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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, June 30, 2006 - 10:23 am
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, June 30, 2006 - 10:26 am
Here's my resume. Now please do remember that until last year, I hadn't worked outside the home or for pay (except for catering jobs) since 1986!! So be kind! LOL
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Friday, June 30, 2006 - 10:38 am
Texannie, I'm taking a look at your information now. Be back when I am done making edits. If you prefer me to email my finals, let me know.
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Merrysea
Member
08-13-2004
| Friday, June 30, 2006 - 10:40 am
Texannie, the only changes I would suggest would be to remove the word "homemaker" (freelance is sufficient) and instead of "self" under employer, maybe "various" since you did volunteer work for several different organizations. Looks good!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, June 30, 2006 - 11:21 am
Merrysea, that's funny, I had added homemaker at the last minute! great suggestions HP, either way. I can't wait to see your suggestions.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Friday, June 30, 2006 - 1:38 pm
Texannie, I edited your resume first, because I had to know your skills before I could tackle the cover letter. So here it is: I used this setup because I wanted to highlight your skills rather than your jobs. It gives you the opportunity to flesh things out in a discussion, yet also lists details below each job listing (company names should be specific, btw) for the interviewer's convenience. You should also prepare a separate sheet of references. Now going to work on that cover letter.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, June 30, 2006 - 2:08 pm
WOW! Herk, that is fantastic!!!!! Thank you so very much!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Friday, June 30, 2006 - 2:21 pm
Okay, here's the cover letter:
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, June 30, 2006 - 2:31 pm
OMG! you are a freakin' genius and here I am trying to sell myself PR wise! I think there are some skill I better dust off!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Friday, June 30, 2006 - 2:31 pm

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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Friday, June 30, 2006 - 2:55 pm
Caught some little glitches (inconsistent type size and font; punctuation correction) in the resume. Here's a clean copy:
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, June 30, 2006 - 3:05 pm
Herc, there seems to be a difference in tense in the work history section. The first two job descriptions are past tense but the middle seems to go between present and past. Which should I use?
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Friday, June 30, 2006 - 3:14 pm
Well, I know I did that in the SKILLS section. Didn't realize I did it in the work section. In the work section, change everything to past tense in that one section. In the SKILLS section, I wasn't sure what to do cuz you are currently working and using those skills. But you're right. Even in that section, change everything to present tense OR everything to past tense. (I tried one way, then the other, and then switched to both out of frustration.) My husband uses present tense in his resume. I use past tense in mine. So you decide! Are you okay in fixing those areas yourself?
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Friday, June 30, 2006 - 3:19 pm
I will take a stab at it. Just looked at it again. It is confusing to me about what the appropriate thing to do is, since there are ongoing things and things you did in the past.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, June 30, 2006 - 3:22 pm
LOL. Maybe skills are present, work is past? I haven't had any problems editing it all. Thanks so much for all your help.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Friday, June 30, 2006 - 3:23 pm
Oh good! You are welcome!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 3:43 am
I thought about it and decided that my present job description should be present tense and the other too be past tense. I changed it to be consistantly that in those sections. Another thought, should I include something about being a team player, follow supervision/directions, able to work with people of all ages?
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 4:35 am
something like...able to work independently or within a team
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Fabnsab
Member
08-07-2000
| Monday, July 10, 2006 - 12:23 am
Hi all, my hubby recently passed his bar exam(yeah!) and is ready to go look for his first law job. He tried his hand at making his own resume and now he is finally giving in to my pleas and seeking a professional to do it(Thank you, Lord!). Does anyone know the best way to go about finding a reputable resume writer who has experience with attorney resumes? He needs someone who knows what the firms will be looking to read, someone who can make his meager experience look vast. I don't want to end up spending a boatload on something that is as amateur-ish as we could have done. TIA!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, July 10, 2006 - 1:10 am
Does the law school he attended have a career counselor? Does he have a mentor? Has he done any internships? Could he ask someone there for help? Congrats to him on passing the bar!!
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Fabnsab
Member
08-07-2000
| Monday, July 10, 2006 - 1:19 am
Ty, Texannie. They do have an office but they have been no use, unfortunately. They just basically give him lists of jobs. Their resume writing isn't the best, imo. Maybe I'm too picky...lol He didn't have the luxury of any internships because he had to work the whole time. He worked 6pm-6am then went to school from 8am till noon every day. I wish we could put that on the flipping resume! My wonderful hubby worked himself to the bone! He didn't have time for networking of any sort so now he finds himself a fish out of water. There is a Bar Assoc. job fair in two weeks and he needs to get this done.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Monday, July 10, 2006 - 3:23 am
Fab, that is fabulous! You are going to have a wonderfully interesting life with your man! I simply typed in 'resumes writing for lawyers' in Google and came up with 10 pages of choices. I guess I would go that route, since I think you are right, better to go with a company with that particular expertise. Here are 4 links to sites I found: Resume Writing for Lawyers Resumes for Attorneys.com Attorney Resume Robert Half Legal
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Fabnsab
Member
08-07-2000
| Monday, July 10, 2006 - 11:27 pm
TY, herckle! i found one of those but the others were new to me. i guess he just has to pick one now. the attorneyresume.com samples were horrible! They actually used abbreviations in one...lol
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 1:06 am
Well, spoke to the head of HR yesterday. She said that there weren't any openings in administration, but the spot she was thinking for me should be become available sometime, but not sure when because the person leaving had an open ended resignation. She is moving, but has to sell a house first. She is keeping my resume on file. I have no idea what in the world the position is! LOL She didn't seem overly positive or negative, I could have caught her at a bad time. So, the door isn't closed or open...it's slightly ajar! I called and thanked my advocate for taking my resume to her and he mentioned that someone else spoke on my behalf too. I would like to send a follow up letter, but am not sure exactly what to say. Oh..Herc dear......... 
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 1:20 am
Hmmm, Annie. Did you speak on the phone or in person? I am assuming it was a phonecall. Who initiated the call? Was it a courtesy call to thank you for submitting your application? Since you already thanked your friend, I think a short note to the head of HR would be in order--thanking her for taking the time to review your information and for keeping you in mind as a candidate for a future position. IMO, a nice handwritten note would be perfect for this situation. Choose business-like note paper (the kind that is folded in half like a small card). I always bought Crane's for this situation--cream with a skinny blue or green border. I loved it cuz it limited how much I had to say! Heh. Get it in there right away, through the mail. Use her proper title on the envelope. I will come up with something tomorrow for you, but do use your instincts when reviewing and editing my draft. I thought you used excellent sense with the last drafts!
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