Senkoman12 Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 i am almost 16 and like tournament fish with my bass club. and i have decided it is time to write a resume. i want to know how to write it and what to include. fishing is getting expensive and any little sponseer would help. btw my bass club is very invloved in the local community so i have plenty of that stuff Quote
lynyrdsky1 Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Proper spelling will be the first thing. Quote
Senkoman12 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Posted January 25, 2011 its not that i cant spell i just cant type Quote
lynyrdsky1 Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 There's something you need to work on. Most companies may not accept a handwritten resume. Typing has become a very common practice to where it is better to type instead of hand writing because it is cleaner and easier to read. If you get sponsored, the company may need you to write an article of some sort which will more than likelyneed to be typed. Companies may turn you away due to having horrible typing skills, so work on that before anything else. Quote
Super User Tin Posted January 25, 2011 Super User Posted January 25, 2011 ENGELS, MOEDERNEUKER! SPREEK JE HET? Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted January 25, 2011 Super User Posted January 25, 2011 its not that i cant spell i just cant type ???????????????? Quote
whittler Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Have you ever considered just going back and reading what you wrote? its not that i cant spell i just cant type If you realize you have a problem then correct it. Get a dictionary, use spell check and learn where to capatialize. For example, sponseer, what is that? Quote
Vinny Chase Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 There's something you need to work on. Most companies may not except a handwritten resume. Typing has become a very common practice to where it is better to type instead of hand writing because it is cleaner and easier to read. Also if you get sponsored the company may need you to write an article of some sort which will more than likely be needed to be typed. Companies WILL turn you away due to having horrible typing skills so work on that before anything else. ^Fixed Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted January 26, 2011 Super User Posted January 26, 2011 There's something you need to work on. Most companies may not except ACCEPT a handwritten resume. Typing has become a very common practice to where it is better to type instead of hand writing because it is cleaner and easier to read. Also If you get sponsored, the company may need you to write an article of some sort which will more than likely be needed to be typed need to be typed.Companies may turn you away due to having horrible typing skills, so work on that before anything else. Don't throw stones... Quote
lynyrdsky1 Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Wasn't being a d*** just trying to help. Quote
Super User Tin Posted January 26, 2011 Super User Posted January 26, 2011 "Only as good as your knowledge" Quote
peters_skeeter Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Concentrate on your studies in school. Math, science, and English are very important in everyday life. Studying proper English is going to be the top priority when writing a resume. Most colleges offer technical writing courses that would help with your writing skill. I am a horrible speller, but I am constantly checking my spelling and looking for synonyms to make sure I used the right words. I write estimates for home repairs for a large construction company and if I were to miss spell a word, it would be very embarrassing. :-[ The same would go for someone trying to "sell" to a sponsor. Don't let the majority of the people on this forum discourage you. If you could obtain a few sponsors to help with the cost of tournament fishing, more power to you. But if you say and school and land a good paying job, the need for sponsors is less of a priority and spending time on the water becomes the top priority. Good luck to you! Tight lines buddy! Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted January 26, 2011 Super User Posted January 26, 2011 seems i'm lacking at this time..... Check spelling feature on this site works plus a dictionary. Don't be too lazy to use either. Quote
River Rat316 Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Ahhhh The texting generation, you guys wouldn't believe the amount of resumes that are floating around out there with no punctuation, abbreviated, and misspelled words. My favorite was one I received that started out "hey man" and did not have one comma period or capitalized letter in the whole entire email. Of course the kid was 14, and made the statement that fishing was getting to expensive so he needed sponsors. 1 Quote
lynyrdsky1 Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 seems i'm lacking at this time..... Check spelling feature on this site works plus a dictionary. Don't be too lazy to use either. Oh, did not even notice there was a check spelling feature on here ;D. Should of noticed that sooner. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted January 28, 2011 Super User Posted January 28, 2011 seems i'm lacking at this time..... Check spelling feature on this site works plus a dictionary. Don't be too lazy to use either. Oh, did not even notice there was a check spelling feature on here ;D. Should of noticed that sooner. Yes, you should HAVE. Spell check does not pick the correct word for you if the wrong word is spelled correctly. I'm not picking on you specifically but if you post on a thread that has grammar and spelling as central topics, then you should be prepared to proofread your posts. Quote
