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the layout makes reading your accomplishments tiring. Using bullets and focusing on the most important points would get a better message across, instead of just arraying everything the way you have it.Also, very important, no spelling errors are allowed on resumes.
You should specifically say what you want to do.
This objective is not going to help you, as it focuses most on what the job can do for you, not so much your skills and what you can do for the job. In general, objectives are a bit dated and not helpful. Consider a Highlights or Skills section. See my site for samples:www.keppiecareers.com, follow link to Transformations.
These accomplishments are a great start, but could be written a little more strongly. Again, see my samples on www.keppiecareers.com
Your format, with dates listed first isnt my favorite...Dates are not the most important thing, so why should they be first?
If this was a job, list it as a job. I wouldnt suggest "forced sabbatical" as a title. The description makes the reader think there is something very strange and would not be likely to entice them to contact you for an interview.
Never split a job description. Your paragraphs are too thick - use bullet points. Focus on skills, not lists of what you did. What did you accomplish? This is key to getting a job, especially after stepping away from your field.
You should arrange these in bullet points.
Make sure the position headings and position verbiage are together and not split between pages.
Great job.
Minimize the buzz words and simply craft an objective for each specific job you are going after.
"Awareness of industry and governmental agencies" doesnt say much. How about "Knowledgeable of industry and governmental agency protocols" youll have to double check the spelling of knowledgeable. and you should be more specific of what kind of industries or agencies youre knowledgeable about. Otherwise, you can leave this first bullet point off.
Move this "key word summary" under major accomplishments and relabel the section as "Profile"
A highly talented what? Maybe you meant "Highly talented in customer service, office..."
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You have wonderful experience that needs though to be layed out better. Check my comments. Best of luck.
You have a lot to offer, but this resume isn't taking you where you want to go. I'd suggest a complete revision and reformat to compete successfully. I hope you'll look at my sample resumes for some ideas. I'd be happy to assist if you'd like to revise and email it to me. Remind me that we "met" on Razume if you do send something!
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Hi Linda,
Please see my notes.
Your objective statement is simply full of buzz words. Since you're open, maybe you can craft a specific objective for each job that you are going for.
Great job on listing your major accomplishments.
I would use bullet points for each of the positions.
I would put what you said in the last section "key word summary" and put the statemen above the bullet points under "Major Accomplishments" and relabel the section as "Profile" or "Highlights"
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