I can't live off of.
I was considering HR as well.
Any help is appreciated. I get it may be a mess, but I need to make this mess land me a job. This unemployment is going to leave me homeless at this rate.
23:44 UTC
[ 0 YoE, Authorization Representative, Help Desk 1, United States]
23:22 UTC
Do you keep a brag doc?
A "brag doc" is a living document where you track your work accomplishments, skills learned, completed projects, and positive feedback/awards.
It’s super useful for preparing your resume, interviews, performance reviews, and promotions.
Do you use one? If so, any tips to make it more effective?
23:19 UTC
How to show and what to mention in resume while making a switch from application support engineer to devops/cloud .
How to show experience. Could you please show any sample Resume.
23:05 UTC
Should I include big tech position on resume after only 5 months?
Hello!
I have been working at a big tech company for the last 5 months, but I am currently very unhappy with my role, my team and day-to-day work. And to be honest, I feel as though I am stagnated in my career and vastly underperforming. This has started to affect my mental health. I have decided that I want to start looking for new positions, both internally and externally. I understand the market is tough right now, but I figure it would be worth a shot.
Before I go out applying to new positions, would it be wise to include my 5 months at the FAANG company on my resume? Is that a red flag?
I have 4YOE total, with 3.5 at one company. My resume currently still has an internship on it, so I am considering swapping my current role with that, but I also want to be wary that recruiters may see 5 months at one company as a red flag.
What do you think is best here? Thanks!
23:04 UTC
[4 Yoe, Restaurant management, office job, United States]
22:46 UTC