how to write a resume and what to include in it. 2024
Senkoman12 reply :
i am almost 16 and like tournament fish with my bass club. and i have decided it is time to write a resume. i want to know how to write it and what to include. fishing is getting expensive and any little sponseer would help. btw my bass club is very invloved in the local community so i have plenty of that stuff
lynyrdsky1 reply :
Proper spelling will be the first thing.
Senkoman12 reply :
its not that i cant spell i just cant type
lynyrdsky1 reply :
There's something you need to work on. Most companies may not accept a handwritten resume. Typing has become a very common practice to where it is better to type instead of hand writing because it is cleaner and easier to read. If you get sponsored, the company may need you to write an article of some sort which will more than likelyneed to be typed.
Companies may turn you away due to having horrible typing skills, so work on that before anything else.
Tin reply :
ENGELS, MOEDERNEUKER! SPREEK JE HET?
Grey Wolf reply :
Quoteits not that i cant spell i just cant type
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whittler reply :
Have you ever considered just going back and reading what you wrote?
its not that i cant spell i just cant type
If you realize you have a problem then correct it. Get a dictionary, use spell check and learn where to capatialize. For example, sponseer, what is that?
Vinny Chase reply :
QuoteThere's something you need to work on. Most companies may not except a handwritten resume. Typing has become a very common practice to where it is better to type instead of hand writing because it is cleaner and easier to read. Also if you get sponsored the company may need you to write an article of some sort which will more than likely be needed to be typed.Companies WILL turn you away due to having horrible typing skills so work on that before anything else.
^Fixed
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
QuoteThere's something you need to work on. Most companies may not except ACCEPT a handwritten resume. Typing has become a very common practice to where it is better to type instead of hand writing because it is cleaner and easier to read. Also If you get sponsored, the company may need you to write an article of some sort which will more than likely be needed to be typed need to be typed.Companies may turn you away due to having horrible typing skills, so work on that before anything else.
Don't throw stones...
lynyrdsky1 reply :
Wasn't being a d*** just trying to help.
Tin reply :
"Only as good as your knowledge"
lynyrdsky1 reply :
seems i'm lacking at this time.....
peters_skeeter reply :
Concentrate on your studies in school. Math, science, and English are very important in everyday life. Studying proper English is going to be the top priority when writing a resume. Most colleges offer technical writing courses that would help with your writing skill. I am a horrible speller, but I am constantly checking my spelling and looking for synonyms to make sure I used the right words. I write estimates for home repairs for a large construction company and if I were to miss spell a word, it would be very embarrassing. :-[ The same would go for someone trying to "sell" to a sponsor. Don't let the majority of the people on this forum discourage you. If you could obtain a few sponsors to help with the cost of tournament fishing, more power to you. But if you say and school and land a good paying job, the need for sponsors is less of a priority and spending time on the water becomes the top priority. Good luck to you!
Tight lines buddy!
Grey Wolf reply :
Quoteseems i'm lacking at this time.....
Check spelling feature on this site works plus a dictionary. Don't be too lazy to use either.
River Rat316 reply :
Ahhhh The texting generation, you guys wouldn't believe the amount of resumes that are floating around out there with no punctuation, abbreviated, and misspelled words. My favorite was one I received that started out "hey man" and did not have one comma period or capitalized letter in the whole entire email. Of course the kid was 14, and made the statement that fishing was getting to expensive so he needed sponsors. 
lynyrdsky1 reply :
QuoteQuoteseems i'm lacking at this time.....Check spelling feature on this site works plus a dictionary. Don't be too lazy to use either.
Oh, did not even notice there was a check spelling feature on here ;D. Should of noticed that sooner.
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteseems i'm lacking at this time.....Check spelling feature on this site works plus a dictionary. Don't be too lazy to use either.
Oh, did not even notice there was a check spelling feature on here ;D. Should of noticed that sooner.
Yes, you should HAVE.
Spell check does not pick the correct word for you if the wrong word is spelled correctly.
