18. December 2007 | Show Originial
The end of the year brings a few things of note: biting wind from the North, the holidays, and of course, holiday movies. (That's my favorite part, naturally.) Many of my family members have birthdays in December, so we usually take those chances to catch each and every holiday film as part of our birthday celebrations. For my mom's birthday this year, we went to see "Fred Claus". It's a story about Saint Nicholas himself, sibling rivalry, the spirit of giving, and most unfortunately, job efficiency.
Fred Claus (Vince Vaughn), Santa's bitter older brother, has a problem maintaining a job, and perhaps knowing what he should do with his life. Santa Claus (Paul Giamatti) is under fire by an unspecified (one of my problems with the film) secret group that employs all the world's holiday icons. Not long before the holidays enter that crucial phase for the man in the big red suit, Fred finds himself in need of $50,000 and cons little brother into letting him work for a short period at the North Pole to gather the hefty sum of money. Unfortunately for Santa, Fred arrives on the same day that the efficiency expert, Clyde Northcut (Kevin Spacey), arrives to begin his inspection of the North Pole. It's a Vince Vaughn movie so I don't need to go into much detail about the antics that ensue. Kevin Spacey delivers an appropriately icey performance as Northcut, and Paul Giamatti is an odd, but endearing, choice for Saint Nick. There's a sibling rivalry fight on a snowmobile, an impressive soundtrack (including Phil Spector's classic reimagining of "Sleigh Ride", performed by The Ronettes), Paris, Superman references, and of course, elves learning to dance.
The movie wouldn't have made much sense if Fred Claus had gotten his hands on The Employment Guide®'s 2007 Job Seeker Survival Guide (JSSG). He immediately would have been able to organize his job experience into a beautiful resume, know where to look for jobs, and what the right job for him would have been. Possibly saving Santa the painful stress he was put through! At least it would have saved him $50,000.
Yesterday we talked about how you can polish your resume by checking and double checking your information. What about the actual information you list, though? What should be included? How much is too little or not enough? Here are some tips on what you (and the Fred Claus' of the world) should include in your resume.
Always state your objective. This should be a specific statement in relation to the position you're applying for. (Or a generalized statement if you're submitting more than one resume to multiple companies in the same field.) I.e., "To secure a challenging position in a growing company where I can utilize my sales and customer service skills."
Highlight your skills. Showcase any foreign languages you speak, computer and/or software skills, and any other technical or skilled trade certifications you may have.
List your work experience. It's only necessary to go back ten years when listing your previous work experience. Lemonade stands and bake sales are great money makers, but if you were ten, it's not necessary to list them. List your experience in reverse chronological order, beginning with your most recent experience.
Catalogue your education. Again, list your educational experience in reverse chronological order, beginning with any college or university, and going back to high school. List locations, types of degrees, and GPA.
Keeping your resume clean and concise will help ensure it stands out to an employer. Especially with the competitive holiday season nearing it's cumulative end, give yourself the gift of a stellar resume! Come back tomorrow for part 3 of our Holiday 5 Series!
Fred Claus (Vince Vaughn), Santa's bitter older brother, has a problem maintaining a job, and perhaps knowing what he should do with his life. Santa Claus (Paul Giamatti) is under fire by an unspecified (one of my problems with the film) secret group that employs all the world's holiday icons. Not long before the holidays enter that crucial phase for the man in the big red suit, Fred finds himself in need of $50,000 and cons little brother into letting him work for a short period at the North Pole to gather the hefty sum of money. Unfortunately for Santa, Fred arrives on the same day that the efficiency expert, Clyde Northcut (Kevin Spacey), arrives to begin his inspection of the North Pole. It's a Vince Vaughn movie so I don't need to go into much detail about the antics that ensue. Kevin Spacey delivers an appropriately icey performance as Northcut, and Paul Giamatti is an odd, but endearing, choice for Saint Nick. There's a sibling rivalry fight on a snowmobile, an impressive soundtrack (including Phil Spector's classic reimagining of "Sleigh Ride", performed by The Ronettes), Paris, Superman references, and of course, elves learning to dance.
The movie wouldn't have made much sense if Fred Claus had gotten his hands on The Employment Guide®'s 2007 Job Seeker Survival Guide (JSSG). He immediately would have been able to organize his job experience into a beautiful resume, know where to look for jobs, and what the right job for him would have been. Possibly saving Santa the painful stress he was put through! At least it would have saved him $50,000.
Yesterday we talked about how you can polish your resume by checking and double checking your information. What about the actual information you list, though? What should be included? How much is too little or not enough? Here are some tips on what you (and the Fred Claus' of the world) should include in your resume.
Always state your objective. This should be a specific statement in relation to the position you're applying for. (Or a generalized statement if you're submitting more than one resume to multiple companies in the same field.) I.e., "To secure a challenging position in a growing company where I can utilize my sales and customer service skills."
Highlight your skills. Showcase any foreign languages you speak, computer and/or software skills, and any other technical or skilled trade certifications you may have.
List your work experience. It's only necessary to go back ten years when listing your previous work experience. Lemonade stands and bake sales are great money makers, but if you were ten, it's not necessary to list them. List your experience in reverse chronological order, beginning with your most recent experience.
Catalogue your education. Again, list your educational experience in reverse chronological order, beginning with any college or university, and going back to high school. List locations, types of degrees, and GPA.
Keeping your resume clean and concise will help ensure it stands out to an employer. Especially with the competitive holiday season nearing it's cumulative end, give yourself the gift of a stellar resume! Come back tomorrow for part 3 of our Holiday 5 Series!