Message 21046 of 22774 in Behind the Bar

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> Cheryl,
> 
> Checked out your resume site, and it's awsome.  They are upscale 
> resumes for upscale jobs.  However, there are people out there 
> searching for jobs on a lower level.  If you gave a manager a resume 
> that looks that good, they would automatically dismiss it, thinking 
> they couldn't afford you.
> 
> What about adding a free, or cheaper, resume alternative.  Just 
> something plain, simple and to the point.  Or even advice on how to 
> fill out an employment application?  If these people land a job, they 
> may eventually be ready to move up.
> 
> Just a thought.


I have found exactly the opposite.  Many managers are looking for someone that 
is creative and can place that onto paper.  I've seen many job classifieds 
looking for a resume that displays the tender's talents stating they were 
tired of a "plain" or generic format that works for an office job.

A well planned format, precisely chosen layout (considering who the target is 
to appeal to -- this case management) and clean, concise presentation is to 
the point.  FYI, while being inspired by one of Cheryl's earlier works (with 
Angel Nathan) it was far from being too "upscale" for my local dumpy pub I 
wintered until I returned to my island resort swim up pool bar!

Personally, I have more than one resume, but go figure I've done more than 
bartend.  But even with bartending, I have a couple of different ones, 
different papers, to present at differing venues. ;0)


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