EXERCISE 3

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EXERCISE 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 2013- Present
    Employment Fred Meyer

    65520 Chinden

    Garden City, MT

    (208)-323-7030

    Janitor- 7/12-6/13

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

    Assistant Janitorial Manager- 6/13-9/13

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

    Head of Freight- 9/13-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- 1/12-5/12

    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