Would you hire me? If so, what for?

[returningliberty]

Hey guys, first off, this is Not a "looking for work" thread, I'm just looking for some responses from employers on if they would "hypothetically" hire me if I walked into their company and handed them a resume.
Reasoning: I'll be graduating next may and want to be positioned in a way that I'm most marketable for when I start my "real job" search.

Ok, I'll skip the actual resume part but Basically my qualifications etc will be:

Graduated SELU with a BS in Supply Chain Management (not sure on GPA yet obviously, but in the 3.0 range)
Prior service Army, 19D E3
Well traveled in other cultures (27 countries on 6 continents, lived in 15 or so for more than a month)
Experienced in OMIS
Logged 12,000 offshore nmi including an Atlantic crossing as crew on a 68' cutter rig sailing yacht
Accomplished race helmsman, navigator, and captain on J24's and Sabre 36's including attending J-World
Obviously I'm also a CCW instructor
Army team building instructor (a 2 week class, not a big deal but it looks pretty)

Work history is a little spotty, I haven't worked much in college but I'd include that stuff too. Effectively instructor, waiter, bar tender, security guard, army, yacht repairman.

So, hypothetical employers / HR people, would you take that guy? What would you prefer to see / not see? What certifications or classes would you be looking for that I don't currently posses? If you Would hire me, for what position and what would my duties be?

 

[Emperor]

I would give you a look for you being ex-military first off.

Secondly, I have absolutely no idea what some of those acronyms or abbreviations stand for. They would mean nothing to me. You may want to expand on them if they are important.

Next, what would I care that you raced boats unless that is in your hobbies section or you are applying to be a captain?!? Same with CCW instructor; and this could work against you if the HR director or boss was a gun hating douche.

Also, do not use one of those pre-form looking resumee's. They are a dead give-away that you don't have any letter writing skills. And what ever you do don't mispell.

 

[returningliberty]

I would give you a look for you being ex-military first off.

Secondly, I have absolutely no idea what some of those acronyms or abbreviations stand for. They would mean nothing to me. You may want to expand on them if they are important.

Next, what would I care that you raced boats unless that is in your hobbies section or you are applying to be a captain?!? Same with CCW instructor; and this could work against you if the HR director or boss was a gun hating douche.

Also, do not use one of those pre-form looking resumee's. They are a dead give-away that you don't have any letter writing skills. And what ever you do don't mispell.

I'll list the boating stuff in my applications to yacht builders and overseas shipping companies just as a way to say "hey I know how these machines work and I'm experienced in this field". Same for the CCW thing, I'll list it in my apps to Remington, smith etc.
As for the acronyms, sorry, here:
BS: Bachelor of Science
OMIS: Operations Management Informations Systems. Supply chain stuff like logistics, decision support systems etc.
The boating acronyms don't really matter
19D is cavalry scout. A combat arms specialty.
As for resume builders, I've got a staff person at my college that helps instead of a preformatted program.

 

[Emperor]

I'll list the boating stuff in my applications to yacht builders and overseas shipping companies just as a way to say "hey I know how these machines work and I'm experienced in this field". Same for the CCW thing, I'll list it in my apps to Remington, smith etc.
As for the acronyms, sorry, here:
BS: Bachelor of Science
OMIS: Operations Management Informations Systems. Supply chain stuff like logistics, decision support systems etc.
The boating acronyms don't really matter
19D is cavalry scout. A combat arms specialty.
As for resume builders, I've got a staff person at my college that helps instead of a preformatted program.

Allrighty then! You can start cutting fish for me tomorrow!

 

[jdessell]

Honestly, in this economy you may want to take what pays the bills. Long term, do something you actually enjoy doing. Even if it means taking a cut in pay. This is advice I didn't heed when I was younger and have regretted it since.

 

[Hitman]

Allrighty then! You can start cutting fish for me tomorrow!

 

[Quickdraw22]

You have to find a job that needs those skills. Check out shipyards and marinas...

 

[returningliberty]

Allrighty then! You can start cutting fish for me tomorrow!

lol... It may come to that though. I'm not above it.

Honestly, in this economy you may want to take what pays the bills. Long term, do something you actually enjoy doing. Even if it means taking a cut in pay. This is advice I didn't heed when I was younger and have regretted it since.

I'm not too worried about getting Any job, I'm taking the shotgun approach and applying pretty much everywhere, so I think i'll have job(x) that makes me money covered in case I cant find the one I want.

