Guest hardyz1 Report post Posted February 24, 2003 I've got to get my resume ready and sent out so I can set up my internship this summer. However, I have no work experience in field I'm going into (network admin.). What should I put that would make me look good? Classes taken? Personal experience? Also, I plan to e-mail my resume. Should I make it a Word attachment? I don't think a plain text e-mail would work well. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest swan Report post Posted February 25, 2003 In terms of what you should list, I'm not sure. Do a search on google for resume related sites. There is some good info out there. I have been told as a rule of thumb do send it as a word doc unless otherwise noted, but make sure to save it back a couple versions so that the formating doesn't get screwed up. I have also had better luck with also sending a resume and follow up letter by snail mail. Some places get overwhelmed by e-mailed resumes and delete some of the excess. Be sure to put a basic cover letter as the body of your e-mail. And be sure to send along a thank you within two days of any interview. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hardyz1 Report post Posted February 25, 2003 Hey, thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kkktookmybabyaway Report post Posted February 26, 2003 I second Swan's advice. Since you're applying for an internship, I'd put down any jobs you've worked for a long time at and note any achievements. Example, I used my theater experience -- 18 months there and employee of the month 3 different times (I also had 3 complaints thrown at me, but what someone doesn't know...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hardyz1 Report post Posted February 27, 2003 Well, I've worked at my current place for 5 1/2 years, but I really had no choice. It's my mom's store. They don't really have to know that, though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kkktookmybabyaway Report post Posted February 27, 2003 No need telling telling them that -- although you putting her down as a reference may be a bit obvious. Perhaps using her maiden name when jotting down her down as a reference?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest crandamaniac Report post Posted February 28, 2003 No need telling telling them that -- although you putting her down as a reference may be a bit obvious. Perhaps using her maiden name when jotting down her down as a reference?... Most places frown on putting relatives as a reference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DrTom Report post Posted February 28, 2003 If you don't have experience in the field, especially a field like network administration, then you're honestly going to have a hard time getting someone to take you seriously. I hope your internship is a long one in that respect. If you've taken courses or something like that, it never hurts to list them. As for format, mine is saved as both a Word doc and as an RTF file. Almost anyone who asks you to email a resume will want in in Word format, but if they don't, then RTF should suffice nicely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kkktookmybabyaway Report post Posted February 28, 2003 "Most places frown on putting relatives as a reference." That's why I said use her maiden name... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest swan Report post Posted February 28, 2003 "Most places frown on putting relatives as a reference." That's why I said use her maiden name... Don't bother includeing refrences on your resume. The last line on mine says: References available upon request. If the time comes and they do request them, do not list relatives or lie about who they are. They find out you lied you can kiss that internship good bye. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kkktookmybabyaway Report post Posted February 28, 2003 They won't find out. And for the record I don't even bother with the "references available upon request" line anymore. I just bring a list with me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest swan Report post Posted February 28, 2003 They won't find out. And for the record I don't even bother with the "references available upon request" line anymore. I just bring a list with me... LOL, want to bet? My wife is a HR Coordinator and has found out people that have lied about work experience, arrest records, and yes references. And I'm not sure what you mean by you take a list with you, but if you do get an interview, be sure to take a copy of your resume and a list of refremnces. You never know when a possible employer will misplace your resume or take you up on that offer for refrences. I usually have three. I use a former college professor, former work manager, and usually a friends parent that holds an important position for whom they work for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kkktookmybabyaway Report post Posted March 3, 2003 "LOL, want to bet? My wife is a HR Coordinator and has found out people that have lied about work experience, arrest records, and yes references." Then your wife is the exception to the rule, because in my experiences those people don't know their head from their @ss. "And I'm not sure what you mean by you take a list with you, but if you do get an interview, be sure to take a copy of your resume and a list of refremnces." That's what I meant. "You never know when a possible employer will misplace your resume or take you up on that offer for refrences. I usually have three. I use a former college professor, former work manager, and usually a friends parent that holds an important position for whom they work for." I have around 5 references. Not like they have done me any good... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NoCalMike Report post Posted March 3, 2003 On my resume I end it with "references available upon request" also. I list my mom as one of them, only because she owns her own business and she can sugarcoat the description of what i really did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
