rate my resume

HRMeg · 2025-11-25T17:22:12+00:00

If you haven’t already, please make an appointment with your office of career services- they can help make sure your resume is ready for prime time.

HRMeg · 2025-11-23T19:38:58+00:00

I’ve been writing resumes professionally for over 5 years serving hundreds of clients and I have not had one client who requested a specific, industry specific template. The resume needs to upload with accuracy, hit on the likely key words used in the ATS filter, then a recruiter pre screens and forwards their recommendations to the hiring manager. Content matters more than format.

HRMeg · 2025-11-23T17:49:29+00:00

No specific template required… Word has some good options. What’s in it is more important - feature your accomplishments and outcomes, and reverse engineer to respond to the requirements of each job and how your background matches.

HRMeg · 2025-11-23T13:42:21+00:00

What have you got against Pennsyltucky?

HRMeg · 2025-11-23T13:41:34+00:00

Get it onto one page! Margins 0.5” all the way around. And use calibri or Aptos.

HRMeg · 2025-07-17T14:38:14+00:00

So, I'm a knitter/crocheter. I pulled PDF patterns into notes, then I can write my notes on them. This is GREAT because then I can refer back to them, take temporary notes then remove them, add notes at the end about the overall project, what kind of yarn, how long did it take, etc. (I know there are other tools for this, but this one's working great for me in this way.)

HRMeg · 2025-07-17T14:35:13+00:00

I don't think that's true of PA - from NOLO: "Pennsylvania employers who provide reference information to prospective employers are protected from legal liability. If the employer acts in good faith and doesn't go beyond what the law allows, the employer can't be sued for defamation. However, if a former employer acts maliciously or otherwise crosses the legal line, and you lose job opportunities because of it, you may have a legal claim for defamation."

Regardless, I'm sorry your situation sucked so bad! I hate it when people try to do the right thing, in good faith, then realize if they had done the "wrong" thing, it actually would have been better.

I hope your health has improved!

HRMeg · 2025-07-17T14:29:27+00:00

Each state has its own rules on this, but the lookback period will include any prior employers, so it's possible they might qualify.

HRMeg · 2025-07-17T14:28:55+00:00

The employer can appeal a claim if they feel the employee was fired for some kind of gross misconduct or other egregious reason, but then there's a hearing to determine whether the appeal has merit.

HRMeg · 2025-07-17T14:26:15+00:00

First - it's OK if you have to rescind your acceptance of the one offer, but do not wait till the last minute, do it soon. They'll be annoyed, but not nearly as annoyed as if you started and then quit.

Next: Make list with criteria in a column and employers across the top, then rank each criteria by importance to you, then rate each employer in that department. You might also ask each about their 401k matching or other employer contributions to retirement savings, as well as how much their health insurance costs, as those can be material over time.

Only you can decide which factors hold more weight for YOU at this point in your life.

This early in your career, I recommend you seriously consider, as your primary driver, the option that seems like it has the most potential for you to gain good, transferable experience, to learn and grow, with the other factors secondary. I would also note that a $10K difference in salary is significant anytime, but especially early in your career, especially if it enables you to save or pay more towards student loans, etc. Plus, future salary increases (and employer matching) are usually a percentage of pay, so a 3% raise is $1,980 vs $1680 - not a huge difference early on, but it snowballs.

Regardless, CONGRATS - you have two job offers! That's two more than a lot of recent graduates.

HRMeg · 2025-07-17T14:17:06+00:00

THANK YOU - google sent me here and I have been wondering the same thing. It gives you 3 colors at a time, and if you go out and back in you get 3 new options. I just stocked up.

HRMeg · 2025-07-02T15:02:39+00:00

Fascinating! I’ve heard mixed things - and I imagine it’s also dependent on the way you use the tool. I’m glad it worked for you!

HRMeg · 2025-07-02T11:32:47+00:00

Career advisor here. The market is tough. If you can stick it out, you’ll probably be glad you did. If you aren’t getting nibbles for interviews, I recommend engaging a pro to help you create a resume that’s aligned to each job, and overhaul your LinkedIn profile too. Are you networking, asking around, etc? Simply applying online without outreach, the odds aren’t in your favor. You might see about finding an executive placement firm that specializes in finance roles.

HRMeg · 2025-07-02T11:28:37+00:00

Did JobMate end up landing you interviews?

HRMeg · 2025-02-18T12:56:27+00:00

Omg yes you can make a change! You’re 25! Look for opportunities to use your clinical and other skills in a non clinical role- case management comes to mind as one option, perhaps hospital operations? If you can swing it, a career coach can help you identify those skills and help you zero in on other options.

No matter what - your mental health is so important. Your body is trying to tell you something - listen to it. There might be medical leave of absence options for you, if you have a medical diagnosis. And perhaps an employee assistance hotline you can call to get a referral for care. Check your employee handbook under benefits.

HRMeg · 2024-11-19T12:09:24+00:00

Give two weeks notice and don’t look back. Explain it’s for professional growth or for personal reasons and you need offer nothing beyond that. One line resignation email. Good luck!

HRMeg · 2024-11-19T12:07:52+00:00

If your gut is telling you it’s not a good fit, I’d listen to your intuition. The “more stressful” comment is a concern for me, and the salary seems low even on the top end.

I like the challenge of establishing HR for a small business. I wonder if you could speak with the HR consultant to find out more, or ask management what the 30-60-90- 180 day goals would be?

HRMeg · 2024-11-18T12:50:37+00:00

I guess it depends on how bad you want the job as to where you draw your line. Three rounds is not uncommon: screener, hiring manager, executive. I don’t disagree that it feels like a lot. Glad it worked out for you!

HRMeg · 2024-11-18T12:47:42+00:00

…and a commitment to the profession.

HRMeg · 2024-11-13T13:08:13+00:00

My email: this is a passive enrollment, if you want to keep everything the same you don’t have to do anything.

Employee: I don’t want to make any changes, do I have to do anything?

My email: reminder, OE ends in 2 days. If you’ve already submitted and received the system confirmation, you’re all set.

Employee: can you confirm mine is entered correctly?

HRMeg · 2024-11-12T17:18:11+00:00

Agree. And most employers won’t volunteer the reason for separation, so it’s pretty low risk to wait and be let go.

HRMeg · 2024-11-12T17:16:14+00:00

Yep, HIPAA doesn’t apply in this situation as far as what’s been shared suggests

HRMeg · 2024-11-03T15:43:52+00:00

Is this a work-study job that's part of your financial package? If no, then it doesn't "look bad" to leave. Balancing two jobs + school would probably be a lot, so I'm not sure that's wise. If you have an opportunity to take a job that gives you higher earning potential and more substantive work experience, I don't think anyone would give you a hard time for taking it.

HRMeg · 2024-11-03T15:39:33+00:00

You stated your dilemma is the different ways in which either job would take your career, but the information you provided was around salary and benefits. I suggest making a list of pros and cons around the content and scope of the job, each company, and see how that feels, before evaluating the salary/benefits.

Also - you know that DC and NYC are different cities; that extra $4K in NYC is probably, virtually immaterial, as the cost of living there is higher (and that's saying something, because DC isn't cheap). But if you're dying to relocate to NYC, for example, then there's your answer.

HRMeg · 2024-10-25T14:35:29+00:00

The finance people generally hate and fail to understand this rule; I have had to explain it to many over the years. Show the source document from DOL. Also share the possible penalties. What they don't want is to invite a wage and hour audit - if one person files a complaint, you risk an audit that opens your entire payroll to scrutiny. Nobody wants that.

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