[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] byrdcfmma:
Here is my take on it, purely constructive on my end but to the point

One problem I see is that it is not specific to the opportunity you want, in fact, I have no idea where you intend go with your career. Even if you dont know what job you are applying for, you still have to answer the question "What is it that you want to do with your career?" Which is very important if you dont have much experience. Also studying Management Information Systems does not tell me much, so add something that can be specific to the opportunity you are applying for without lying on the resume. For example, I have a Business Admin degree, but I minored in accounting and have worked in banking, so my resume would say B.S. in Bus Admin specializing in Accounting and Finance. This will separate you from the pack which is what you need in today's job environment.

Second, dont be so specific on your interests, unless they are related to the opportunity you are applying for. Rebuilding jeeps, off-roading, and following the automotive industry are your primary interests. Obvious in your name as well.

Last, I am going to give you some advice. I am almost 45 and I have done many things in sales & finance including owning my own business for over 5 years. Regardless of what education you have, you should work in an industry where your passion lies. In your case you should be working in the automotive industry somewhere doing something you enjoy. You should see if you can get an entry level position in a Chrysler Dealership doing anything from parts, shop, IT, etc. so you can be around what you enjoy. If you enjoy what you do, the money will come. Chasing a paycheck doing something you dont like will make you hate the job and it will be obvious to the employer.

Life is too short. Look for something that can pay the bills and makes you happy. When upper management sees your passion you move up faster than someone with an overpriced education. Inmost instances, IMO, an education means you started something and finished it, almost all employers will train you to do your specific job anyways. They want to train employees that are passionate about their job not someone that is there just to pick up a paycheck.

Take it or leave it, but that is my opinion...

---------- Post added at 08:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:56 AM ----------

My daughter just turned 15! Enjoy it my friend, the time goes by so quickly!!

On my other post, I mentioned setting up a corporation to help bring down your income tax liability. I have a couple of S-Corporations that I use to manage my rental properties.

The basic principal is this. Any expense, within reason, used to operate a business is expense-able. Big corporations use this to their advantage, so small corporations can as well. For example, let's say you do IT work on the side and you get calls on your cell phone because on your business card or website has that number on it, you can expense your cell phone bill through the corporation by paying the bill with your business checking account. If you travel to and from your clients businesses with your personal vehicle, you can expense the mileage. Tools and materials used for the job are expense-able as well. So here is the way it works. At the end of the year, let's say you have made $2000 doing work as "Stryke's IT Services", and your cell phone bills for the year are $2400, your auto expense is $100, and Tool & Materials came to $100.

Business Tax Return:

Income = $2000 Expenses = $2600, Business Loss = ($600)

Personal Tax Return:

W2 income = $20,000 (what you would be taxed on)

Business Loss = $600

Taxable Income = $19400 instead of $20000

This is a simple example and I am not an accountant, so consult with an accountant in your state for specifics and details. State laws vary from state to state, but in most instances, business loss on an S-Corp is deducted from your taxable income.

Let me know if you have any quesitons!