Kyle Said:

What's wrong with my resume?

We Answered:

I think your resume is too responsibilities focused and isn't providing the reader with a clear grasp of how you have impacted the organizations at which you have worked. Many of your bullet points seem to stop short of telling the whole story – something that could be resolved by including more quantifiable achievements. For example, when you say

"Developed a system to track tanker’s movements from the point of origin to destination."

I would like to know how this impacted the company. Did it increase tanker availability or reduce costs? Are there metrics that speak to the impact?

I would take second look at all of your bullets and ask yourself, "Does this communicate an accomplishment or a responsibility? Am I telling the reader how this achievement positively effected the company?"

I will attach a link to my blog, which has quite a few good resume writing tips. I think you might find it helpful.

Best of luck in the job search!

Eileen Said:

Resume help please! How can I fix?

We Answered:

Not bad. I like the fact you have no objective. That to me is pure BS. I know what you want when I get the resume.
One thing I do not like is the fact you are detail oriented which is fine except many detail style people are obnoxious. I would say something to counter that such as people enjoy working with me.
Best of luck A1M0S

Ray Said:

I need ideas on how to start up my home business?

We Answered:

Yes this one has a target market of over 250,000,000 myspace, hi5, facebook user's. You can make some extra money by using and promoting Video chat, Video dating, Video conferencing, Video resume impress employers make the greatest first impressions get in the door big time! inviting friends... friendswin pays you to use it, sharing 52% of their with the imr users.
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Love to see you making money risk free! there will be a mad rush there soon Noel :-)

George Said:

How much should I charge for freelancing...?

We Answered:

I started same way. My first prices were what I needed to make a week to pay the bills. Then I started to get hold of prices from other consultants and gradually moved my way into those ranges. At first, it is more important to get the work than make full rates. If you do a good job, then you can ease into the full rates as everyone will know you are worth it and you will have built a reputation and referral network.

You need to do some research other than asking on Yahoo, what rates are for your services. Clients often resent free-lancers who charge the same as the big company, but have no staff, insurance, etc. So expect to enter the market below full rates. Always remember that $500 is better is $0 even if it could have been $1000. Once you get a steady client base, you can charge more, as I said above.

Also, don't be above the pro bono work. I do it for special clients that I want to show appreciation, or who I think can get me ahead by referrals etc. Think of it like a promo gift instead of wine or candy. Try to emphasize to your clients that you want them to think of you as resource. If can do quick easy, I will give it to them. Surprising how well that goes over. Once they get in habit (or feel comfortable) of calling you for a quick question, they just don't call anyone else...

You sound very qualified and skilled - be smart about the fees and you will be successful!! Good luck!