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1. Buchholz Eric

   
   6/22/2012 11:06 AM

   Hello all,
   Looking to apply for a superintendent position at another course. I worked my way in to my current position from an assistant and never had to create a resume. I was wondering if any one would care to share some tips or even share their actual resume with me. I know its nice to have a nice big detailed resume but I don't want to go over the top. Any help is greatly appreciated.
   
   Thank you,
   Eric Buchholz
   ebuchholz42@gmail.com

   
   
   
   
2. Rosenthal Gregg

   
   6/22/2012 3:06 PM

   Eric,
   
   Keep it simple and just be truthful about your abilities and what you can and have done. Keep it simple and straight forward. My resume is long and detailed as I have built and grown in many new golf courses, hosted Senior Tour event, USGA events won environmental stewardship awards, ect. Probably not a good example for you as I have been around for much longer. But everything in mine is the truth about what I have done, where I have been and my ideology of environmentalism. Just be honest and open about yourself is the bottom line.
   
   Gregg R.
   Good Luck

   
   
   
   
3. Wallace Jeffrey V

   
   6/22/2012 9:06 PM

   Eric,
   
   I've sent you an email.
   
   Jeff

   
   
   
   
4. Wahlin Scott B

   
   6/23/2012 3:06 AM

   I sent you an email as well. Do not be afraid to "puff up" your accomplishments. These should be designed to give the interviewer(s) reasons to start conversations, as in, "How the heck did you spend $2 million renovating bunkers!"
   
   Always send a follow-up note the same day indicating that you will be following up at a specific time and day, then do it. They may not be there, but they will get the note and remember your commitment.
   
   You're not an attorney looking to get a death row inmate off. In most cases you do not have to be a hard case. Getting nervous and throwing up on their shoes during an interview is normally ingratiating as long as you apologize.
   
   Just interview and have fun with it. The ones that do not take you do not deserve you.

   
   
   
   
5. Ronald Conard

   

   4 posts
   
   6/23/2012 5:06 AM

   I've had to fill a couple of positions recently. I've probably had at least a 100 resumes come across my desk. Surprisingly, somewhere in the neighborhood of 90% had grammatical errors. Many were glaring. Pour over the resume and cover letter to make sure you don't have such errors. Also, many resumes come in via email. Maybe its just me, but I prefer the cover letter be an attached file (pdf), not in the body of the email itself. It doesn't hurt to mail a hard copy either.
   
   This is a detail business. If a resume is shoddy, what does that tell the prospective employer about the applicant?
   
   Finally, don't be shy. If you can call, pick up the phone and follow up after the resume is submitted and most definitely after the interview. When the interview is over, shake hands, remember names, and ask for the job or make it clear your interest in the position, in some sort of fashion.
   
   Good luck.

   
   
   
   
6. James Smith

   

   113 posts
   
   6/23/2012 6:06 AM

   Ronald Conard, CGCS said: I've had to fill a couple of positions recently. I've probably had at least a 100 resumes come across my desk. Surprisingly, somewhere in the neighborhood of 90% had grammatical errors. Many were glaring. Pour over the resume and cover letter to make sure you don't have such errors. Also, many resumes come in via email. Maybe its just me, but I prefer the cover letter be an attached file (pdf), not in the body of the email itself. It doesn't hurt to mail a hard copy either.
   
   This is a detail business. If a resume is shoddy, what does that tell the prospective employer about the applicant?
   
   Finally, don't be shy. If you can call, pick up the phone and follow up after the resume is submitted and most definitely after the interview. When the interview is over, shake hands, remember names, and ask for the job or make it clear your interest in the position, in some sort of fashion.
   
   Good luck.

   
   If at all possible have someone else look over your resume for you. others can give you an outside view of your resume and how it may come off.

   
   
   
   
7. Andy Jorgensen

   

   1 posts
   
   6/23/2012 7:06 AM

   Use a template, proofread and have others read it too. Check out the Career Resources link on the GCSAA site at the link below for more tips.
   
   http://www.gcsaa.org/jobs/

   
   
   
   
8. Steven Huffstutler

   

   11 posts
   
   6/23/2012 12:06 PM

   Pore
   to read or study with steady attention or application: a scholar poring over a rare old manuscript. 2. to gaze earnestly or steadily: to pore over a painting.
   
   Pour
   To send a liquid flowing or falling.
   
   
   
   Sorry Ron, I couldn't help myself. Jeff would have gotten to it eventually.

   
   
   
   
9. Keith Lamb

   

   3 posts
   
   6/23/2012 6:06 PM

   Steven Huffstutler, CGCS said: Pore
   to read or study with steady attention or application: a scholar poring over a rare old manuscript. 2. to gaze earnestly or steadily: to pore over a painting.
   
   Pour
   To send a liquid flowing or falling.
   
   
   
   Sorry Ron, I couldn't help myself. Jeff would have gotten to it eventually.

   
   
   "Poor" Ron.

   
   
   
   
10. Ronald Conard

    

    4 posts
    
    6/23/2012 6:06 PM

    Steven Huffstutler, CGCS said: Pore
    to read or study with steady attention or application: a scholar poring over a rare old manuscript. 2. to gaze earnestly or steadily: to pore over a painting.
    
    Pour
    To send a liquid flowing or falling.
    
    
    
    Sorry Ron, I couldn't help myself. Jeff would have gotten to it eventually.

    
    
    Ironic, no? I'm glad I have a job....

    
    
    
    
11. Keith Pegg

    

    0 posts
    
    6/23/2012 11:06 PM

    Eric,
    You do not need to know all the answers; however you need to be confident when you tell them that you can find them. Then follow up with a short thank you letter with those answers. Never let them see you sweat. If you getting an interview that means they are interested. So do whatever it takes to be sharp on that day.
    I have gone hiking the day before so when I sleep, I am out. Never have a coffee before an interview, water is good. Have a good meal is all.
    
    Good Luck,
    Keith Pegg
    Zama Japan