Добрый день.
Ситуация следующая!
Начал поиск работы. Изначально старался слать резюме по объявленниям и открытым вакансиям, даже если опыт работы требовался больше чем есть. Желаемых ответов не было. Тогда начал просто подбирать списки компаний в моей месности и слать им резюме и cover letter. Опять же желанных ответов не было. Стал вопрос… что конкретно не то я делаю?
Михаил Портнов уже дал несколько советов, но порекомендовал создать ветку для обсуждения этого вопроса.
Итак… Я рассматриваю 3 возможных причины
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Плохое cover letter
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Плохое Резюме
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Неправильная техника рассылки
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Уже достоверно известно, что у меня cover letter полный “отстой”. Это может быть одной из причин неудач. Его надо корректировать.
вот его теперешнее содержание
Hello
I saw your posting on XXX for the QA Engineer position so I’m submitting my resume for review
As you will see from my Resume, I am currently working for Early Morning Software as the Quality Assurance Tester. In my present position I am responsible for managing quality assurance documentation, testing and bug tracking procedures.
It is my strong belief that I will become an asset to your company because I’m detail-oriented, a quick learner and I have the mind-set. I’m hopeful that you’ll give me a chance. One of the best things about my career has been that I’ve always had the opportunity to do the job because people were willing to give me a chance and I hate to disappoint.
I hope that I can speak with someone a little more about the position and the company.
Yours sincerely
Andrei Lab
Philadelphia, PA, 19115
Соответсвенно, любые предложения и даже критика о том как составить грамотное cover letter более чем приветсвуются. А может даже кто то сможет поделиться примерами.
Хотя иногда, когда отсылал резюме с сайтов на конкретно известные позиции, то cover letter даже и не прикреплял. Результат один и тот же.
- Резюме (мое мнение) неплохое, хотя всегда можно что то добавить или изменить. Не думаю что оно кординально влияет на то, что нет ответов. Но я новичок, по этому тоже выкладываю его на критику.
Andrei Lab
Philadelphia, Pa
267-269-хххх
ХХХХХ.com
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a QA Tester position.
SUMMARY:
- 3 years of industry experience including 1 year in Software Testing
- Hands on experience in testing Web and Desktop applications (Business Portals, ERP)
- Hands on experience in using bug tracking and documentation systems (TFS, Mantis)
- Hands-on experience with RDBMS/SQL (Oracle, SQL Server)
- Proficient in creating Test Cases, Test Scenarios
- Good understanding of all phases of Software Development Life Cycle
- Experience in creating scripts for automation testing (QTP, Win Runner)
- Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Great experience of working in multicultural atmosphere
- Pro-active, self motivated, results oriented
- Fast and positive when under pressure
- Green card holder (eligible to work in the United States for any employer)
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS), Mantis
- Quick Test Pro, WinRunner
- Oracle (using TOAD), SQL Server 2008
- FireFox, Internet Explorer, Opera
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, CorelDraw
- Windows 2000/XP/Vista
CAREER TO DATE:
05/2009 – Present QA Engineer. Early Morning Software, Baltimore, MD, USA
Early Morning Software (EMS) http://www.emslab.com is a dynamic research and development laboratory specializing in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering and Consulting. I participated in testing the prismcompliance.com (Prism) application. Prism is a diversity and contract compliance management tool that allows a government to track diversity goals across contracts, labor, concessions, credit card and other purchasing vehicles.
Main responsibilities:
- Manual and automation testing of the http://www.prismcompliance.com web application
- Created Test Cases for new implementations
- Replaced existing Test Cases with new Test Cases as new ********s were added and the GUI elements changed
- Created SQL Queries in Toad for Oracle to verify inserted and updated records
- Participated in development the Smoke Test, developed an automation script for the Smoke Test using Quick Test Pro
- Run reports developed in Crystal Reports to verify that they contains new values added to the application
- Validated the workflow of creating and updating vendors, contracts, agreement, certifications, and employees
- Reported bugs to the Bug Tracking System (Microsoft Team Foundation Server)
- Worked in tight contact with the development team to resolve issues appeared when executing tests
Starting from 07/2009 I have been additionally responsible for:
- Distributing tasks among other testers
- Approval or Rejecting builds on Test and RC environments
Environment: Microsoft TFS, Toad for Oracle, QTP, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office, Windows XP/Vista
06/2007 – 05/2008 QA Tester. SVIAT, Minsk, Belarus
SVIAT is one of the largest auto parts wholesale companies in Belarus. Primary business is to sell auto equipment and spares. Company developed an ERP system to manage all internal resources. The system allows SVIAT to manage contracts, orders, vendors, clients, employees, equipment, payment, etc. I was personaly responsible for testing the software including usability testing and ********al testing
Main Responsibilities:
- Developed and maintained the Smoke Test, run it for each new build
- Created Test Cases for recently implemented and least stable modules on base of existing ********ality
- Сreated Test Cases for new implementations
- Reported defects to the Bug Tracking System (Mantis)
- Tested application using Test Cases as well as tested existing modules on base of obtained user experience
- Tested ERP in multiuser mode;
- Created automation scripts for the Smoke Test using WinRunner
- Created SQL Queries in SQL Server 2005 to verify inserted and updated records
- Worked in tight contact with development team to ensure that bugs are resolved
Environment: Mantis, SQL Server 2005, FireFox, Opera, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office, Windows XP
06/2006 – 06/2007 Design Civil Engineer, Minsk, Belarus
Main Responsibilities:
- Developed projects using different CAD systems
- Transferred projects from sketches to computer models
- Checked projects developed by other engineers
- Trained junior engineers
Environment: AutoCAD, Credo, CorelDraw, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Windows 2000/XP
EDUCATION:
2006 BS in Road and Transport objects construction, National Technical University, Minsk, Belarus
EXCELLENT REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
- Техника рассылки резюме. Что я не правильно делаю? Кто как рассылает резюме ? Какие должны быть правила, принципы,требования?
В данный момент у меня такой принцип… слать всем.
Кроме того, на меня и жену у нас одна машина, вротую в идеале хотелось бы купиь сразу после устройства на работу, по этому в данный момент есть ограничение радиуса поиска работы примерно 25-30 миль.
Хотя если в таком радиусе и дальше не будет ответов, то он расшириться.
Итого:
Что и как исправить, подредактировать и внедритьт для более удачного поиска работы?
всем заранее спасибо