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El Gallo · Joined: 05 Feb 2007 Posts: 318

PS: Although my resume fits on two pages in the traditional format, I put it in an engargolado with copies of all my diplomas, certificates and workshop/seminar completion certificates. This has been very effective for me especially with obtaining new private professional students.

MO39 · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 1:02 am Post subject:

FuzzX · Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Posts: 122

I design graphical resumes, that really stick out... email me for details

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sunrader · Joined: 12 Dec 2005 Posts: 101

Does anyone have an opinion about when it's appropriate to send either an English or a Spanish resume? I've known of Mexican language school owners who were insulted if an English speaking applicant sent a Spanish resume, as if they were assuming the Mexicans wouldn't understand English.

Then, again, I've been in a situation where an American institution sent a letter of introduction for me in English and, when I arrived, the first thing they did was ask me to translate this incomprehensible letter they'd received! It did seem a tad insensitive. Confused

MO39 · Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:54 am Post subject:

sunrader · Joined: 12 Dec 2005 Posts: 101

MO39 · Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 5:08 am Post subject:

I'm guessing that the place you were going to volunteer at was not a language school. In that case, yes, it was insensitive of whichever American institution sent you to them to not have had the letter translated into Spanish. It must have been good language practice for you, though Very Happy

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SULLIVAN08 · Joined: 06 Jul 2008 Posts: 10 Location: UK

Its interesting as over here in the UK i have picked many people for interviews for big international companies, such as GAP etc.
I do agree with most of what you all say like gregd75
what made me laugh is about 4 months back i was going through around 60 CV'S and four of them were in bright pink paper, over here putting it on colour paper is a no no. Laughing

One paper was bright yellow and even had perfume on it, im not joking here! Shocked

I had eight which were, lets just say had not very nice stains on. Presentation is another key point in a CV
Interest and hobbies is another one, some people say i like reading and socializing, give us a bit more information sell yourself.
The most important one is WATCH your spelling...... Very Happy

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El Gallo · Joined: 05 Feb 2007 Posts: 318

Having gone through stacks and stack of monotonous resumes in my past life, I can say a resume that stands out grabbed my attention.

I found it effective to do my resume in PowerPoint. Of course the information was complete and well organized and the grammar and spelling were perfect, but I was told my resume was selected for my six figure job because I used very small clip art icons of the communication and computer technology I was experienced in. It made the HR department notice mine among the thousands of boring resumes they reviewed for the position.

Maybe a graphically designed resume is not a bad idea if you want to stand out among many other applicants.

john_n_carolina · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 700 Location: n. carolina

....i use www.visualcv.com

it's an easy format, with the ability to peg video links onto the resume (if you wish). i've gotten a lot of positive comments from professionals in my area in the last 6 months or so, with this site.

(p.s. i'm not in any way associated with the program or a shareholder...)