My friend says I should include " 'Yahoo!Answers' Level 6" on my resume. Would this be a good move?
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You definitely got a laugh out of me.
Thanks.
NO! spending all day long on a computer does not mean you will be a qualified employee
hahahahahahahahhahaha sorry sweets - but hell no.
YES! it means you're "da bomb!~"
Nope: it might beg the question "where does he/she find the time to answer so many damn questions on Yahoo!", a likely answer for which - from a boss' point of view - is, "While working, duh!"
I would not.
It maybe a good move . it would certainly start people thinking.
I am at Level 2 and aspiring to your level. Do let us know if it helped at all.
I guess that would depend on the field/position.
Speaking as a retired business owner and having been on both sides of the interview table, it might not be in your best interests to put such information directly on your resume.
A better idea might be to list it under volunteer work, if and when the employer asks you for such information.
I say that because becoming Level 6 is about the number of questions in which you've participated; having 3000 answered questions is not the same as having 90 % of your 3000 submissions chosen as Best Answer. It is up to you on the best way to phrase your ratios; I'd still recommend waiting until the prospective employer asks about any volunteer work.
It would only be effective if you are using it as 'OJT' for a counseling position. If you are applying for work as a mechanic, it would be irrelevant.
Additionally, your prospective employer may have no idea what Yahoo Answers is all about; or could be unconcerned with your participation in such an endeavor. You can determine that during an interview and make your best judgment at that time.
I have to agree with ax2usn. I wouldn't but it on the resume. The type of position and specific employer would determine whether and how to bring it up.
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