How do I write a resume adding "trucking" considering...

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  1. Longshot34

    Longshot34 Light Load Member

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    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
     
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  3. RCA1802

    RCA1802 Light Load Member

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    Make it all about logistics.
     
  4. Longshot34

    Longshot34 Light Load Member

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    Now there is an idea... Still stumped though...
     
  5. Longshot34

    Longshot34 Light Load Member

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    LOL...guess everyone else is just as stumped on this one as I am!
     
  6. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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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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  7. lostNfound

    lostNfound Road Train Member

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    Make it all about a sabbatical.




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  8. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    That is exactly what I would do. You don't have to say anything about being so ###### sick of the office that you went to trucking with the idea of never coming back!

    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.
     
  9. lostNfound

    lostNfound Road Train Member

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    I agree. While a resume should be accurate as to overall experience, skill and chronological detail, it is simply a sales tool for the individual for the sole purpose of getting an interview.

    An actual job application is a different story.
     
  10. onthefence

    onthefence Medium Load Member

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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.
     
  11. bullhaulerswife

    bullhaulerswife Forum Leader/Admin Staff Member Administrator

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    Transportation Relocation Engineer. :biggrin_25523:
     
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