#resume builder

"Published (number of works on ao3) written works spanning (lowest word count) to (highest word count) to a nonprofit international digital archive dedicated to preserving and maintaining society's reactions, impressions, and culture regarding various forms of fictional media."

You can also simplify it to "Creative Writer - Archive (dates) and then put "Wrote for a nonprofit digital archive as a volunteer."

Plus, if you have a lot of hits or kudos on your works, you can say, "I reached (number of hits) people and (number of kudos) of those people signified to the Archive that my work resonated with them."

Because, technically, we are all volunteering our time and donating our writing to AO3's cause of preserving the fandoms and the culture around them. And people do sometimes just call it "Archive". So nothing I just said was a lie.

Since I have made resumes for myself and my family/friends my entire life, I've decided to give it a shot on the side for some extra cash!

I'm now on Upwork!

It's affordable with quick turnaround time!

Starter $15 - design only, no editing

Standard $35 - design & editing (two versions provided)

Advanced $65 - design & editing (two versions) of resume and cover letter

If you want a modern, sleek, stylish resume, hit me up!

tl;dr: I’m looking to hire a career consultant/resume writer to wrangle my wide-spanning career&projects into a coherent story that does justice to all I do. Experience with indie/alternative paths preferred!

Crafting a Perfect Resume is an Art. Triedge has therefore created an “Ultimate Resume Checklist” to help you achieve your goal of preparing a World Class Professional Document that will truly represent your aspirations and  Triedge also provides some outstanding Resume building formats.

Resume Design and Formatting

You have carefully selected the Resume Design to highlight your value proposition. (An appropriate layout selection will ensure information flow is logical and cohesive)

You have ensured that Information is put across in crisp bullet points and not as large blocky texts. (Ideally Bullets should average between 2 to 3 lines and paragraphs should average between 3 to 4 lines)

You have ensured that White Space in the resume has been assessed and is adequate to ensure that text is easily readable.

You have ensured that Resume points are not listed in Full Caps or in italics.

You have ensured that Font Size and Type does not exceed three variations.

You have ensured that Standards Fonts are used and Sizes do not vary beyond 10 to 12. (Commonly used Fonts are Ariel, Calibri, Time New Roman and Palatino Linotype

You have ensured that the Design does not result in headers, footers or margins being cut off at the time of printing.

You have ensured that Ideal Resume Length parameters is adhered to. (An Annexure may be attached for detailed projects in exceptional circumstances)

1 page for Entry Level Candidates

2 Pages for Mid-Level Candidates

3 pages for Senior Candidates

Essential Contact Details & More

You have checked that Your Name is spelled correctly. (In the age of Application Tracking Systems (ATS), wrong spelling may create problems in duplicacy checks and offer roll-outs)

You have checked that you have included your Correspondence Address correctly. (There is no need to give two addresses on the Resume)

You have checked that Phone Number (Mobile and Home) is correct and that you have included the country/ city prefix before the Number.

You have ensured that the correct Email ID has been included and that the Email ID is Professional and Formal. (Informal id’s eg: coolgal etc do not create the right impression)

You have checked that your LinkedIn and other Formal Social Media Handle’s are professionally crafted.

You have ensured that your attached Photograph projects you as a smiling, confident & formally dressed professional.

You have made sure that the Photograph is atleast passport sized or inline with the format of your choice.

You have ensured that the resume is not Titled “resume”, “cv”, or “curriculum vitae”. (The hiring manager would know what your document is just by looking at it. If there is any scope for confusion, then the document you have submitted is not a resume)

Dividing the Resume into Legible Sections

You have ensured that the Introduction section is crisp and well drafted to create an immediate impact.

Your have checked that Your Professional Experience has been written in a reverse chronological order. (Please also ensure that you have adequately highlighted your growth in terms of Designation and Responsibility within each Work Experience)

You have Double-Checked that the month and year of work experience are right and do not overlap. (Please remember that large organisations may consider a wrong month / year on the resume as misrepresentation)

You have ensured that your Professional Experience includes your achievements. (Please remember that Listing of responsibilities is important but impact created by Achievements is critical)

You have included a 2-3 line brief to introduce relatively lesser known organizations that you may have worked in.

You have ensured that Location, Role and Duration of tenure have been clearly highlighted.

You have checked that the Education Section has been written highlighting Institute, Location, Degree and Specialization and that it is consistent. (The same data points should be shared for each level of education)

You have included your Scores and explained the Scoring Format eg: 7.9 CGPA. (Please remember that sharing of scores is less important for senior professionals but for entry level candidates it’s absence conveys your hesitation in projecting your academic achievements)

You have added and substantiated your Additional Skills and Certifications and that these are relevant to the Job Opportunity.

You have ensured that your Extra Curricular Activities emphasise achievements or competencies and are not just a bland list.

You have checked that your Extra Curricular Activities are not ancient, but a part of your current/recent lifestyle.

You have included only relevant Personal Information. (It is not necessary to include Names of Parents)

You have not included statements like “Available for interview” or “References available upon request” in your resume. (These are extraneous words and add no value)

You have not included your salary expectations, current salary information or the fact that salary is negotiable in your resume. (Its premature to discuss compensation at the resume stage and in any case compensation is always negotiable)

You have used numbers wherever possible to describe your past professional, academic and other achievements.

