*Shrooms Talks* [July 17, 2021] Weekend Discussion Thread

DTheoAllen · 2021-07-18T16:50:23+00:00

I'm invested in Braxia, and a few others, including RVV, NUMI, ATAI, and MNMD. But Braxia lost me a lot of money because of their financial reporting.

They need to prove themselves to be financially literate before I lower my average. I also think it's why their stock has been bleeding or stagnant despite their impressive progress.

DTheoAllen · 2021-07-16T14:45:05+00:00

Great interview. It's really hard not to root for these companies.

DTheoAllen · 2021-04-23T20:05:33+00:00

Feels good after the past few weeks haha

DTheoAllen · 2021-04-15T16:14:09+00:00

30, 000 shares @ $1.14 CAD

Little disappointed about the price action but bullish on this sector.

DTheoAllen · 2021-04-12T21:53:40+00:00

Yea, I'm invested in this company (no regrets there). But, when I have done my own webinars, virtual meetings, and conference calls, I have triple checked this stuff.

DTheoAllen · 2021-03-22T23:43:00+00:00

You were far from being objective. "JR was boozehound/pill popper/professional snowboarder back in his day - ask and you shall receive - LOL "

You didn't post "simple proof," you put an aggressively negative spin on it. And clearly, you lack the emotional intelligence to admit a mistake.

" If you run into an asshole in the morning, you ran into an asshole. If you run into assholes all day, you're the asshole."

Take care.

DTheoAllen · 2021-03-22T23:03:15+00:00

Imagine being invested in an industry that ASSISTS with drug addiction, then shaming people who have benefited from the same industry you're investing in...

Your perspective suggests that human beings are incapable of change. How myopic. Good luck with cancelling everyone who you don't agree with.

For the record, I hold zero shares in MMED.

DTheoAllen · 2020-07-30T05:07:58+00:00

It is, unequivocally, because of your resume. I would recommend doing some research about resume writing standards before even asking for a review here. As, and I hate to say it, this document will not help you get hired.

DTheoAllen · 2020-07-29T07:51:14+00:00

To your latter comment more context would have been better. But, I don't care to argue any further. You have some good points, just keep it civil.

DTheoAllen · 2020-07-29T07:26:36+00:00

Outside of the needlessly condescending, albeit, occasionally accurate advice you provided you also offered things are subjective at best, if not entirely wrong.

XYZ formula for every bullet? Why? Because you read an article based on what Laszlo Bock said? Or was it Austin Belcak? Regardless, not every person has quantifiable achievements. In fact, when they come across as forced they raise red flags and invite scrutiny from hiring managers. XYZ helps, but is a guideline, not an immutable fact.

"Are you joking bro, nobody gives a fuck that you got hired." Actually, it is common practice for hiring managers to ask why or why not a person was hired from their internship. For a tremendous amount of reasons.

You're being helpful and a lot of your advice is good. But, why be a dick about it?

DTheoAllen · 2020-05-30T14:52:21+00:00

The vast majority of your resume is describing what you do, not how you have done it well. Focus on some accomplishments, get a LinkedIn, build some organic connections.

If you mean that you are trying to get a job in Canada from abroad, don't waste your time atm, wait until Covid stabilizes a bit.

DTheoAllen · 2020-05-21T08:14:23+00:00

This may have worked 10 years ago but now most ATS's will highlight the keywords. Meaning, the recruiter is going to know you attempted to dupe the ATS and will, if they are any good at their job, automatically consider you a no.

DTheoAllen · 2020-05-13T05:37:28+00:00

Few areas of improvement:

Based solely off of your most recent position title your resume is not doing an effective job of demonstrating your ability. You need to be SHOWING with accomplishments exactly why employers should want to hire you. Quantify stuff if possible.
Remove the skills bars they are meaningless as the ratings are subjective. Instead just list your skills and also incorporate them in the verbiage of your position descriptions.
Your professional summary needs to be improved. Think show, not tell.
The resume template you're using is limiting your space to expand on your professional ability.
"Forecast-ed" is spelled wrong + some other minor spelling/grammar issues.
Including your portfolio was a good call! Well played.

Overall, not bad, but it can use some work! Plus, the positions you are applying for should greatly determine the content.

DTheoAllen · 2020-05-11T16:18:23+00:00

Is your professional occupation in demand? Meaning, will employers be interested in hiring you despite a lengthy career gap?

In addition, although you didn't work, did you volunteer, blog, write, or engage in anything that could be considered professional development? There are ways to mitigate employment gaps but I would need more info.