You have to find a job that needs those skills. Check out shipyards and marinas...

Shipyards, yes. But more likely shipping companies like FedEx and UPS. that is my degree field lol. I'm more focused on Big Oil like Schlumberger, Marathon, Exxon etc though. Bigger companies, more room for more recruitement and they are doing really well.

 

[Mjolnir]

Your resume should probably be a "Functional Resume": essentially, this is what I'm capable of doing and here are some examples of successes in those areas (be specific: $ saved, time saved, etc.)

Drop the hobbies. Not needed.

No mention of firearms unless that is what u wish to do.

PM me your email address and I can send you an example.

 

[john17427]

Play up the BS in OMIS. Play up the military experience and any awards while in service. Find organizations you want to work for and send it by mail with a cover letter to the head of IT, project management, business intelligence group, or similar (if that's the kind of job you're looking for), or even better, their deputy who probably has the responsibility to actually fill positions. I get 400 emails a day, but I open all my snail mail because only junk mail and important stuff come from the postman, and you can tell them apart pretty readily (it's not bulk rate postage and it has my actual name on it). It doesn't matter if they have a position or not. If the company is worthy and the people there are good, they'll pass your resume around to people in and outside their organization where there might be a need. I don't like to see hobbies on a resume unless they're pertinent to relevant experience. Mostly I only look at education, the school they got it from, and their experience/accomplishments to see if I think someone is worth meeting with or forwarding the resume to a colleague. Just my 2c.

 

[Blackhawk]

Most resumes receive only a short review. Acronyms are a real killer, so spell out what they mean, or explain what it is/does. Factual accomplishments are a plus, for example "Directly supervised seven employees", "Responsible for an inventory valued at $3 million", "Managed a fleet of 17 vehicles".

I currently have a job opening advertised http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?83907-Job-Opening-in-Slidell-40k and would consider you strictly based on your military experience. You could expand on your military training and experiences a little.

On a previous resume I've used, the last line was "Certifications, Part-time, and Hobbies" where I listed (among others) "Red Cross First Aid Instructor, Federal Firearms License Holder, HAZMAT/EPA Certifications, Swimming Instructor, Bicycling, Photography, Tinkering". The one word "Tinkering" got me a job interview and ultimately a job as an industrial plant maintenance supervisor.

A friend listed a hobbies of bird-watching and trapping, and that led to a job as a wildlife agent. You just never know what will hit on a resume.

Good plan to taylor your resumes to the organization you are applying to.

There are some other key phrases that catch my notice: "possess a valid US Passport", "Secret Security Clearance (if you've ever had one, or qualify for one)", proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel".

 

[2011Corvette]

I agree that you should spell out what all the abbreviations stand for.
A good resume will get you in the door. Then you have to sale yourself to the employer.

 

[Peacemaker]

Allrighty then! You can start cutting fish for me tomorrow!

That's funny...

 

[JWG223]

Your resume should probably be a "Functional Resume": essentially, this is what I'm capable of doing and here are some examples of successes in those areas (be specific: $ saved, time saved, etc.)

Drop the hobbies. Not needed.

No mention of firearms unless that is what u wish to do.

PM me your email address and I can send you an example.

+1, if you have "spotty work history", your resume should struggle to fill 3/4 of a page even with ample spacing.
Limit differences in font to preferably no more than two.

I cannot think of ANY RESUME that should span more than 1 page. People with enough accomplishments to honestly warrant 2 or more pages do not require a them to land the job. If you have a resume of more than 1 page, or wonky looking font, or whatnot, it's just going in the shredder automatically. Especially someone as young as you, having more than 1 page.

Do not use acronyms unless they are common jargon in the field you are applying to work in (for example, I can use ACLS Certified because Advanced Care Life Support is commonly abbreviated in the medical profession). Even so, be careful.

Do not call yourself an "accomplished" anything. LIST your accomplishments very specifically.

Example: "Accomplished scholar" would be...."Graduated Valedictorian", or something. "Accomplished" is just your opinion. Give the employer only the facts on a resume.

Never ever ever pad a resume/lie on a resume.
Make your facebook and other social apps "private" during your application process and just after hiring, if not permanently.
Stay away from any and all public forums that it is likely that your prospective employer would recognize you on--this includes dating sites, forums in that field, the questionable porn you post on 4Chan, etc.

