Re: Zelda's 2019 French Log
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 5:18 pm
Wow, lots of interesting things to think about. Thanks for the replies.
I have a resume that is split into two columns, a fat one on the left for previous jobs (3 employers, so nothing too crazy), and then on the right there is a narrow column that lists the extras: Skills, Education and Language. I'm under 30 and have not attended college so my resume is not in danger of being too long.
I can understand that languages might not be relevant for some jobs, but in administration and receptionist positions I don't think it can hurt anything. These jobs are big on communication and language is an extension of that. However I can totally understand how xenophobic employers might not like to see additional languages on resumes -- my guess is that this would be more of a problem in specific areas in the US. In addition, I needed something to refer to when explaining the gap in my work history (this is the only time I got really vague in my interviews - I felt nervous about it and I should have taken the time to practice my answer to this question).
By the way, I'm 99% sure I got the job I wanted! I have an informal offer (the owner just called and said they want me). It's totally laid back, the employer/employees are super genuine and they aren't skimping on the pay. In the interview we didn't even discuss skills, they are looking for a good personality match for their small office. Apparently my love of animals and specifically dogs was one of the main reasons they liked me.
I have a resume that is split into two columns, a fat one on the left for previous jobs (3 employers, so nothing too crazy), and then on the right there is a narrow column that lists the extras: Skills, Education and Language. I'm under 30 and have not attended college so my resume is not in danger of being too long.
I can understand that languages might not be relevant for some jobs, but in administration and receptionist positions I don't think it can hurt anything. These jobs are big on communication and language is an extension of that. However I can totally understand how xenophobic employers might not like to see additional languages on resumes -- my guess is that this would be more of a problem in specific areas in the US. In addition, I needed something to refer to when explaining the gap in my work history (this is the only time I got really vague in my interviews - I felt nervous about it and I should have taken the time to practice my answer to this question).
By the way, I'm 99% sure I got the job I wanted! I have an informal offer (the owner just called and said they want me). It's totally laid back, the employer/employees are super genuine and they aren't skimping on the pay. In the interview we didn't even discuss skills, they are looking for a good personality match for their small office. Apparently my love of animals and specifically dogs was one of the main reasons they liked me.