<p>what do u list on ur application?</p>
<p>Work experience, volunteering, classes you took in college, etc?</p>
<p>does anyone have an example i can look at?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Check yer PM adam</p>
<p>I will send you mine if you tell me your email.</p>
<p>alright thanks, ill PM you now. I didnt submit one and my application is at the committe, ill have to make one ASAP</p>
<p>TY Brand. I thought the resume Nazi's were about to steal the thread. The only reason mine was so long was because I'm an unusual case and that story needed to be told from more than one angle. Most wanted to know what I did between high school and college anyhow.</p>
<p>"if you are having success with your job/school applications and a 5-page resume, it is likely despite your resume, not because of it."</p>
<p>lol very true.</p>
<p>renix, perhaps you should add a note to each one of your posts saying something like "unless I specifically ask for your advice, don't give it...jackass". That may clear up any future arguments on forums like CC.</p>
<p>"I thought the resume Nazi's were about to steal the thread." Did you read the OP? For someone who appears to be easily offended, you use harsh words very freely. jmmom and others have given good advice, but it is obviously your choice whether or not to take it into consideration. One last piece of advice that you didn't ask for: don't always go around thinking you "know what you are doing". </p>
<p>Regardless, all the resumes I've worked with are for careers in finance, specifically investment banking. Like I said, things may be different for other careers. Still, I urge everyone to keep their resumes at a single page. Do your own research, read resume books, google "mit career center resume" (or any other good school) and read what their career center has to say about it.</p>
<p>Obviously some people still cannot read as my RESUME is not 5 pages, nor did I recommend making one that long.</p>
<p>Tasteful advice is welcome, but jumping on me without reading my posts is another. </p>
<p>Here's a piece of advice for you jack: Don't always go around thinking you know what you're talking about, especially when I'm not even talking about career resumes like you implied. Also "good advice" is only good when it's accurate to the question. Even then, it's subjective. Yes, people have posted good information and advice. However, there are plenty of qualified opinions that disagree and people need to take that into consideration. </p>
<p>If you tell me to stop thinking I "know what I'm doing" what gives you the right to do so? Oh wait, you have more posts!!</p>
<p>Oh wait, I forgot this too!</p>
<p>"unless I specifically ask for your advice, don't give it...jackass. And read before you rebut.." LOL</p>
<p>Nothing is wrong with a 5 page resume. Mine was 4.25 pages. The College Resume IS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT from the work resume.</p>
<p>I listed every award, distinction, test score I have received on my college resume. This is your chance to show off yourself to the fullest extent WITHOUT ANY limitations like character limits or whatnot.</p>
<p>This method works too. Especially if you have that much to fill out, it's only going to be impressive.</p>
<p>For example: On my internship applications, I didn't mention my numerous music awards because they wouldn't be pertinent (I just put classical music as an interest) but on my college resume, music fills up about 1.5 pages.</p>
<p>Someone gets it!</p>
<p>Thought I'd dig up this thread to make it known <em>despite</em> my long "resume" I'm going to an Ivy in a few weeks. I'm actually pretty sure it got me in to tell you the truth. So, children, never listen to the naysayers (especially if they're old mom types who don't know what they are talking about and can't read for content). ftw.</p>
<p>fyi - government resumes should not be limited to one page.</p>
<p>brand_182, could you possibly send me yours? i am planning on transferring next year and would love some guidance!</p>
<p>buy (or rent) books, that's what i did</p>
<p>i seriously think we should stop calling it a resume and consider it as a detailed activity sheet. I sent in 2 pages listing everything I was involved in from activities/EC's, to work experience, and volunteering--all of which were described in detail with leadership positions and significant awards.</p>
<p>I think a resume is what you send in for employment, and like what everyone else says, it should only be one page. A college activity sheet on the other hand (one that mimics the format of the common app) should use as much space as necessary, though 2 pages is usually more than enough.</p>
<p>btw: isthisit, if you want a copy of mine, i don't mind sending it either.</p>