Junior Resume (Big 4/Corp Fina/Risk Management)

Give me some feedback please.

I'm not sure what types of jobs I'd even be in the running for.

I've heard that I have decent background to go into risk management or simple corporate finance, but I may get a MPA and do Big 4 Audit in Oil/Gas or Financial Services (Insurance).

Honestly guys what would you do if you were me.

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Computer: Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook(wtf) - I'm no expert but you could just remove this line altogether. Also not sure if Microsoft Office Specialist Certification adds anything to your resume.

Is poker as an interest something you are mostly bullshitting about or really you are good at it/knowledgeable? If the guy whos reading your resume and sees that, he/she could just easily shoot you a probability/how would you deal with a certain situation in poker during an interview - especially if you are going for risk management positions.

It's a quite mediocre CV in fact.

 
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Computer: Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook(wtf) - I'm no expert but you could just remove this line altogether. Also not sure if Microsoft Office Specialist Certification adds anything to your resume.

Is poker as an interest something you are mostly bullshitting about or really you are good at it/knowledgeable? If the guy whos reading your resume and sees that, he/she could just easily shoot you a probability/how would you deal with a certain situation in poker during an interview - especially if you are going for risk management positions.

It's a quite mediocre CV in fact.

Poker is something I've done literally as a part time money maker (playing online) so I know lots of the probability and would be able to respond very well to any situations.

I know I'm a mediocre guy, that's why I am pushing for more mediocre jobs (Big 4, Corp Fina, etc). It might not add much but I have a legitimate certification to help with troubleshooting and advanced use of those but I will probably remove it that entire line. Thanks.

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UTDFinanceGuy smashzR:

Computer: Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook(wtf) - I'm no expert but you could just remove this line altogether. Also not sure if Microsoft Office Specialist Certification adds anything to your resume.

Is poker as an interest something you are mostly bullshitting about or really you are good at it/knowledgeable? If the guy whos reading your resume and sees that, he/she could just easily shoot you a probability/how would you deal with a certain situation in poker during an interview - especially if you are going for risk management positions.

It's a quite mediocre CV in fact.

Poker is something I've done literally as a part time money maker (playing online) so I know lots of the probability and would be able to respond very well to any situations.

I know I'm a mediocre guy, that's why I am pushing for more mediocre jobs (Big 4, Corp Fina, etc). It might not add much but I have a legitimate certification to help with troubleshooting and advanced use of those but I will probably remove it that entire line. Thanks.

I think you could actually use that poker thing as a good selling point. I'm not sure how much BBs are out of question with this kind of CV, but that's definitely looking good if you are to apply to risk management spots.

 
  • i would take out "Utilized Excel and PowerPoint when training and managing new individuals hired yearly" and change it to something more focused on the managing and training of individuals, and less on the excel skills required. something along the lines of "Was put in charge of facilitating new employee training programs due to proven leadership, understanding of company policies, and organizational skills." Its going to be assumed you have experience with excel so you dont need to include that, just my opinion. Focus on the leadership aspect.

-Expand on "Fabricated and maintained new system which increased amount of clients reached by over 25%", go into more detail

-"Attended and organized meetings between players, coaches and school officials on a regular basis", take out attended, just start with "Organized...."

-"Raised over two thousand dollars in fundraising to support the rugby club with supplies and expenses" - put this bullet first, and expand on how you raised the money a little

-take out proficiency in excel, etc

overall its pretty solid, you just need to add more description to some of your bullets. I know the STAR (situation, task, action, result) method is used in interviews, but if its utilized on resume it can look really good

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