Advice on Job Hunting?

Question

I am currently unhappy where I am currently employed and I wish to find another job.
The only problem is, I do not really have one particular thing that I want to do. Of course, education is a big factor, and I have only attended some college.
I am a very artistically talented and intelligent individual. I can write, paint, draw, take photographs, and I have tons of work experience, but I don't know what field my resume' should be geared towards. In any job I have had I could accomplish any task that was put in front of me, but I am having trouble specifying what to put in my resume that will capitalize on these things.
Right now I am a technical writer, but I only have 5 months technical writing experience, and a lot of resume' websites want specifics on job field. Any advice on what I should do to brush up my resume' with the talents I have?

Answer 1

Try a variation on your "standard" resume where you group your skills that are transferrable to just about any occupation. That'll get you in the ballpark. For an example, go to CareerBuilder.com and look under resume help. You'll be able to find an example of career change resumes.

Regarding your "standard" resume --- find a job that appeals to you and customize your resume to that job. In fact, tailor your resume to the job for which you're applying. It may seem like a lot of work -- and in a way it is -- but you'll be surprised at how much it helps you focus and how much you discover about yourself.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Decide on the industry u want to pursue . As of now , u relatively new to the field . So if u trying to stick on to the field , just put in the experience in ur resume and add teh other qualities as Extars Curriculars .
But importantly target ur resume to suit the JOB .
Its very difficult to exaplain unless u have a certain job in mind .
Overall write a good resume , use the extra points well - put some achievemnts etc

Cheers and good luck

Answer 3

First, do the 3E's to find out for sure what you want to do.
What do you enjoy?
Where are you effective?
When do people encourage you for your efforts.
It sounds like you are very talented and the real issue will be deciding which field. "Graphic Artist" - technical seems to be your general field. In that area, a portfolio of what you have done professionally could be attached to your resume. Colleges are increasingly giving "life credit" for work accomplished. You may want to pick up some of those. They would be impressive and help blur your educational situation.
Finally - you wrote you are unhappy. I'm sorry.

Answer 4

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Good luck on your endeavor!