What is the "best" resume format when one significant technical experience but no college degree?
Q. What is the "best" resume format for 40 y/o with a broad range of experience in a highly technical field? I am six months short of an executive bachelors in business admin, much of which is review. The position I seek would normally be held by someone with an advanced degree, which my resume lacks. How do I get past the gatekeepers looking for that degree, and how do I present the fact that I will have it soon (virtual completion is an option, so relocation is also an option)? Also, what are the different approaches to U.S, versus European submissions of such a resume? -Thank you.
Asked by Michael H - Fri May 19 09:37:43 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I appreciate your predicament. There was a chinese general who said " In a war, you should learn to turn your disadvantage into an advantage." I can give u some advice, based on my experience, its yours to judge. 1. Keep Resume crisp, nobody likes a long resume. 2. Stress on the fact that though you lack formal education, you utilised that time learning on the shop floor. 3. Highlight all innovations u have done. 4. For applying, keep awy from govt jobs and large corporations, who will not be bend rules they have set as entry filters. Go for small businesses , maybe propreitorship firms, where its been built by a single person, who will always value your worth. 5. Give a few references with phone numbers. Maybe attach a reco letter from… [cont.]
Answered by Trav - Fri May 19 10:00:14 2006