Resume Rewrite from Indeed

[Vle045]

I had been editing the same resume document since I graduated in 1997.  Starting over seemed like a daunting task, so I decided to give the resume writing service through Indeed a try.  The cost I think was $89 which was a LOT cheaper than other services that I have seen over the years.  I sent them my resume and my LinkedIn profile link.  The thing that I found interesting was that they put my oldest work history under “Additional Experience” without dates.   They said it was to prevent ageism.  This was new to me.  I also noticed that they left off the dates of my Bachelors and Paralegal Certificate.  (I would guess for the same reason).  They included the expected graduation date for the MBA that I am just now starting and included my “badges” that were on my profile.  (I might not keep all of them). But this is how they listed my education…

Master of Business Administration, Human Resources, Jack Welch Management Institute, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Minor in Psychology, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Certificate, Paralegal, Gannon University
Education Law: Responsibilities and Protections, National Paralegal College, 2022
Google Workspace Specialization, Coursera, 2022
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification, Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE), 2021
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace, USF Corporate Training / Professional Education, 2021

[ss20ts]

I totally understand the ageism thing. It does seem weird that years are included for degrees and not others. Someone will notice that. This may make it look like you're trying to hide those years to some. Might be better off not including them at all and saying your MBA is in progress. Depending on what field you're in listing all of the certificates isn't necessary. Like if you're not going into anything that's law related leaving off the paralegal certificate is one way to lose something without the year. How long ago was your bachelor's degree?

[TINASAM]

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[Vle045]

I totally understand the ageism thing. It does seem weird that years are included for degrees and not others. Someone will notice that. This may make it look like you're trying to hide those years to some. Might be better off not including them at all and saying your MBA is in progress. Depending on what field you're in listing all of the certificates isn't necessary. Like if you're not going into anything that's law related leaving off the paralegal certificate is one way to lose something without the year. How long ago was your bachelor's degree?

My bachelor’s degree was in 1997.  By the time I’d earn my MBA, I will be about 50.  

[bjcheung77]

I would remove the "extra" fluff I already see in the resume, you want to keep it very condensed and concise, basically short and sweet. Example (if it is not going to be part of the requirements for the new jobs you're looking at), remove the certs such as the Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification, Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE), 2021

[ss20ts]

I totally understand the ageism thing. It does seem weird that years are included for degrees and not others. Someone will notice that. This may make it look like you're trying to hide those years to some. Might be better off not including them at all and saying your MBA is in progress. Depending on what field you're in listing all of the certificates isn't necessary. Like if you're not going into anything that's law related leaving off the paralegal certificate is one way to lose something without the year. How long ago was your bachelor's degree?

My bachelor’s degree was in 1997.  By the time I’d earn my MBA, I will be about 50.  

Oh yeah I wouldn't want 1997 and then 2022. It will definitely show your age which is a huge bummer. I feel old just typing 1997! LOL I was supposed to graduate from college that year....how that would have ever worked with going to community college first I don't know. Once I finally did finish my associate degree I would have had to attend a private school to be a junior. State schools would make me a second semester freshman which was complete nonsense.

[Vle045]

I would remove the "extra" fluff I already see in the resume, you want to keep it very condensed and concise, basically short and sweet.  Example (if it is not going to be part of the requirements for the new jobs you're looking at), remove the certs such as the Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification, Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE), 2021

Oh yeah, most of that I will probably remove.  I will have to see how much “white space’ that leaves behind.  Her version shifted me to two pages.  I had always tried to keep it to one page