The discussion revolves around the inclusion of Microsoft Word as a skill on a resume, particularly for a lab monitor position. Participants explore the relevance of various skills, including computational software and formatting techniques, in the context of job applications for recent graduates or students.
Participants express a range of views on the inclusion of Microsoft Word and the overall structure of resumes. There is no consensus on whether Microsoft Word should be included as a skill, and opinions vary on the best practices for resume formatting and content.
Some participants highlight the importance of including extracurricular activities and achievements, while others emphasize the need for clarity and organization in presenting qualifications. There is mention of the variability in what employers may prioritize in a resume.
I think an experience section would help. It should focus on what you already have done, rather than what you will do in the future.flyingpig said:Well I go to the labs daily and there are rarely (if at all) anyone that seeks help from the monitors. So that's probably why they say technical skills aren' 100% needed.
Seriously though, most of the time they just sit there doing their own stuff. That's why I am hunting this job.
So yeah I will get rid of the free part, sounds risky.
Do you guys suggest a section "experience" and write down how I will help students?
Mark44 said:I think an experience section would help. It should focus on what you already have done, rather than what you will do in the future.
I think this is one of the comments you're referring to. You aren't leaving the university, so the above isn't applicable. In your case, since you have only one year of college under your belt, I would think that high school experience would be pertinent to the position you're applying for.Astronuc said:When leaving university, one doesn't include experience before university.
flyingpig said:Also this is probably a bad idea, but would it be look down upon if you add
"will work for additional hours for free..."
Relevant Experience
I was a school librarian for two years in high school and my previous job includes cleaning up computers and shutting them down, etc. Additionally, I have helped (and still helping) students with Mathematics on forums. I am fairly competent with Maple, Mathematica, and TeX
So just say that you cleaned bookshelves and computer screens. If there is anything else you did on a regular basis, include that, but don't put "etc".flyingpig said:No I cleaned bookshelves and computer screens with a feather duster...
I don't believe they would be thinking this. IMO it would be good to include these activities, as they are in line with some of what you would be doing in the job you're applying for. They provide some evidence of your ability to work with students, so this experience seems applicable to me.flyingpig said:As for the forum part, would it be wise to include say Yahoo!...? Would they think I spent way too much time on the internet if I "have time to do math on the internet"
Looks pretty good.flyingpig said:OKay how about this? New formatting too
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.
I don't think so.flyingpig said:Mark do I need references in my resume?
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.