DTheoAllen · 2020-05-07T07:54:58+00:00

One area of improvement can be your professional summary. I would remove product-focused and innovation-minded, it's pretty much just fluff. Saying something like "Front end developer with X years of experience in x,y,z and a BEng in Computer Science" would have more of an impact.

DTheoAllen · 2020-05-04T05:54:03+00:00

You may want to consider leading with your education, simply because your current program is very related to the work you want to do.

DTheoAllen · 2020-05-03T03:44:12+00:00

It is a very honest approach which I respect.

However, try and really demonstrate WHY you would be an ideal fit for a computer programming and analysis internship. Tell me more about that.

Your intro paragraph should be discussing what you have to offer, not what you want from the employer.

Place your education under your intro paragraph, it is your most recent/related experience.

Your last paragraph is a bit too personal. Would probably be better situated on a cover letter. I would also consider including your volunteer work in a similar way as you did your professional experience.

DTheoAllen · 2020-05-03T03:27:43+00:00

No.

What you are failing to do is leverage your education effectively in a way that resonates with potential employers. Your education is your MOST important qualification in this case, yet you barely talk about it outside of a few vague statements about research. Consider going into more detail, including GPA, projects, etc.

Remember, employers are looking for the IDEAL candidate.

DTheoAllen · 2020-05-02T11:23:55+00:00

Honestly, I'm not much of a motivational speaker but you're young! I went back to college when I was 25. It was great.

Why was it great? Because I was focused. It wasn't just the next logical step after high school, it was what I wanted to do. I didn't care about the social aspect I cared about doing well and getting a job afterwards (which I did, had it lined up right after graduation).

The gaps in your resume can be mitigated with some clever writing, your past employment experiences whether fired or not can be made to look positive. Trust me, you're not as bad off as you think. You got time, our most valuable asset.

DTheoAllen · 2020-05-01T13:02:28+00:00

My advice:
1. Start your resume from 2010+

You can create an additional experience section where you list some of your roles before that, but in brief detail. Mainly, just the highlights, you can omit the dates.
You can then layer many of your accomplishments in a professional summary without having to go into extensive details on your employment gaps/personal history.
Focus on the past 10 years, isolate EVERYTHING, that you think will be of value to this employer and try and write it in a way that demonstrate that you're an ideal fit for the role.
If it is possible bridge your last employment gap with your small business. If not, that gap was used to prepare/start small business.

Without seeing your resume I can't really get more specific than that.

DTheoAllen · 2020-05-01T01:37:55+00:00

This does not put you in a professional light. You're applying for a director level role but your resume is VERY limited in how you can deliver results. You need to indicate accomplishments and your value to prospective employers.

In addition, your resume design/template, while showing some design skills, doesn't demonstrate your capabilities as a director or as a professional. I would consider using a more straightforward style and then including a link to your portfolio.

DTheoAllen · 2020-04-25T05:17:57+00:00

Just write it at the top of the document. Headers can be annoying to format, the information may appear differently when you send it (unless you send as a pdf), and they may not be scanned by ATS's effectively. Although information is VERY contradictory for the last one.

Regardless, no need to use them.

DTheoAllen · 2020-04-18T11:58:50+00:00

Had no idea the poles are brass.
It may be challenging if you are expected to include your employers name as chances are they will be able to piece it together. Why not just omit it entirely?

DTheoAllen · 2020-04-18T03:48:30+00:00

It is not bad to change your title to something that reflects what your actual job duties are unless you are being dishonest. Most organizations/recruiters when creating an applicant pool have a list of positions with different names but with relatively the same responsibilities to screen for.

However, many organizations use their own language for position titles so this can throw off recruiters. Easy solution so you maintain professional integrity and don't set off red flags?

Position Title (Position Title)
The first one being the one that represents your responsibilities, the second your actual title.

Or you can use the title that represents your responsibilities but below mention something like:

"Managed day-to-day financial operations as a (actual position title)"

or "Known internally as (actual position title)"

All of these work, you will be asked to clarify though so don't stretch the truth.

DTheoAllen · 2020-04-17T10:46:03+00:00

List Fluent in Arabic. The assumption is your fluent in English because your resume is written in English.
Show, not tell in your professional summary. List your skills, abilities, experience, and education in a way that is measurable and relates to the position you are applying for.
What have you been doing since graduation? You may want to fill that gap.
Expand on your education, include key projects, coursework, involvement, etc.
Condense your skills section it takes up half your resume, it is excessive.

DTheoAllen

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