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  1. SparknMike

    Job application tips when coming from a diverse background

    In my job I have reviewed about 600 resumes, all US based, and the only single page resumes I have seen come from people with no experience relating to the position. Anyone who has worked more than a year in a related position is over one page. The resumes from Monster.com are just...
  2. SparknMike

    Job application tips when coming from a diverse background

    I have had an objective on most of my resumes. It didn't seem to make a difference so more recently I eliminated it to help keep my resume closer to a page in length. My best responses have come from resumes where I did more or less what you described; I omitted any jobs and job...
  3. SparknMike

    Job application tips when coming from a diverse background

    Since this forum appears to have a number of professionals from several different fields I was curious to share a professional frustration of mine and see what experiences and advice others here have to offer. Going back to the beginning; my overall situation dictated that I work to support...
  4. SparknMike

    Career direction and overlap with existing position

    While being gentle and professional with your employer is a great thing; do not be tempted to do things wrong to further protect them. You need to give them appropriate notice, after having secured a better position, and if the appropriate notice places your employer in peril then it isn't...

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