Since when did I become the resume expert?

[arazia]

It seems that more and more lately, I've become the 'resume expert' for most of the people I know. This comes off as a bit odd for me, as I really haven't had to use my resume for all that much since getting my current job. Still, I'm amazed at some of the very common mistakes that I keep seeing on resume after resume. So, here's some tips from the

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[arazia]

If you want.
Sure.
Just finished shooting my housemate a layout to update her resume.
*shudder*
It was horrible.

[arazia]

Well, the first thing I would suggest is making it part of your objective. Example:

Objective: Looking for a job outside of veterinary medicine that utilizes my skills and challenges me professionally.

After this, I would suggest highlighting your skillset.

Skills:
Computers: Microsoft office, Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer (...etc.)
Typing: XXwpm (typing test)
General: account management, problem solving, multi-tasking, customer relations, word processing, data entry, customer service (...etc.)

Then, under experience... make sure under each job that you highlight the skills and accomplishments you've done that are not animal related. Customer service, sales, account management, money handling. Instead of 'Veterinary technician' try 'Health Technician'. Downplay the animal part, and up-play the general use skills.

[arazia]

Yeah, you can subdivide it if you want.

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Buttmunch (kidding)

You should be able to tweek the vet jobs to have non-vet related applications, too. I'm just running out the door right now, so I can't type more.

For typing tests... www.google.com 'typing speed test' ;).