Im in the process of applying for jobs, since its time for me to put my MBA to some good use. My dilemma is this; Im the Chair of our Industrial Relations committee at work which looks after the working conditions, monitors restructures etc etc, and Im also on the Equal Employment Opportunities board which looks after any harassment, disputes etc etc within my organisation. Both have provided me with skills in conflict resolution, mediation, industrial relations issues etc, which personally I believe are all good skills, however Im concerned that if I put them on my resume, I may be considered a bit of a unionist/trouble maker. Which Im pretty much the opposite of. What are your thoughts on this? Include them or leave them off my resume and only bring them up if they relate to a question I may be asked in an interview situation?
I would definitely include that information. But also tailor it for the job your applying for. And what you do list make it short and sweet: Example: ? Systems testing and user support ? Interpersonal and strong communication skills ? Problem solving and investigative skills My 2 cents.
stay true to yourself and put it on the resume but focus on what you learnt from it rather what the committees were about.
Definitely include them & the team skills they have helped you practise and develop. In an application for a specific position give an example of how you have helped resolve conflict, worked through issues and contributed to the comittee's cohesivenesss. Then be prepared to be teased out further on how you did these things, at an interview. Good luck!
Yes include it. good points from everyone. I use a short sharp covering letter as to why "they can't do without me" and "the good things I bring with me". Use this to introduce the CV. Look at job specifics and work the CV around so the the most relevant parts for the employer are at the beginning. Good to be proud of your achievements, as this is sure to be one of the things they are looking for. Good luck, Dean.
Resume What exactly is the opposite of the above, Lou???:LOL: Unless you can be seen to be "middle of the road" on these issues, then you could suffer by being seen to embrace either side of the equation. To put those skills to good use, you need to be totally unbiased, and not favour any particular view.(Otherwise you could alienate one of the protagonists in the dispute. Not good for dispute resolution.:LOL Put it in the resume, just don't qualify it by taking a position for or against. Cheers mate,
I can't offer much advice regarding your resume, but I can say this... Good luck with your job hunting :thumbsup:
The skills you seem to be trepidacious about work for both ends of the managerial/employee (unionist) spectrum, and should be included in your resume! If you are applying for a managerial position, bias the wording in that direction, don't "hide your talents under a bush" (Biblical reference). Good negotiators/arbitrators are a rare find and a true asset for any organisation. Best of luck!
Hey Louise.... If you need a reference add my name and mobile number and ill give them a good word for you:LOL: Max:thumbsup:
