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Hey I am about to send in a resume, and I don't really have any experience yet so I was wondering if I could get some feedback/constructive criticism on it from people who are actually experienced in the field and what you look for when hiring people. Tell me what you guys think. Thanks!
 
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Dude, remove your personal data ASAP. I mean, keep it in your real resume but take it off the internet.
 
I'd move Education to the top (after Objective), don't let them have to wade through non-EMS material first.

Then start with info about experience with SAR. I'm sure you can make one, well-written paragraph that better explains your experience there. Bullets with #1 being you've used the radio is not too impressive. This is the paragraph that will sell you. Keep it under 50 words or so. Did you go on any calls? If so, work that in. If it's all been about training, then get specific about areas that are "above and beyond" normal EMT stuff.

List the other material (Employment) as Work References.

You're just entering the field so don't sweat it too much, they're not expecting a whole lot but your presentation needs to let them know where your focus is.
 
Objectives are passe....no one uses or recommends them anymore as they are redundant.

As a newbie I expect your CV to be short and light (which it is).

Your education is more relevant to me than your experience (because you have no experience right now)...I wanna see that first. Then if I like the education platform, I will move down the line and see what experience you have..experience employers seek is not always about the field you are entering. For example...I like the customer service skills, those are relevant to you working for me as an EMT. Problem solving, conflict resolution, harmonious relationships...those are way more important.

Setting up your CV this way also gives you opportunity in an interview to say you put education first as you know the importance of a proper foundation, etc. Anyone can get experience eventually, it is the education which people do not emphasize enough.

This is my opinion and what I like to see....I rather it all be short and factual than embellished or made to seem more than what you are or can give. But what do I know? :)
 
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Thank you guys so much for your feedback. I feel like just getting through an interview and resume writing are really tough for me so it's awesome to have a resource with so much collective experience online.

So move my education up in front of work history, take out objective and maybe beef up the SAR section. Would a paragraph be better than maybe some more relevant bullets?
 
rptheemt said:
Thank you guys so much for your feedback. I feel like just getting through an interview and resume writing are really tough for me so it's awesome to have a resource with so much collective experience online.

So move my education up in front of work history, take out objective and maybe beef up the SAR section. Would a paragraph be better than maybe some more relevant bullets?
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Sometimes less is more.

A short concise resume is better than one that has a lot of useless information and words.

and not to worry, in a few years you'll be struggling over what to leave off of your resume.
 
Veneficus;391732 and not to worry said:
And wondering why all of a sudden it's now some Latin thing
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rptheemt said:
Would a paragraph be better than maybe some more relevant bullets?
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No, bullet points are better. The average person spends 30 seconds or less reading/reviewing a resume.

When I see paragraphs, I do not bother unless they are a managerial candidate and it better be good stuff.
 
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Save the paragraphs for a cover sheet.
 
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