On 8/17/07, Nicholas Leippe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I highly recommend purchasing a copy of the book "What color is your > parachute". It begins with a very good discussion of the futility of > resumes, but does also continue that because they are still used, and you > must, each resume should be tailored specifically for each opening to which > you are applying.
Bingo. I totally agree with this approach. I always try to do a little research into the company I'm applying at. If possible, I like to read the online job description to better learn what I should emphasize in the resume I craft for that potential employer. Say I wanted to apply to work for Google in NY. Here is the job description: http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=37462 I would go heavy on showcasing the Java, JSP/Servlet, Linux/Unix, MySQL, JavaScript, SOAP, ORM, XML, C++, and agile development experience I have. I wouldn't list my Java desktop experience -- they don't care. I wouldn't list my VB, MFC, Windows experience -- again, they don't care. The job description is short, so I will keep my resume short. Now, say I wanted to work for Trice Systems, LLC in NJ. Here is that job description: http://seeker.dice.com/jobsearch/servlet/JobSearch?op=302&dockey=xml/4/b/[EMAIL PROTECTED] I would go heavy on showcasing the Java, Swing, desktop, Windows, Mac, PHP, networking experience. No JSP or app server stuff -- these guys don't care. I may list my VB, MFC, Windows client development experience -- it may be interesting to them. Anyway. This is how I go about resume crafting. I hope someone finds it helpful. -Bryan /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */
