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  1. 01-25-2010 03:23 PM #1
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    Drummer's Resume

    It has been an interesting week.

    There's a job audition coming up and I had to write a resume for it. Imagine that. A drummer's resume. I couldn't even imagine it at all.

    But then I sat down and wrote it, and it's looking pretty good.

    Interesting though, to those of you who've written resumes before - do you ever feel like you're boasting on your resumes? It's so weird to list down my skills and it almost sounds like I'm full of myself. It just felt so weird telling how good I am at things.

    Well, it's written. Now it has to be tweaked. Hopefully it'll help me land the audition... and perhaps the job in the future.
    Sometimes only a cow will do.

    There's something important that needs to be said here. If only I knew what it was.
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    Good luck to you. My resume is ugly and doesn't look like bragging.



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  3. 01-25-2010 09:09 PM #3
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    I send good luck your way, k3....when you say drummer...are you talking about drums that you beat...like in a band?
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  4. 01-26-2010 01:15 AM #4
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    Yes terrib. That drummer. What other kind did you have in mind? haha.
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    There's something important that needs to be said here. If only I knew what it was.
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  5. 01-26-2010 01:45 AM #5
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    I always feel the same way when writing a resume. I hate talking/bragging about myself, but that's pretty much what you have to do on a resume.

    What job are you trying to get? Like a studio gig or teaching or something?
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    That was the issue I took when I first started developing a legit resume toward the end of college.

    It gives everyone a taste of what it means to be in sales, because you are essentially selling yourself to get an interview. I always felt gross when I wrote it because I hate bragging and generally don't like to talk about my accomplishments. It felt like I was whoring myself, an unpleasant feeling to be sure. But.. it's a necessary evil and I recognize that. Certainly it is a useful skill to have.

    Just one little tip for the resume, keep in mind the primary function of a resume is to get an audition/interview. Nothing more. So with that in mind, design your resume for that purpose. It sounds simple but many people don't know this and try to put every detail on there as if the resume were the interview.

    Think about the resume as the opening hook to a story, once the reader wants more, you give it to them (in the interview)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr. Malone View Post
    What job are you trying to get? Like a studio gig or teaching or something?
    It's actually a cruise ship gig. 3-6 months on a boat playing the shows.

    And Sigg, thanks for the tips. I do have career counsellors helping me on this thing so I'm covered. That's the benefit of going to this particular college. They really help guys get out there in the working world.
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    I've heard working those ships can be pretty brutal. Their bunks are small as hell. Probably good money, though, since you don't have to pay for room and food.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr. Malone View Post
    I've heard working those ships can be pretty brutal. Their bunks are small as hell. Probably good money, though, since you don't have to pay for room and food.
    The most important thing on a cruise ship is the wimmen. They’re all horny as hell. All a drummer needs do is have a routine of his own, where he’s working up some erotic jungle-type rhythm...pounding, pounding, pounding, pounding, pounding...and within five minutes he’ll be buried in a storm of wet panties.
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    Unfortunately for your scenario, they ask that he play the same song as the rest of the band.



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    Quote Originally Posted by moderan View Post
    Unfortunately for your scenario, they ask that he play the same song as the rest of the band.
    This has to be where the drummer jokes come in:

    • "Hey buddy, how late does the band play?"
    "Oh, about a half beat behind the drummer."

    • What do you call someone who hangs around with musicians?
    A drummer.
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    Go back to thinking up stale business concepts and leave the jokes to the professionals.
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    I am laughing...well I wasn't sure k3, remember I thought a blackberry was a fruit not too long ago... But I wish you all the luck, my friend..be sure to let us know okay?

    And Ox, as always, you have managed to amuse me...lol
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    Cruise ship? Are you going to have to cut your long hair?
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    Quote Originally Posted by alanmt View Post
    Cruise ship? Are you going to have to cut your long hair?
    Well if I get the job and they ask me to, it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make.
    Sometimes only a cow will do.

    There's something important that needs to be said here. If only I knew what it was.
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