First my question, then some background.
How do I write/re-write a resume to include the last 2 years of trucking to a resume that is extremely business oriented???
I ask this not because I have immediate plans to go back to the business world, but because I'm not so sure what the future holds considering a sick mother, father, among other immediate family issues that will require a great amount of my attention.
But heres the thing...my past employment has been (for the most part) in the center of corporate America; holding positions with titles such as "National Vice President of Technical Engineering", "National Director of IT Operations", "Regional VP of Sales", , etc, etc. SO...how would one add "trucker" to such a business oriented resume??? I absolutely LOVE what I do, I'm doing everything I can possibly do to remain in the industry until retirement. (at least that is the way I would like life to turn out) However, if I must return to the dreaded world of suits, ties, and breifcases, then I should, at the very least, be prepared with an updated resume.
Like my sister-in-law, I've written scores and scores of resumes on the side for internet based companies as well as individual job hunter. However, I have never seen, nor had to add, employment in the transportation industry to a resume. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Functional, Chronological, Combination, Targeted...any "type" of resume format that can be suggested will help...
Thanks in Advance,
LS
How do I write a resume adding "trucking" considering...
Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by Longshot34, Aug 7, 2011.
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LOL...guess everyone else is just as stumped on this one as I am!
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If you're going to be driving . . . a resume isn't much use. Fill out the application and go for it. Now if you're looking at getting into the office end of trucking, then you may need that resume.
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But something like, "I went through a time when I was trying to prioritize my life. I decided to leave the office for a while, and try something different. So I went into trucking. I drove for X number of years, and decided that I really would be happier back in the office again."
You never want to LIE on a resume, but you sure can put a "spin" on things to make you look a bit better. -
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I am having the same problem, but it may be easier for me as I don't have much time in trucking. I have 1 month at USA Truck and 8 weeks at Pepsi. I'm not sure how to spin this either.
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Transportation Relocation Engineer.
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