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can anyone give me resume help?
How would you put this on your resume? I attended a community college for a few semesters (plan to return but it's been a while since I was there) taking classes toward a specific degree. Then I transferred to a different cc to take some classes needed for that same degree but were cheaper and will transfer in to the other cc, not currently enrolled but will be again hopefully soon to take 2 more classes. So I need help figuring out how to put these on my resume. The one I think would be most beneficial is the one I took medical terminology at, the other was more gen ed. I need to get this updated so I can start doing some applications.
Also fwiw I already have other college on there which consists of a university I spent 4yrs at and transferred and cc (one of the 2 above) that I have various random credits at that got me an associates in "occupational studies".
And how many years back would you include your work history? I've been with current company for almost 6yrs now but the job I do isn't related to what I want to do, the one I had before this would be helpful to have on there, it was about a 1yr stint, then prior to that I was with the company I'm currently at.
Is it still preferred by employers for applicants to have references at bottom of resume or leave off until asked for?
What else should I know about spicing up my resume since it's been years since applying for anything?
If it helps, my goal is to get something in the medical field, even administrative desk job to get my foot in the door and because they'd likely offer tuition reimbursement and I'm working toward an associates in sonography.
Re: can anyone give me resume help?
The education one is tough. I'd put whatever college you got the AA from. If the other CC got you credits in the medical field, I'd put the dates you took those course and the name of the course.
I'd do the entire work history you described.
Don't put references on your resume. It's assumed they'll ask for them at some point, and you can produce a list then.
If you want, I can look at your resume and give you some tips. PM me.
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I kind of got confused with when you attended the cc and where they transferred. If you attended for say 2 years and then transferred to university, I would list both of those and the dates. If you say just took classes on the side since they are cheaper than dont' list it. I attended a Univ. for 4 years. During that time I took about 4 classes at a local cc. I did not list that college on my resume because I didn't graduate there and no place is going to care that I took a few classes there and then transferred them to the univ.
As far as work history. I have going back to 2006. That was when I started my first Accounting job while in college so it relates most to my field. My jobs before that did not relate to my career. In previous years I would list them but now that I have better experience that is where I start. If you have been at the same place for 6 years I would only list a previous job if it relates to your field, If it was say fast food or retail while you were starting college or in high school than dont' put it on.
I am not sure about the college - I know that an ex of mine had the same issue, as his college degree was never completed and it needed less than 10 credits to finish and the degree was in music theory which didn't apply to his job at all. You could put down the colleges you attended and consider somehow listing the classes that you took under it or include the classes in your cover letter to indicate how they are related to the job that you are applying for.
I would list the colleges and since you are leaving out degrees, it will show you didn't finish. I think it's better than leaving it off because then you can't really talk about your college education at all... well you can but it would look odd without it on the resume.
References - They don't go on the bottom of your resume. If they say to provide references at the time of submitting your resume (I never saw this) then do so, but I always put it on separate paper and I use a "letterhead" of my name and whatnot and put it on the same paper/letterhead. I also always bring this with me to all of my interviews.
I would include the job you were/are at for the 6 yrs because it shows a stable job history and I am sure that will be your reference. You should also include the other job that applies to the position, esp if you plan on talking about any skills you developed there and how they pertain to the job you are applying for.