This is just what I remember from the management class I took my last semester of college. I am sure I missed quite a few good pointers.

Like a lot of people have mentioned, make use of your military background. Even if the job has NOTHING to do with what you did in the military, if you have a successful career story to tell, tell it. It shows you are a team player, know how to direct others and accept direction, and can get along in stressful situations. That is more important than any degree.

 

[Edmond]

College degree? OCS?

 

[Jester]

Hey guys, first off, this is Not a "looking for work" thread, I'm just looking for some responses from employers on if they would "hypothetically" hire me if I walked into their company and handed them a resume.
Reasoning: I'll be graduating next may and want to be positioned in a way that I'm most marketable for when I start my "real job" search.

Ok, I'll skip the actual resume part but Basically my qualifications etc will be:

Graduated SELU with a BS in Supply Chain Management (not sure on GPA yet obviously, but in the 3.0 range)
Prior service Army, 19D E3
Well traveled in other cultures (27 countries on 6 continents, lived in 15 or so for more than a month)
Experienced in OMIS
Logged 12,000 offshore nmi including an Atlantic crossing as crew on a 68' cutter rig sailing yacht
Accomplished race helmsman, navigator, and captain on J24's and Sabre 36's including attending J-World
Obviously I'm also a CCW instructor
Army team building instructor (a 2 week class, not a big deal but it looks pretty)

Work history is a little spotty, I haven't worked much in college but I'd include that stuff too. Effectively instructor, waiter, bar tender, security guard, army, yacht repairman.

So, hypothetical employers / HR people, would you take that guy? What would you prefer to see / not see? What certifications or classes would you be looking for that I don't currently posses? If you Would hire me, for what position and what would my duties be?

SE has a good placement office, and the department head of SCM has been active in getting (or trying to get) his students hired.
Might talk to the them and see if you can participate in the upcoming carreer fair.
I'm out of town for a week, but if you want to shoot me a resume I can look at it for you.

 

[Cat]

Hey guys, first off, this is Not a "looking for work" thread, I'm just looking for some responses from employers on if they would "hypothetically" hire me if I walked into their company and handed them a resume.
Reasoning: I'll be graduating next may and want to be positioned in a way that I'm most marketable for when I start my "real job" search.

Ok, I'll skip the actual resume part but Basically my qualifications etc will be:

Graduated SELU with a BS in Supply Chain Management (not sure on GPA yet obviously, but in the 3.0 range)
Prior service Army, 19D E3
Well traveled in other cultures (27 countries on 6 continents, lived in 15 or so for more than a month)
Experienced in OMIS
Logged 12,000 offshore nmi including an Atlantic crossing as crew on a 68' cutter rig sailing yacht
Accomplished race helmsman, navigator, and captain on J24's and Sabre 36's including attending J-World
Obviously I'm also a CCW instructor
Army team building instructor (a 2 week class, not a big deal but it looks pretty)

Work history is a little spotty, I haven't worked much in college but I'd include that stuff too. Effectively instructor, waiter, bar tender, security guard, army, yacht repairman.

So, hypothetical employers / HR people, would you take that guy? What would you prefer to see / not see? What certifications or classes would you be looking for that I don't currently posses? If you Would hire me, for what position and what would my duties be?

Can you speak Spanish or English? Add that. It does help. We've had clients and it was a wreck trying to interpret even if it's not your pay grade,having someone in office able to translate... Nice.

 

[returningliberty]

SE has a good placement office, and the department head of SCM has been active in getting (or trying to get) his students hired.
Might talk to the them and see if you can participate in the upcoming carreer fair.
I'm out of town for a week, but if you want to shoot me a resume I can look at it for you.

Ya the job fairs and Dr. Cope are huge advantages, I agree. I do participate, but I wanted other, real life people's opinions too. Since I've gotten so much feedback I'm going to update my resume as it will be when I'm finished and ask a few BS members to check it out and tell me what they think.

 

[returningliberty]

Can you speak Spanish or English? Add that. It does help. We've had clients and it was a wreck trying to interpret even if it's not your pay grade,having someone in office able to translate... Nice.

When I lived in Venezuela I spoke pretty good spanish. Not fluent but enough to run around on my own and hang out with friends. I've since lost my vocabulary. Its certainly not something I'd list as an asset since Im not fluent or even very good anymore. and Mexican spanish is difficult for me to understand lol.

 

[3fifty7]

Can you drive a tractor trailer?