The supplier I represent has been holding a large amount of commission money due me and let's just say the writing on the wall isn't promising. I have an opportunity for an opening a friend gave me a heads up on, but he's asked for a resume. Not having one ready, I'd obviously like any tips or pointers as to how to structure it, what to and what not to include etc. I doubt my 3 years of pre-vet medicince at U-Mass will matter, as I never graduated, so this will be geared towards my 25+ years of HVAC sales and 10+ years of running my own company; along with my typing, word, excel and computer skills. Any sites that anyone can refer me to that I can plug in stuff or that offer templates would be helpful. Ironic, 25 years in the business and I never had to even hire a lawyer and I might have to go after the company I've faithfully rep'd for 17 years. I'm going to need to look soon for a good but affordable corp. or contract law attourney, so any referrals would be welcome.

you can find hundreds of samples by "searching" on the net.
I had one years back that was simple, yet eye catching.
That's the key, to get the attention of the reader you submit the resume to for review.All you want it to do is get you in the door for an interview.You don't want to get into much detail about any heroics on various jobs.
here's a little hint on a set-up:


...........(centered)...Resume and Personal Profile..........................


Your Name
Address
Phone
E-mail
Fax

Employment Objective and Career Goal:(here you want to generally cater these to th job you're ap[plying for.If it were in bait sales for instance:
I am looking for a career position in the fisheries industry that challenges my ability to develop and expand existing markets drawing on my experience,knowledge and energy to accomplish corporate and personal goals.

Educational background..(include all ,even seminars.with dates and degrees)

Professional background...latest jobs backwards. Give a little highlght here of responsibilies and accomplishments that would refer back to what you put as a objective and goal above.

Interests and hobbies...(be brief,but lst some that might get an "in" if relevant)

Health...(be honest)

Family Life if relevant (don't get into any negatives like divorce.
put "single..father of two boys aged 12 and 9" or something like that if you are...with no kids..or fact single..put that)

References : Professional and Personal will be supplied at your request.

Availability..."immediate"

Thank You for consideration of this inforation .I am looking forward to meeting with you to discuss oportunties within your comany.

signed...


use a slightly off colored paper ..not the basic white stuff.And get stationary from an expensive suppier for the finished copy.You want to make it more eye-catching than the next guy's...so out of a plie yours gets picked up first.


GOOD LUCK

GS, there's a some great books out by an author named Kate Wendell on writing resumes for different situations/work backgrounds. I've got one or two of them, I'm more than happy to loan them to you.

Chris

Bob, try the templates in Word, there is probably one there with the basic format/fill in the blanks. On my version there are a couple. Go to File, pull down FULL menu, click "new", choose "From Template", the resume samples were under the "other documents" tab. LOoks like they have a "wizard" too.

I just did one for my wife w/ Word Perfect template. Its a start

You need to decide how important the resume is. If a friend is getting you a job, the resume might be a simple place-holder. Or it could be crictical to successfully landing the job. or anywhere in between. you buddy should be able to help you out with the importance.

If it is a place-holder - use a word template and do it up quick. Just make sure spelling and grammar are good.

If it is cricital to landing the job, consider spending $100-$150 and get a professional resume writer to do it for you. If you go this route make sure the writer is familiar and has examples of HVAC resumes. See if you would hire one of their examples.

And of course there are tons of options in-between. There are tons of resumes on the web. Books with great advice. Another thing to try - is going to an HVAC recruiting web site. Often Resumes are structured differently for different jobs. You might even find some examples of HVAC resumes to give you an idea of your competition. If you can't find HVAC specific web sites. try the huge job hunter web-sites to look at resumes.

great luck. And feel free to PM me if you have questions.

-IWK

Last summer I had the golden opertunity to review all that career stuff (unemployed). If you have the time I HIGHLY recommend the Department of Employment and Training in Plymouth, resume writting and cover leter writing workshop. I haden't done a resume in over 20 years. How things had changed as far as format, presentation and all the rest. The instructer's name is Bruce and he is good with lots of patience. God luck

Pete:)

That's good luck,
as someone already said spelling and grammar

Pete

Make sure you have someone review your final draft before it goes in the mail or out on the web. I see a tone of resumes that are not bad, but people do not spell check, or check for typos.
I stick at spelling, but the resume needs to be your best foot forward.
What are you looking to do?

a professional program on cd rom costs only 50 bucks plus it allows you to send your resume out to many headhunters for buying the program as a bennefit.

Hey Bob, If you want a recommendation for a lawyer, PM me and I'll give you his info. He's an excellent corporate/financial guy. He worked for my former employer before going out on his own. He also helped me close on a house. Doesn't miss a thing! Like I said, PM me if you're interested, if not, no problem.

Hey Bob, if you need any help let me know and we can get together and work on it. I used to review alot of resume's at work for future employee's and also have a few in the file of my own. So let me know if ya need any help!!!

My wife's a headhunter- if you want us to take a look, give a shout 646-331-6522. Fee- 2 13" in black!

Thanks for the tips and the sample resume's I'm getting to look at. Really just need a winning powerball ticket:), or a rich women to keep me in gas, bait and rubber. I'm not even sure I'm staying in this business, but this opportunity is a sleeper and I owe myself a look at it.

The #ssHoles I've faithfully represented for 17 years were kind enough to overnight me a check today, along with a termination letter. Not surprised to see that same letter state by accepting that check, that no further moneys are due:). Tempting to accept 60% of what I'm owed, but I'm afraid not, man they have big corp. balls. I guess I better get to work on that resume now, or take the summer off like John.

Bob, definitely consult with an attorney before accepting that check. If attorney's fees are far less than 40% of what you're owed, it will probably be worth it.

After my dealings with the insurance co. this past year and them trying to f#$% us over at every turn, I now think its just their way of doing business. They know a percentage of people won't fight it. Than they know they will win percentage of the cases. In the end, even if forced to pay, it cost them little. Their attorneys are on payroll already. And by the time they pay, look at all the interest they gain on "your" money.

Losers.

Stick it to 'em and don't let 'em off easy.

And good luck with the other job... and let's fish soon. I have some family in next weekend, so I should have some freedom.