I'm not picking on you specifically but if you post on a thread that has grammar and spelling as central topics, then you should be prepared to proofread your posts.
lynyrdsky1 reply :
Yes, you're right. I Have a hard time slowing down my thoughts to be able to pick up my own mistakes. Spelling is usually the easy part. Punctuation is what usually hurts me the most.
peters_skeeter reply :
QuoteAhhhh The texting generation, you guys wouldn't believe the amount of resumes that are floating around out there with no punctuation, abbreviated, and misspelled words. My favorite was one I received that started out "hey man" and did not have one comma period or capitalized letter in the whole entire email. Of course the kid was 14, and made the statement that fishing was getting to too expensive so he needed sponsors.
8-) jj. ISN'T THIS FUN?! 
lmoore reply :
After you wade through the grammar police, here are a few sections I would include.
1) Personal Bio: Let the companies get an idea of who you are and what your personality is like.
2) Tournament finishes: Not the most important part of promoting a company, but it definitely helps.
3) Positions of leadership: Let the companies see that you are comfortable taking initiative and being involved in a team effort.
4) Things you are willing to do for companies: Self-explanatory, but probably the most important aspect of your resume.
A couple more tips:
1) Don't run around with your hand out looking for free stuff from anyone and everyone. I can almost guarantee that you won't land a deal where you get free stuff or a true "sponsor" position.
2) Develop relationships with companies you really believe in. It's much easier to promote products that you actually like using.
3) Don't let NO get you down. You'll hear it a lot. Accept it with some dignity and move on.
River Rat316 reply :
QuoteQuoteAhhhh The texting generation, you guys wouldn't believe the amount of resumes that are floating around out there with no punctuation, abbreviated, and misspelled words. My favorite was one I received that started out "hey man" and did not have one comma period or capitalized letter in the whole entire email. Of course the kid was 14, and made the statement that fishing was getting to too expensive so he needed sponsors.8-) jj. ISN'T THIS FUN?!
Hmmmm I could say lots, but will keep my mouth shut on this one, since there is internet grammar police around. Must not have been hugged enough as a kid.... or slapped, depends on how you look at it.
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteAhhhh The texting generation, you guys wouldn't believe the amount of resumes that are floating around out there with no punctuation, abbreviated, and misspelled words. My favorite was one I received that started out "hey man" and did not have one comma period or capitalized letter in the whole entire email. Of course the kid was 14, and made the statement that fishing was getting to too expensive so he needed sponsors.8-) jj. ISN'T THIS FUN?!
Hmmmm I could say lots, but will keep my mouth shut on this one, since there is internet grammar police around. Must not have been hugged enough as a kid.... or slapped, depends on how you look at it.
The "Resume" section of BR is the place to have your grammar corrected. That's just how it is. Everyone around here knows if you put something in this section, be prepared for scrutiny.
For you reference, I have highlighted an "is" that should be "are."
Have a happy weekend.
lmoore reply :
With all due respect here Speed,
I've been led to believe that this forum is used as a place to correct "resumes." If people want a general English lesson, they'll take a class. It really detracts from the general idea of the thread when everyone gets on here thumping their chest about how awesome they are at posting.
SPEEDBEAD. reply :
QuoteWith all due respect here Speed,I've been led to believe that this forum is used as a place to correct "resumes." If people want a general English lesson, they'll take a class. It really detracts from the general idea of the thread when everyone gets on here thumping their chest about how awesome they are at posting.
I agree, to a point.
When his original post was about a resume he received that was not up to par and then his follow up post chides people for correcting grammar, I feel inclined to call .
I realize I am comparing a resume he received and a post made on an internet forum but if he is going to use that as his example and cite "misspelled words" as one of the issues....Do you get where I'm coming from?
Honestly, it's a non-issue. I realize this. I just don't think he should call out the "grammar police" when he was doing the same thing.
J Francho reply :
Quoteits not that i cant spell i just cant type
You realize this is what you're getting behind, nhclone.
Whatever you do in plain view of your sponsors or potential sponsors can and will be scrutinized. Every post is an impression, so don't waste them on bad ones.
lmoore reply :
I do see where you're coming from there Speed and I actually kind of agree with you on that.
And J Francho, I'm not trying to support the OP at all. I personally think he should complete high school before he even considers attempting to join a company Pro-Staff. I just think that this forum sometimes turns into a spelling bee quite often and can really take threads off topic. Especially one like this. While I don't think that the OP has his mind right, he came here asking for help and instead he ends up with almost 20 posts that get him nowhere.
