EXERCISE 10.3

3. The following résumé was submitted in response to this ad: “CAM Technician to work with other technicians and manage some GIS and mapping projects. Also perform updating of the GIS database. Experience required.” In a brief memo to your instructor, analyze the effectiveness of the résumé. What are some of its problems?

Kenneth Bradley

530 Maplegrove

Bozeman, Mont. 59715 (406)-484-2916

Objective

Entry level position as a CAM Technician. I am also interested in staying with the company until after graduation, possibly moving into a position as a Mechanical Engineer.

Education

Enrolled at Montana State University

August 2016-Present

Employment

Fred Meyer

65520 Chinden

Garden City, MT

(208)-323-7030

Janitor- 7/15-6/16

Responsible for cleaning entire store, as well as equipment maintenance and floor maintenance and repair.

Assistant Janitorial Manager- 6/16-9/16

Responsible for cleaning entire store, equipment maintenance, floor maintenance and repair, scheduling, and managing personnel

 

Head of Freight- 9/16-Present

In charge of braking down all new freight, stocking shelves, cleaning the stock room, and managing personnel

Montana State University

Bozeman, MT

Teachers Aide ME 120- 1/15-5/15

Teachers Aide ME 120

In charge of keeping students in line and answering any questions related to drafting.

References

Timothy Rayburn

Janitorial Manager

(406)-555-8571

Eduardo Perez

Coworker

(406)-555-2032