my resume draft pleeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaseeeeeeeeeee help many mistakes

[basspro96]

    Yes I agree with what you said but if a guy can go and catch a world record bass and then the company asks him to speak somewhere and all he does is mumble and studder or doesn't know what to say most likely the sponsor will drop him because he can't promote the product.

[thetr20one]

To be perfectly honest the man who catches the next world record could be a mute and it would not matter. I would rather listen to a stuttering,mumbling KVD (we know he doesn't) than a well spoken Joe Shmoe from Idaho.

[Daiwa]

Basspro you are not feeling what is being said. There comes a point when fishing becomes a job and is not fun fishing anymore. It is now fishing for your paycheck. No paycheck,no money,no fun. You are on the right track by being in a club and wanting to pursue fishing but, I assure you NOTHING in life is GARANTEED. Fishing may not be here forever. Just slow down a bit and be 12 for awhile. If you are what you say you are people and sponsors will notice. I dont know what would make you think sponsors want people who can talk over people who can back up their talk with performance. They could hire a professional speaker if that was the case. Diawa nobody is intentionally being mean or wanting him to be put off. I was and still am trying to firmly stress the importance of an education. That is the ONLY thing a 12 year old young man should be taking so serious at that age.

I understand that and thats why it is kind of nice to live in MN. We got many months with ice and cant wait to get out on the lake.

[Kozak]

This all seems to be constructive criticism, not dream smashing. He should take the advice and either put it to use or don't, but advice is being given to him.  Education should be a higher priority for a kid your age especially if you'll be looking for sponsors while in your final years of High school.  Companies will look at GPA's and if yours is too low they wont even consider you.  This early in life, your GPA is really the only thing that says a lot about your character, personality, and work ethic.  I know of a few companies that have MINIMUM GPA's that need to be met in order to be CONSIDERED for the Jr Staff.  If I was in your position and had a local club, I'd just focus on getting as many wins as possible for the time being.  Fishing for the most part shouldn't be too expensive for a kid your age as you don't have to pay for gas, a boat, etc. and they were right when they said that most adults wont look to a 12 year old for advice...unless you have a beard ;D

[basspro96]

My friend has a beard! And yes if I smart off to my dad then I have to give him 90 bucks to fill up the boat!

[thetr20one]

This all seems to be constructive criticism, not dream smashing. He should take the advice and either put it to use or don't, but advice is being given to him. Education should be a higher priority for a kid your age especially if you'll be looking for sponsors while in your final years of High school. Companies will look at GPA's and if yours is too low they wont even consider you. This early in life, your GPA is really the only thing that says a lot about your character, personality, and work ethic. I know of a few companies that have MINIMUM GPA's that need to be met in order to be CONSIDERED for the Jr Staff. If I was in your position and had a local club, I'd just focus on getting as many wins as possible for the time being. Fishing for the most part shouldn't be too expensive for a kid your age as you don't have to pay for gas, a boat, etc. and they were right when they said that most adults wont look to a 12 year old for advice...unless you have a beard ;D

X2. Thanks Kozak . I guess I was being a little complicated. You said it perfectly.

[thetr20one]

My friend has a beard! And yes if I smart off to my dad then I have to give him 90 bucks to fill up the boat!

This is what I am talking about there bass pro. Just tell us you would have to do chores or something if you smarted off to dad. Telling people you would have to "pay dad" makes them wonder. I am 33 and never have I had to pay my dad anything at all. And I make more money than him. I do buy him breakfasts and gifts but he has never  asked me to pay him back for being his son. When I smarted off I got whupped..  Remember this and I am done "when you tell the truth you don't have to have a good memory". I am a dad too I know what youngins go through.

[Bassnbrett101]

This all seems to be constructive criticism, not dream smashing. He should take the advice and either put it to use or don't, but advice is being given to him. Education should be a higher priority for a kid your age especially if you'll be looking for sponsors while in your final years of High school. Companies will look at GPA's and if yours is too low they wont even consider you. This early in life, your GPA is really the only thing that says a lot about your character, personality, and work ethic. I know of a few companies that have MINIMUM GPA's that need to be met in order to be CONSIDERED for the Jr Staff. If I was in your position and had a local club, I'd just focus on getting as many wins as possible for the time being. Fishing for the most part shouldn't be too expensive for a kid your age as you don't have to pay for gas, a boat, etc. and they were right when they said that most adults wont look to a 12 year old for advice...unless you have a beard ;D

X2. Thanks Kozak . I guess I was being a little complicated. You said it perfectly.

nicely put! I agree

[Bassnbrett101]

Basspro you are not feeling what is being said. There comes a point when fishing becomes a job and is not fun fishing anymore. It is now fishing for your paycheck. No paycheck,no money,no fun. You are on the right track by being in a club and wanting to pursue fishing but, I assure you NOTHING in life is GARANTEED. Fishing may not be here forever. Just slow down a bit and be 12 for awhile. If you are what you say you are people and sponsors will notice. I dont know what would make you think sponsors want people who can talk over people who can back up their talk with performance. They could hire a professional speaker if that was the case. Diawa nobody is intentionally being mean or wanting him to be put off. I was and still am trying to firmly stress the importance of an education. That is the ONLY thing a 12 year old young man should be taking so serious at that age.