lynyrdsky1 Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Yes, you're right. I Have a hard time slowing down my thoughts to be able to pick up my own mistakes. Spelling is usually the easy part. Punctuation is what usually hurts me the most. Quote
peters_skeeter Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Ahhhh The texting generation, you guys wouldn't believe the amount of resumes that are floating around out there with no punctuation, abbreviated, and misspelled words. My favorite was one I received that started out "hey man" and did not have one comma period or capitalized letter in the whole entire email. Of course the kid was 14, and made the statement that fishing was getting to too expensive so he needed sponsors. 8-) jj. ISN'T THIS FUN?! Quote
lmoore Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 After you wade through the grammar police, here are a few sections I would include. 1) Personal Bio: Let the companies get an idea of who you are and what your personality is like. 2) Tournament finishes: Not the most important part of promoting a company, but it definitely helps. 3) Positions of leadership: Let the companies see that you are comfortable taking initiative and being involved in a team effort. 4) Things you are willing to do for companies: Self-explanatory, but probably the most important aspect of your resume. A couple more tips: 1) Don't run around with your hand out looking for free stuff from anyone and everyone. I can almost guarantee that you won't land a deal where you get free stuff or a true "sponsor" position. 2) Develop relationships with companies you really believe in. It's much easier to promote products that you actually like using. 3) Don't let NO get you down. You'll hear it a lot. Accept it with some dignity and move on. Quote
River Rat316 Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 Ahhhh The texting generation, you guys wouldn't believe the amount of resumes that are floating around out there with no punctuation, abbreviated, and misspelled words. My favorite was one I received that started out "hey man" and did not have one comma period or capitalized letter in the whole entire email. Of course the kid was 14, and made the statement that fishing was getting to too expensive so he needed sponsors. 8-) jj. ISN'T THIS FUN?! Hmmmm I could say lots, but will keep my mouth shut on this one, since there is internet grammar police around. Must not have been hugged enough as a kid.... or slapped, depends on how you look at it. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted February 4, 2011 Super User Posted February 4, 2011 Ahhhh The texting generation, you guys wouldn't believe the amount of resumes that are floating around out there with no punctuation, abbreviated, and misspelled words. My favorite was one I received that started out "hey man" and did not have one comma period or capitalized letter in the whole entire email. Of course the kid was 14, and made the statement that fishing was getting to too expensive so he needed sponsors. 8-) jj. ISN'T THIS FUN?! Hmmmm I could say lots, but will keep my mouth shut on this one, since there is internet grammar police around. Must not have been hugged enough as a kid.... or slapped, depends on how you look at it. The "Resume" section of BR is the place to have your grammar corrected. That's just how it is. Everyone around here knows if you put something in this section, be prepared for scrutiny. For you reference, I have highlighted an "is" that should be "are." Have a happy weekend. Quote
lmoore Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 With all due respect here Speed, I've been led to believe that this forum is used as a place to correct "resumes." If people want a general English lesson, they'll take a class. It really detracts from the general idea of the thread when everyone gets on here thumping their chest about how awesome they are at posting. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted February 4, 2011 Super User Posted February 4, 2011 With all due respect here Speed, I've been led to believe that this forum is used as a place to correct "resumes." If people want a general English lesson, they'll take a class. It really detracts from the general idea of the thread when everyone gets on here thumping their chest about how awesome they are at posting. I agree, to a point. When his original post was about a resume he received that was not up to par and then his follow up post chides people for correcting grammar, I feel inclined to call . I realize I am comparing a resume he received and a post made on an internet forum but if he is going to use that as his example and cite "misspelled words" as one of the issues....Do you get where I'm coming from? Honestly, it's a non-issue. I realize this. I just don't think he should call out the "grammar police" when he was doing the same thing. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 4, 2011 Super User Posted February 4, 2011 its not that i cant spell i just cant type You realize this is what you're getting behind, nhclone. Whatever you do in plain view of your sponsors or potential sponsors can and will be scrutinized. Every post is an impression, so don't waste them on bad ones. Quote
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