Re: a question regarding resumes

[pomeranz@netcom.com (Hal Pomeranz)]

I like Todd's suggestion of descriptive sentences containing lists of
buzzwords.

One format that I've used successfully for several years is to list
buzzwords as bullet items at the top of the resume, followed by
several short descriptions of projects I've worked on which
demonstrate how I've used the buzzwords.  For example:

   o Implement and deploy mechanism for distributing DNS and other network
     information to 300 heterogenous UNIX machines
 
   o Manage transition of 400 node LAN from RIP to OSPF routing

Now when I say I know Perl and BIND on a lot of Unix flavors, the
reader will now how and at what level I have experience with these.
When I list RIP and OSPF under routing protocols I'm familiar with,
there is some evidence that I understand the trade-offs and
difficulties of transition.

SAGE has already published the job descriptions booklet and we're
working on a book on how to interview and hire System Administrators.
I'm thinking that the SAGE membership might be well served by
publishing a book from the other perspective-- how to write resumes,
look for jobs, interview, etc. for System Administrators.  SAGE Board?
Ellie?  Are you listening?

--Hal