Rosa De La Torre Burmeister, of the Job Squad, talked to the Portfolio class today. I worked with her brother, Joe, a long time ago at the newspaper. It's the third time I've heard her presentation. The first was in August in Technical Writing class. The second was a much shorter version a few weeks ago in Media Productions class. Each time I pick up something different. Today she reminded me I need to get references. I've been thinking about it all day. Here are a few names I've come up with: Supervisors, Jim Lawitz, Lucas Peerman, Craig Massey; co-workers, Walt Rubel, Deborah Massingale, Diana Alba, Brook Stockberger, Norm Dettlaff, Josh Byers, Chris Boland; Instructor, Abby Osborne.
In the next couple weeks, I ought to get in to see the Job Squad. I've been waiting until my résumé was more polished. But I think I'll just go with what I got, and they can help me polish it.
Accent marks (résumé) and tildes (Doña Ana) are so much easier on a Mac than a PC.
Something to ask Rosa next time I see her: Should I put "Mr." before my name? I read somewhere that if your name is ambiguous, to do that. Often, because of the spelling of my name, I get a lot of mail addressed to Ms. Jerri Wells. On the other hand, sex isn't supposed to be a factor in hiring for most jobs. If I don't put "Mr." it could lead to confusion, but if I do use the title, it looks like I think it could help land me a job.
The best thing I got out of that Technical Writing class was how to write a résumé. Casey Gray, who taught the class, said he would be available for résumé consultation if needed. I probably won't need his help, but it's good to have backup, and it was a wonderful gesture on his part.
great post. I am split on using the Mr. I think if you wanted there to be no confusion you would just use it.
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