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Post subject: I'm sick of not having a job, are you?
Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 3:06 pm
Marine, Jet, & Coil
Joined: Tue May 27, 2008 6:48 pm Posts: 1489
(Please move this if I posted this in the wrong section)
####################################################### ****************************************************************** WARNING: Please omit contact info in your resume, I trust the community, but someone may be dickish and clever, so be careful ****************************************************************** #######################################################
In this thread we fucking go all out, post our (contact info excluded) resumes, and get advice. It doesn't have to be in the game industry, and for the hell of it, blather on about odd and ends, and interests you have that you're not sure how to mix together into a career.
Skills mix (not in resume):
Can find pretty much anything anywhere. Documents, books, info of any kind. Can make awesome sandwiches, and am a decent cook. Have a weird ability to drive people into TMI in casual conversation. People actually stop what they're doing to listen to me rant. Unconsciously remember map grids, paths, fire exits and stairwells. Ask things others don't. (If we can't trust China, why do we manufacture computers there?) I seem to attract glitches and break things way too easily.
Hobbies mix #1a Video Games (Duh) #1b Politics/Culture #2 Manga/Anime/Comics #3 Technology #4 Art/Music (Paintings, lithographs, sculpture, concerts...love museums) #5 Bullshitting (no really philosophy, but tied heavily into 1b) #6 Action Flicks #7 Getting lost and wandering
Problems: #1 Can't sit down cuz of messed up tailbone, can work standing and moving though.
Here's hoping those of us getting reamed by the job market can change that. (Also, haha, I'm getting reamed by the market and the bottom of my spine hurts...I get it. )
Rough Resume (No contact info, work in progress...also, wordpad sucks, originally a .doc)
Spoiler
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Significant coursework in History and Art History Substantial project research experience Some experience in reception, sales, and data entry. Experience repairing electronic equipment. Familiarity with academic search engines including Academic Search Primer, USMAI, and Lexis-Nexis. Intermediate knowledge in various file management software. Well versed in programs that protect computers from ads, spyware, and viruses. Familiar with Microsoft Word.
SKILLS SUMMARY
Analytical problem solving and retrieval skills honed from years of searching for primary sources. Able to learn new computer programs and technology rapidly. Able to focus under stress.
EDUCATION
B.A. in History (East Asia) September 2005 University of Maryland College Park, MD
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Independent Study June 2005 to August 2005 University of Maryland College Park, MD
INTERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant August 2004 to December 2004 CEDARS (Civic Education Data and Research Services) Project, College Park, MD Library Research Online Journal Research Archive Development
Editorial Assistant April 2007 to November 2007 Political Section for http://www.publicsquare.net · Blog and Media Research · Seeking Authors for Publication · Managing Author Deadlines
FILM EXPERIENCE
Producer July 2007 “The Frontier”-Wrong Rabbit Productions Entry in Richmond 2007 48 hour Film Project
Lighting “Nesquik Commercial” –Wrong Rabbit Productions August 2007 Entry in Nesquik’s “How Do You Shake it?” Promotion
VOLUNTEER WORK
Volunteer September 2008 to November 2008 Barack Obama for President Phone Banking Phone Bank Coordinating Data Entry Reception Selling Campaign Merchandise
_________________ Don't worry... just taking time off for health reasons.
Thanks to Darkseid, which I never thought I'd say without fear of Omega-beam death.
Post subject: Re: I'm sick of not having a job, are you?
Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 6:28 pm
Ready to get this paper, G, you with me?
Joined: Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:28 am Posts: 3987 Location: Chicagoland
I actually am currently holding three jobs right now.
I'm a construction worker in Chicago in the mornings (early mornings, like 3 am), a bar in Westmont at night, and a mom n' pop social media marketing thingie in my free time... busy busy busy All just to make up for massive amounts of student loans. 7 days a week, but it actually all balances out pretty nicely so I don't feel totally swamped.
Golly, I'm so glad I decided to get a degree (history/education) in a field thats just busting down my door with possible job opportunities /end sarcasm
Buuut, I'll post my professional resume later... a good 'ol fashioned teaching resume.
Post subject: Re: I'm sick of not having a job, are you?
Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 7:00 pm
I shaved my legs for you
Joined: Tue May 27, 2008 1:25 am Posts: 1953
Oooooh, this could be very fun. I might blacktually forego posting further in this thread in favor of a site update discussing the situation in grim detail.
Post subject: Re: I'm sick of not having a job, are you?
Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 10:11 pm
Marine, Jet, & Coil
Joined: Tue May 27, 2008 6:48 pm Posts: 1489
nomad wrote:
I'm currently employed at AT&T. I supervise the dicks you complain to about your TV and Internet.
Wait, they actually hire total dicks and you have to make sure they don't annoy each other? I'd put a gun in my mouth on day one.
Oh I wouldn't kill myself, I'd just work the shaft lewdly to see if enough of them quit so I can hire better people...wait, lemme guess, they foist them on you? Crap.
_________________ Don't worry... just taking time off for health reasons.
Thanks to Darkseid, which I never thought I'd say without fear of Omega-beam death.
Post subject: Re: I'm sick of not having a job, are you?
Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 10:55 pm
Thug Life
Joined: Wed May 28, 2008 5:53 am Posts: 3484 Location: Queendom of Falena
ViewtifulGeo wrote:
nomad wrote:
I'm currently employed at AT&T. I supervise the dicks you complain to about your TV and Internet.
Wait, they actually hire total dicks and you have to make sure they don't annoy each other? I'd put a gun in my mouth on day one.
Oh I wouldn't kill myself, I'd just work the shaft lewdly to see if enough of them quit so I can hire better people...wait, lemme guess, they foist them on you? Crap.
TBH not that bad, the on site techs are assholes. the tech support, off and on shore are nice 70% of the time.
You have the benefits, but you have to work atleast 1 holiday. But all in all the pay is good.
Post subject: Re: I'm sick of not having a job, are you?
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 5:08 am
I Have Balls of Steel.
Joined: Tue May 27, 2008 12:34 am Posts: 1891 Location: Ontario Canadork
Havokk wrote:
Motherfuck YES I have an interview tomorrow infact but I am going to dicth it because I found out it was way to gatdaym far away I applyed online:O
LOL reminds me of the time I applied for a position at EA. I got an interview with them and they asked me when I could be there. I told them like an hour and a half, kinda making it seem like I was really eager and was willing to drop anything to get there for them. They said that it wasnt possible. I inquired why and they stated that the interview was in Vancouver. I live about an hour away from Toronto. So like a 2 day drive or 5 hour flight away from Vancouver. I applied for a position in Toronto but got an interview in Vancouver. Needless to say I had to respectfully decline the interview due to the $1200 it would of cost me to go there.
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All just to make up for massive amounts of student loans. 7 days a week, but it actually all balances out pretty nicely so I don't feel totally swamped.
