Job Skills Should I Include Microsoft Word in My Resume Skills?

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Building a resume for a lab monitor position should focus on relevant skills like Mathematica and Maple, while avoiding trivial skills like Microsoft Word, which may be seen as unnecessary. Highlighting specific achievements related to technical skills can enhance the resume's impact. It's important to tailor the resume to the job description, emphasizing both technical abilities and desirable personality traits, such as patience and communication skills. Formatting should be clean and organized, ideally fitting on one or two pages, with the most relevant information prioritized. Overall, a well-structured resume that showcases both qualifications and personal attributes will improve chances of securing the position.
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Mark44 said:
How about adding a section on academic qualifications? You could list any classes you've taken that might be pertinent to the job you're applying for.

If I don't list any computer courses, I stand no chance. Would adding math courses only help? They aren't relevant (I spelled it right this time). I am taking a proof, analysis,
 
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Mark do I need references in my resume?
 
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flyingpig said:
Mark do I need references in my resume?
I don't think so.
 
  • #54
Do you think it's good enough?! I am so nervous lol
 
  • #55
DrummingAtom said:
Hey flyingpig, I just saw your resume on the other thread and I would change it up a lot differently.

Please don't take this the wrong way but your resume sounds like your old job was you vs. the equipment. Moved chairs, cleaned computers, etc. Surely, working in a library you had to communicate with someone, sometime. That's the skill that I would emphasize like crazy from that job. To me, that's the professional aspect of that job.

In that old position did you: Ever have to write emails? Help someone find books? Write up a schedule for events?

I would jog your memory of anything that has to do with communication from your old job and make it sound like you're just going to transfer your skills into this new position.

Yes I have helped others find books and checked out books, but isn't that too trivial for a librarian?

I would really appreciate it if I get responses ASAP today because I am planning to hand it in today.
 
  • #56
If any fresher is applying for any post then it is expected that he/she has the overview about the technology for which the post. So,it is recommended to emphasize on your academic activities in your resume like projects that you have done,seminars attended by the applicant etc.
 
  • #57
I wonder if the OP got the job or not...
 

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