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Posted: 8/29/2014 8:31:55 PM EDT
Things that could be universal for many jobs. For example I have recently done a CPR, first aid class. Microsoft excel. Microsoft word. This stuff may or may not help. But at the least it gives me some extra stuff to list to dress up my resume a bit. Got any other ideas? I don't mind spending a few bucks for a course or class if it'll make me more marketable to potential employers. Time however is an issue. I can't go to trade schools or anything like that.
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You don't, really.
Excel isn't a skill, nor is Word. Data Analysis (using Excel) is a skill. Writing RCA papers (using Words) is a skill. |
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What have you done lately? That's more important. Buzz words will get you search hits. For a hiring manager, its the worse thing. Its like searching for a word in Google and get a list of informercial sites that dont really have what you're looking for.
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You don't, really. Excel isn't a skill, nor is Word. Data Analysis (using Excel) is a skill. Writing RCA papers (using Words) is a skill. View Quote I see what your saying. Maybe "skill" isn't the proper word. But having excel could make all the difference to a certain position so it's worth listing. |
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I see what your saying. Maybe "skill" isn't the proper word. But having excel could make all the difference to a certain position so it's worth listing. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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You don't, really. Excel isn't a skill, nor is Word. Data Analysis (using Excel) is a skill. Writing RCA papers (using Words) is a skill. I see what your saying. Maybe "skill" isn't the proper word. But having excel could make all the difference to a certain position so it's worth listing. List under Areas of Expertise then.... Software are just tools. You use them to accomplish things. Talk more about the things, less about the tools. If you're applying for a blue collar job they'll think you're too fancy for the job. If you're applying for a white collar job they'll wonder why you bothered to list it. It's assumed you know it. If you're apply for a civil service job, tell them you know how to use a keyboard. Have to start small with those employers. |
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I see what your saying. Maybe "skill" isn't the proper word. But having excel could make all the difference to a certain position so it's worth listing. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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You don't, really. Excel isn't a skill, nor is Word. Data Analysis (using Excel) is a skill. Writing RCA papers (using Words) is a skill. I see what your saying. Maybe "skill" isn't the proper word. But having excel could make all the difference to a certain position so it's worth listing. Knowing the difference between "your" and "you're" is helpful too. |
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Knowing the difference between "your" and "you're" is helpful too. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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You don't, really. Excel isn't a skill, nor is Word. Data Analysis (using Excel) is a skill. Writing RCA papers (using Words) is a skill. I see what your saying. Maybe "skill" isn't the proper word. But having excel could make all the difference to a certain position so it's worth listing. Knowing the difference between "your" and "you're" is helpful too. Yep. |
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OSHA training? An aquintance of mine did this specifically to pad his resume, which led to a management job. And he's an idiot.
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The most useful things really depend on what type of job you're targeting. Unfortunately while general knowledge about things like first aid might make you a more useful person, and is certainly worthwhile, it won't usually factor into the hiring process unless that is an aspect of the job you are applying for.
You need to at least try to narrow it down to a general industry or career path first. Management, skilled trade, technical support / IT, etc... I usually tell people wanting to learn something to improve their hire-ability to look at the skills requirements for the types of jobs they want that are advertised in their area. This tells you what people are looking for, and a lot of time having at least a passing knowledge of a given skill set will make the difference in getting through the door for an interview or not. |
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View Quote Over rated. now throwing stars??? That's fucking money in the bank! |
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nunchuku skills, bow hunting skills, computer hacking skills?
Ironically one of the most useful classes I took in college was an Excel class. |
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Quoted: You don't, really. Excel isn't a skill, nor is Word. Data Analysis (using Excel) is a skill. Writing RCA papers (using Words) is a skill. View Quote this. stuff like this can be part of your basic competencies, but to list things like these as "skills" is . imagine if someone took you seriously when you list excel as a skill. how would you answer an interviewer who asks "can you give me some examples of the kinds of things you do with excel?" or says "here's a multivariate data set. see what you can do with it--you have one hour"? can you write scripts/macros? how good are you with pivot tables? what about plug-ins? you get the idea OP. |
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Have you ever tossed a midget? I've always wanted to hire a midget tosser.
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I was once told that I got the interview only because of a minor one hour long class which I had included on my paperwork.
