My Resume

[Swen]

Hows this?

https://ccm.optimalresume.com/previewDoc.php?tkn=195ef58ba8687840fd7d8847d72ba7bd-r820374

Just wondering, why did you want me to remove the Qualities section?

Its better, too many bullet points though. Also, all of the content within each section runs vertically. Use columns to cut down on the number of rows and to reduce the white space.

But, take notice to what tgrayson wrote. No amount of resume tweaking will assure you the job. What you really need is actual work experience and until you get that, a resume may not be the means to a job.

Out of the five job interviews I've had for entry-level work, not once was I prompted for a resume.

 

[///AMG]

Kevin:

Without any real work experience, a resume doesn't do a good job of communicating who you are. Most of the stuff you have listed doesn't really contribute to the argument that I should call you in for an interview. If I were going to rewrite the resume, I'd remove almost everything. I'd then try to flesh out your volunteer work and try to show that you demonstrated useful skills or good work ethic. Regardless, sending in resumes has a low percentage success rate, even when you're well qualified.

My suggestion is to skip the resume and drop by the place you'd like to work and try to talk to somebody. Dress nicely, be friendly and confident, and people will want to help you, if at all possible. You want to avoid the "leave a resume" response, because that's something of a blow off, like telling a salesman "give me your card."

Good advice, I agree

 

[Rudabega]

That big empty spot at the end, put some referances there. Delete the work for free part.

 

[rausda27]

I would delete one of your interests. Aviation and Flying seem redundant. I would list Aviation and get rid of the flying one.

 

[derg]

To work (or volunteer if work is not possible) in an entry-level position in a flight school or an aviation company.

Boo!

Clearly state what you're asking for. And your offer to work for free is a red flag to many employers.

Honors/awards
Black Belt Dan Certificate
2009 UCASE Student Recognition Award

I'd keep these profession-related. Seriously, it's about like me, at 39 years old, saying "I won state back in high school" when I'm applying for a flying job.

There are a couple of other things, but it's 10 minutes until happy hour!

 

[moxiepilot]

My personal bias is that objectives are completely unnecessary. If you're applying for something specific, then isn't it obvious that your objective is to land that position?

Education- if you don't have the degree, don't list it. It's akin to me stating that I'm aspiring to obtain a PhD in Astrophysics. It means nothing until I actually have it.

Too many bullet points without any tangible information. Certainly you preformed more at the hospitals, correct? Be dynamic! "Interacted with patients to increase intrapersonal relationships between staff, patients and family members resulting in 30% increase of length of stay, generating $13,000 average per patient above standard." Wow - that packs a bit more punch.

Eliminate honors unless they directly show specific skill sets you think useful to landing the new opportunity.

Honestly, overall, I think you need to pick up a resume writing book. There is too little content to work with at this point. If you have had any job in the past you need to list them. If you have not, then we need to know so that we know what there is to work with.

 

[TheShortOne]

I disagree, Doug. At this point he doesn't have any professional awards or recognition. It shows that he probably has something to talk about other than airplanes. Remember, this is an entry level resume for someone who hasn't had a job before.

ktsai - your objective should be something like:
"To work at XX flight school as a line guy (or whatever the professional term is for them) or as a receptionist" (or whatever it is you're looking for. Be specific)

Education should read like:
>AS, Business Administration
County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ
Expected date of Graduation: May 2011
(where > should be your only bullet point. Everything pertaining to that bullet point should be indented slightly)

Also, depending on how old you are, you could also put your high school on here as well (especially if you graduated magna cum laude or something like that)

With your voluneer experience, again - only bullet point the first line of each job. All the things that pertain to that job (location, responsibilities etc) shouldn't be bulleted. It is also redundant to say "volunteer (2 hours per week) when it's in your volunteer activities section

Flesh out your interests. If all you want to talk about is flying, that's going to be really kind of boring to work with you

 

[///AMG]

Agreed, at this point it doesn't sound like you have much of note in terms of aviation (experience wise, vice hobby type activities), so I would focus on the other things that make you a good candidate. If you are applying for an entry level line position, they honestly more than likely don't really care how much aviation experience you have. They will conduct on the job training in terms of what you need to know, and I have seen girls with basically little to no interest in aviation work the line to pay the bills. Maybe get a sex change and a boob job? (I keed but there is some truth to it)

 

[Jpax]

How's the Sport Pilot training going so far, enjoying it? What aircraft you flying?

 

[ktsai91]

Tell ya the truth, I haven't been flying since January. As of right now, I can't find one flight school in Northern/Central NJ that has a Sport Pilot program and an LSA. It's so frustrating that I can't continue my SP training because of the lack of LSAs. Sure I know I could take dual training in any aircraft but I don't want to have to transition from a regular GA airplane to an LSA. It may take a long time.

The last time I had flown in an LSA (Evektor Sportstar) was back in June 2009.

 

[Oxman]

(or volunteer if work is not possible)

add dates....

"Black Belt Dan Certificate" are you going to fight anyone in the plane?
Black Belt in Taekwondo. Practiced Taekwondo from September 2002 to February 2009.

Interests​

• Aviation
• Flying
• Flight Training
• Aviation Business Administration-Management and Marketing

Went on a Student Hosteling Program bike trip in July 2006 around Vermont.

try this model...http://www.bestaviation.net/art_pilot_sample_resume.asp

 

[germb747]

(or volunteer if work is not possible)

You're hired! I need my grass mowed (for free, of course, because work isn't possible) once a week--be here at 7:00am sharp!

Really man, volunteer at the local library or with the red cross or something. You don't volunteer at a for-profit business, especially in this market when there are almost 10 job-seekers out there for every open paid position. Folks have to put food on the table, ya know.

 

[Oxman]

You're hired! I need my grass mowed (for free, of course, because work isn't possible) once a week--be here at 7:00am sharp!

Really man, volunteer at the local library or with the red cross or something. You don't volunteer at a for-profit business, especially in this market when there are almost 10 job-seekers out there for every open paid position. Folks have to put food on the table, ya know.

That's what I'm saying. If you want to volunteer for something volunteer at a charity. I did it for Meals on Wheels.

 

[johns13b]

Without any real work experience, a resume doesn't do a good job of communicating who you are....
My suggestion is to skip the resume and drop by the place you'd like to work and try to talk to somebody. Dress nicely, be friendly and confident, and people will want to help you, if at all possible. You want to avoid the "leave a resume" response, because that's something of a blow off, like telling a salesman "give me your card."

I agree 100%. This is what I did when I had no work history. I do think something similar to a cover letter would be helpful. You can describe your strengths as a worker, past accomplishments, and still come across as professional. My 2 cents.