I thought these remarks were particularly helpful [regarding what a resume IS and ISN’T]:
“It is a mistake to think of your resume as a history of your past, as a personal statement or as some sort of self expression. Sure, most of the content of any resume is focused on your job history. But write from the intention to create interest, to persuade the employer to call you. If you write with that goal, your final product will be very different than if you write to inform or catalog your job history.”
I also liked that website because they said it was OK to deviate from protocol, and to be witty. So my opening line now is: “Porsche mechanic of the English language.”
Ambiance 
mockturtle said,
March 1, 2011 at 11:14 am
I thought these remarks were particularly helpful [regarding what a resume IS and ISN’T]:
“It is a mistake to think of your resume as a history of your past, as a personal statement or as some sort of self expression. Sure, most of the content of any resume is focused on your job history. But write from the intention to create interest, to persuade the employer to call you. If you write with that goal, your final product will be very different than if you write to inform or catalog your job history.”
Create interest. IMHO, that’s the key.
amba12 said,
March 2, 2011 at 12:47 am
I also liked that website because they said it was OK to deviate from protocol, and to be witty. So my opening line now is: “Porsche mechanic of the English language.”
mockturtle said,
March 2, 2011 at 10:25 am
I see you more as sculptor than a mechanic but it’s clever enough to catch the eye.
mockturtle said,
May 7, 2011 at 4:33 pm
I’m just using this unobtrusive place to test once again the use of italics. Please ignore. ;-)
mockturtle said,
May 7, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Well, I see [i] still [i/p] haven’t got it!
mockturtle said,
May 7, 2011 at 4:35 pm
OK–I see I stillhaven’t got it.
mockturtle said,
May 7, 2011 at 4:35 pm
I think I just about have it! :-)
mockturtle said,
May 7, 2011 at 4:36 pm
No, I don’t. :-(
mockturtle said,
May 7, 2011 at 4:41 pm
I’ll try using another method.
mockturtle said,
May 7, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Wow, it worked! :-)
mockturtle said,
May 7, 2011 at 8:44 pm
OK–now I’m trying the shorter version of italics to see if it works. I thought I had tried this before but maybe not.
mockturtle said,
May 7, 2011 at 8:44 pm
Yep. Thanks, Annie! ;-)