J Francho reply :
Until he speels better, its a non issue. He won't find any sponsors. His spelling is only half the issue. Wanting free or discounted baits isn't any real motivation for a lure maker.
lmoore reply :
I agree with you that it's unlikely a company will pick him up right now, but what if he takes the information he gets here and uses it 5 years down the road? Maybe by then he'll have a better understanding of what a Pro-Staff position is all about and realize it has very little to do with him getting free stuff. If this forum is only here to help the people that don't need help, then what's the point of having it?
J Francho reply :
I think you're being a little idealistic to think a teenager is going to remember what someone told him on a fishing forum five years later.
If he can't afford baits, my advice is to get a job.
lmoore reply :
;D Good point. I was flipping burgers at Mac Dons to afford my "habit" at that point. You'd be surprised how many crankbaits you can get with a minimum wage check for 20 hours of work
J Francho reply :
Quote;D Good point. I was flipping burgers at Mac Dons to afford my "habit" at that point. You'd be surprised how many crankbaits you can get with a minimum wage check for 20 hours of work
You have some good advice hidden right there. Crankbaits. As a kid, I primarily fished cranks. One $5 Rebel craw could catch me 100s of smallies.
lmoore reply :
Agreed. The right crank will catch fish under almost any conditions, and you usually get a lot longer use from one than you do with a plastic bait.
Senkoman12 reply :
QuoteI think you're being a little idealistic to think a teenager is going to remember what someone told him on a fishing forum five years later.If he can't afford baits, my advice is to get a job.
i do more things than just fish. i buy tools and lumber for woodworking and ammunition for hunting and shooting.
btw until today i was too young to get a legit job in new york state. i came here asking about a resume. i worded it wrong. yes im was looking for free gear but not much. i wanted a resume and sponser to look good. i love it how you guys bash when they ask a legit question
lmoore reply :
QuoteQuoteI think you're being a little idealistic to think a teenager is going to remember what someone told him on a fishing forum five years later.If he can't afford baits, my advice is to get a job.
i do more things than just fish. i buy tools and lumber for woodworking and ammunition for hunting and shooting.
btw until today i was too young to get a legit job in new york state. i came here asking about a resume. i worded it wrong. yes im was looking for free gear but not much. i wanted a resume and sponser to look good. i love it how you guys bash when they ask a legit question
IMO, the above reasons won't land you any pro-staff positions, and getting free gear is almost out of the question for you. Not saying it can't happen and I would encourage you to work as hard as you can on it, but I just hope you're being realistic about things. One little note, it's spelled sponsor
Grey Wolf reply :
QuoteQuoteI think you're being a little idealistic to think a teenager is going to remember what someone told him on a fishing forum five years later.If he can't afford baits, my advice is to get a job.
i do more things than just fish. i buy tools and lumber for woodworking and ammunition for hunting and shooting.
btw until today i was too young to get a legit job in new york state. i came here asking about a resume. i worded it wrong. yes im was looking for free gear but not much. i wanted a resume and sponser to look good. i love it how you guys bash when they ask a legit question
Learn to take constructive criticism as you grow up.
Big Fish Rice reply :
With all the questions floating around about sponsorships, I think this should be a learning experience that doesn't involve negativity. There is a lot to learn and it can be difficult if you have absolutely no idea where to start.
First, punctuation is important, just like others have said. It is a reflection of your education and your desire to present yourself to the best of your ability. Every angler should be aware of their online presence, no matter the "formal" or "informal" setting.
Secondly, free gear is the last phrase you should have in the back of your mind. I work tirelessly for the amount of gear that I receive. I live by the rule that I will never promise anything to anyone that I cannot fulfill. Period. This may mean fishing in the worst conditions to get something on film. Yes, I film my trips which makes an outing much more difficult. Video editing often takes just as much time as the trip itself.
Lastly, it is OK to branch out of your "comfort" zone when approaching companies. Not ONE single angler on this forum knows everything about every manufacturer. The key to approaching your sponsors is the angle you take. Be honest in your approach because a marketing manager often knows many other reps in the industry. If you have something unique to offer, cast for the stars.
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