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Quoted: OSHA training? An aquintance of mine did this specifically to pad his resume, which led to a management job. And he's an idiot. View Quote I have a bunch of OSHA courses and I don't even list it. I do list my TWIC card just because it saves time and everyone in my industry needs it nowdays. |
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Things that could be universal for many jobs. For example I have recently done a CPR, first aid class. Microsoft excel. Microsoft word. This stuff may or may not help. But at the least it gives me some extra stuff to list to dress up my resume a bit. Got any other ideas? I don't mind spending a few bucks for a course or class if it'll make me more marketable to potential employers. Time however is an issue. I can't go to trade schools or anything like that. View Quote If you have a skill that is relevant to the job, list it. If it is not relevant, don't list it. * Highly sought after tier 1 tactical as fuck operator who can kill enemy at 3500 yds with one fart * Can make excellent tangerine smoothie |
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Just claim to be a Native american https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSyEQyBtv8_usTWA5hshQx6qRuumySd4PU7w8JMIs5DMxoS4vfU View Quote What is her story? |
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Just claim to be a Native american https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSyEQyBtv8_usTWA5hshQx6qRuumySd4PU7w8JMIs5DMxoS4vfU What is her story? Fiction. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Just claim to be a Native american https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSyEQyBtv8_usTWA5hshQx6qRuumySd4PU7w8JMIs5DMxoS4vfU What is her story? Faux-cahontas? You haven't heard of Elisabeth Warren? |
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If you have any data analysis experience or are applying for a white collar job, SAS has an online free program for their basic course, it used to cost maybe 2k? It is a statistical software package. Basic online class wouldn't prepare you for much, but if you know the basics it lets people know you can be taught. I've also seen six sigma green belt courses free in the DFW area, may be in other metro areas as well.
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If you have any data analysis experience or are applying for a white collar job, SAS has an online free program for their basic course, it used to cost maybe 2k? It is a statistical software package. Basic online class wouldn't prepare you for much, but if you know the basics it lets people know you can be taught. I've also seen six sigma green belt courses free in the DFW area, may be in other metro areas as well. View Quote The free SAS basic course is intended for people who want to learn how to write statistical programs. Slightly more difficult than the point/click interface. But that would definitely help out someone's resume. |
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Depends on what kind of job you are looking for.
When sifting through laborer resumes, we found "I like to shovel" and we stopped right there and short listed him. |
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Faux-cahontas? You haven't heard of Elisabeth Warren? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Just claim to be a Native american https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSyEQyBtv8_usTWA5hshQx6qRuumySd4PU7w8JMIs5DMxoS4vfU What is her story? Faux-cahontas? You haven't heard of Elisabeth Warren? Also known as Lieawatha! |
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Get lean six sigma certified. It is easy as fuck most community colleges or adult learning centers have the training available and for whatever reason most employers eat that shit up. I am a black belt ( stupid fucking term ) and I have had people begging me to work for them because I have the training.
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Quoted: Get lean six sigma certified. It is easy as fuck most community colleges or adult learning centers have the training available and for whatever reason most employers eat that shit up. I am a black belt ( stupid fucking term ) and I have had people begging me to work for them because I have the training. View Quote |
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While that may be true the 2 most useless fucks I have ever worked with were six sigma black belts. They cost the company an unbelievable amount of money! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Get lean six sigma certified. It is easy as fuck most community colleges or adult learning centers have the training available and for whatever reason most employers eat that shit up. I am a black belt ( stupid fucking term ) and I have had people begging me to work for them because I have the training. Hey now I didn't say the training was valuable or anything because it is a giant waste of time and a stupid ass concept over all but employers LOVE IT and it is stupid easy to get. |
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"Encyclopedic knowledge of the theory and application of the lightsaber in close quarter combat."
" Cognizant and versed in obscure tribal customs as practiced by indigenous peoples of South America" "Author and lecturer on the subject: Paradigms of the New World Order and It's Possible Tax Implications" |
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That stuff is fluff. A resume should be brief and factual. Too much fluff = toss it and pick up another resume that gets to the point.
So much of getting a job is who you know, anyway. |
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Am I really the first one to say just lie? It's a resume, they expect you to lie, if you only list the truth you're already starting at a disadvantage (against an equally skilled candidate)
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Quoted: I have never lied on a resume because I have actual accomplishments. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Am I really the first one to say just lie? It's a resume, they expect you to lie, if you only list the truth you're already starting at a disadvantage (against an equally skilled candidate) I have never lied on a resume because I have actual accomplishments. That said, it's all about phrasing. I've competitively promoted employees internally on a number of occasions, and routinely see workplace rockstars who have done impressive stuff, but do a poor job of capturing it on their resumes. |
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