For Entry Level Candidates – A carefully drafted Objective should be your Introduction

For Mid and Senior Level Candidates – Your Professional Summary should be your preferred Introduction

The Resume Content

You have ensured that the resume is customized to the job opportunity. (Please remember that ONE Resume doesn't FIT ALL)

You have ensured that your Objectives (if included) and highlighted Skills are relevant to the Job Opportunity.

You have ensured that the resume content includes key words and phrases which are relevant to the Job Opportunity. (These can be ascertained from the Job Description)

You have explained or removed little known abbreviations and industry jargon from your resume.

You have ensured that Numbers are written correctly. (Numbers from 1-9 should be spelled out one, two, three, etc. Numbers 10+ may be written numerically - 11, 12, 13, etc.)

You have made use of action words to create interest and impact.

You have avoided being repetitive and have modified bland, boring or tired language.

You have avoided use of difficult and complex words and overlong sentences. (Sentences should normally not exceed 20 words and the length should vary to create interest)

You have ensured that the Resume has been written in first person.

You have ensured that personal pronouns have been used only where essential.

You have ensured that tenses have been applied consistently, present tense for current profile and past tense for historical profile.

You have double checked and Cross verified dates to ensure accuracy to avoid conflict between different data points.

Proof-reading the Resume

You have checked the resume for Spelling Mistakes.

You have checked the resume for word usage. (Some words may have been incorrectly used due to typos - Remember some words sound similar and do not show up as spelling errors)

You have checked the resume for Grammatical Errors.

You have checked the resume for Punctuation Mistakes.

You have asked another person to review your resume.

The Look & Feel of Paper Resumes

You have ensured that the paper is A-4 sized.

You have ensured that the paper quality is heavier, denser and more durable than the average computer or copy paper. (This prevents ripping, tears and a shabby look)

You have ensured that the color of the paper is conservative such as white, ecru, light gray or a similarly neutral-colored paper.

You have ensured that the resume being sent is not folded, torn or crushed and the resume being handed over is in a professional folder.

The Accessibility of E-Copy Resumes

You have ensured that the resume has been saved as .Doc or as PDF. (Avoid saving file as a .docx file, which is the default in the latest versions of Microsoft Word since 2007 but cannot be read by some Application Tracking Systems)

You have ensured that the file size of the attached resume is not very heavy. (Heavy mails in excess of 20 MB might bounce back or are sent to the recipients junk folder)

You have ensured that the resume has been named appropriately. (File Name should Ideally be your name underscore role applied for, so as to easily distinguish your application)

You have ensured that the attached file is virus free

I am not normally one to ask for help. I make do with what I have and let myself go without a lot of things so that I can pay my bills.

Something happened this past month with my bank account, and I am now only left with $12. My rent came out today, and I have $220 in upcoming deductions that start tomorrow. I don’t get paid until next Friday (11/9/18), and I am not eligible for the Starbucks Cup Fund because they don’t help with bills. 

So here’s what I’m asking: I will edit anything for you, I will write you a fic of your choice with a word count of your choice, I will help you with your resume... I will pay you back when I get my paycheck if that’s what you want. I am in a really big bind right now and would love the help.

Please DM me here, or my Venmo is Mary-Metzger-4

A part-time job can help pay for school (or groceries, rent, your coffee addiction etc.) and be a good way to build your resume while you get your degree, but it’s important to make sure you find a balance between work and school. Here are some tips that I’ve found helpful for working while in school:

If possible, wait until after your first semester to get a job, or at least start with less hours. I realize that some people might need to work right away, and that’s okay. However, if you have the option, it might be best to wait until you’ve settled in and know how to manage your academic work before adding a job on top of that. I started a new job right away my first semester of college, and while I did okay in the end, it was pretty stressful at times and I wished that I had given myself a little more time to adjust.

Think about how far away you’re willing to commute (especially if you plan on walking or relying on public transportation). Your shift might not seem very long, but it will take up even more time if you have to walk three miles or ride a bus for half an hour both ways. Plus, that walk is going to be even less fun when it gets cold out.

Weigh the benefits of on-campus vs. off-campus jobs. I plan on writing another post specifically about this, but it is definitely something to think about when looking for a job. In general, you might be able to make a little more and have more hours off-campus, but on-campus jobs are more likely to be more flexible about scheduling around your classes and extracurricular activities, which is super helpful when trying to juggle school and work.

If you can, leave most of your weekend open for homework or going home. My current job requires us to have at least one weekend shift, so I like to try to get a Sunday evening shift so that I have the rest of the weekend to go home or study.

Try to get most of your homework and studying done before you go to work. You’re probably going to be tired when you get home, so it helps to get as much as you can done before your shift.

If you have a desk job, you might want to see if you can bring your schoolwork. Obviously there are a lot of jobs that this doesn’t apply to, but if you do have a job that lets you bring in other work to do, take advantage of it! My friend supervises a computer lab and basically uses her shift as a study hall.

Think about picking up extra shifts and/or covering for someone during your less busy weeks so that your coworkers will be more likely to return the favor later. If your work has a system for requesting and covering other people’s shifts, try to help some people out when you can. It’s extra money for you, and they might be more likely to cover a shift for you the next time you need it.