I have been trying like mad to get hired in global trading entities....however attempts didnt even get me an interview yet.
I feel there is something seriously wrong with my resume or the job applications I make...kindly help review it.
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No offense, but that resume is not going to cut it for U.S. applications. Instead of pointing out all the things that are wrong.
It should only be one page. Also, you really need to add quantitative detail to your bullet points (use numbers to quantify things you achieved in your past work)...
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you are a trader yet I see no numbers under your positions... don't you think there is something wrong with that
WSO Resume Review Score*: 4 (out of 15 possible)
Some explanation of the grading:
1, Wording/Bullets: This score represents the overall wording of the bullets and content throughout the resume. Are there action words? are the experiences explained clearly? Does the candidate quantify their impact where possible?
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Thanks, Patrick
Thank you ..I was just waiting for some honest replies... Do you think that there should be more numbers than the achievement sections at the end... I will re-format my resume and try bringing it on... Grateful to you 'asiamoney' and 'yeahright'
You need a track record. And you need to learn how to write an American resume.
I am glad that you have a dream, and I hope I don't destroy it. But the number one reason that you are not being looked at for American jobs is because you are not in America at the moment. I have never heard of a prop shop hiring someone from India(or anywhere) and locating them to the US and sponsoring their work visa. It is simply not going to happen.
but you might be able to find a position with a big bank in India and transfer.....
I get you Sir....and even for other jobs across the globe I think I should be better equipped in armory. I will not quit and I will ramp up the necessities as advised through the seniors here.
Again......... I thank you sincerely.
Dear All, I have just re shaped my resume ..I have tried to follow the rules and inputs from the guns here. Please critique it again.. I am sure I wont stop till I break in.
"Consultant for developing High Speed Automation Software. "
Does this mean you can program? Or did you you do anything unique here?
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