I understand that and thats why it is kind of nice to live in MN. We got many months with ice and cant wait to get out on the lake.

How does that make any connection to what theTr20one said?

[brgbassmaster]

My friend has a beard! And yes if I smart off to my dad then I have to give him 90 bucks to fill up the boat!

wow a 12 yr old with a ranger and has 90 bucks to give to his dad. must be nice. lol i just bought my first bass boat and i am 20yrs old and it isnt no ranger. the only reason i could buy it is becuase i was deployed to the desert for so long.

[basspro96]

My dad bought the boat. And today he made me pay for a pass to a ramp I just got payed 80$ for mowing my neighbors yard for two weeks. And he made me spend half of it for a ramp pass. And yes I do get wooped and grounded and smacked and everything else if I say or do something that my parents don't like.

[Bass XL]

Education should be a higher priority for a kid your age especially if you'll be looking for sponsors while in your final years of High school. Companies will look at GPA's and if yours is too low they wont even consider you. This early in life, your GPA is really the only thing that says a lot about your character, personality, and work ethic. I know of a few companies that have MINIMUM GPA's that need to be met in order to be CONSIDERED for the Jr Staff. If I was in your position and had a local club, I'd just focus on getting as many wins as possible for the time being. Fishing for the most part shouldn't be too expensive for a kid your age as you don't have to pay for gas, a boat, etc. and they were right when they said that most adults wont look to a 12 year old for advice...unless you have a beard ;D

100% correct.

[Daiwa]

Education should be a higher priority for a kid your age especially if you'll be looking for sponsors while in your final years of High school. Companies will look at GPA's and if yours is too low they wont even consider you. This early in life, your GPA is really the only thing that says a lot about your character, personality, and work ethic. I know of a few companies that have MINIMUM GPA's that need to be met in order to be CONSIDERED for the Jr Staff. If I was in your position and had a local club, I'd just focus on getting as many wins as possible for the time being. Fishing for the most part shouldn't be too expensive for a kid your age as you don't have to pay for gas, a boat, etc. and they were right when they said that most adults wont look to a 12 year old for advice...unless you have a beard ;D

100% correct.

x2

[JShrock07]

A few years ago I was sponsored by Nationwide Insurance company and all I had to do is go talk to my local agent. They had been my insurance company ever since I had been driving. They helped me out they gave me over 5 thousand dollars to help me with the years many tournaments. I was unable to fish many of the tournaments and I lost the sponsorship for that year. If you are looking for a sponsor make sure you can provide for them! Do not just look out for yourself here. That was my main mistake. If you know you cannot make all the tournaments dont bother asking. They want someone that is willing to be like another employee for them. They want you to go to boat/outdoor shows and advertise for them. It sounds so much easier then it actually is. Many times they asked me to go I was wanting to fish I went to several shows and when I went I would have to speak in front of large crowds about this insurance company and I looked like a fool becuse I was unable to show what I did for them. Just remember this and learn from my mistakes. Good luck to you friend!

[BassinBoy]

My friend has a beard! And yes if I smart off to my dad then I have to give him 90 bucks to fill up the boat!

wow a 12 yr old with a ranger and has 90 bucks to give to his dad. must be nice. lol i just bought my first bass boat and i am 20yrs old and it isnt no ranger. the only reason i could buy it is becuase i was deployed to the desert for so long.

Rangers Rock!  I got one!

[senko_77]

I think this thread should be locked. I just read through the whole thing and it is going absolutely nowhere.

Basspro96, here's my answer for you. Your 12 years old. End of story. Beard or not, stop looking for sponsors. Concetrate on your school work, and try and find ways through teachers, mentors, friends, local classes, ANYTHING to better your self-marketing and how you approach and speak to people. This is just my opinion, but if I were a potential sponsor reading this thread, I would have a very negative opinion about you and would certainly not sponsor you.

Just so you know, many of the big bait companies frequent this forum so you got to learn how to sound professional. Again, I am not bashing you, just giving you the advice you asked for from a younger persons point of view. Sponsorship is tough man. I'm 18 and I've been very blessed with big tournament success this last year and I'm still WAY at the bottom of the totum pole with my sponsors.

Like I said, concentrate on school first off....sponsors don't want some kid who can't read or write, learn in any way you can how to market yourself better, beef up your resume, and last, go out and win some tournaments.

[roadwarrior]

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