Role and Company

Operations Supervisor, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expertise

20 years experience in information technology

Location

Waltham, MA

About Mary

I have worked in the IT industry since 1995. When I graduated college into a recession, I took what work I could find, which didn't need my degree. I couldn't understand the help wanted section because of all the computer acronyms, but those were pages of opportunity - the only jobs. I found an intensive program at a computer vocational school to help adapt to the future, and got a job right away in my field.

Mary's Recent Answers

8 years ago

How do you effectively compress a 20+ year career into 1 page?

The size of your resume really depends on the job for which you are applying. I used to read long...

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11 years ago

Chronological resume versus functional resume for a person transitioning from one career to another.

When I have been on the receiving end of resumes, I didn't care which format was chosen or if it...

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11 years ago

Is it a red flag when HR does not conduct a scheduled phone interview?

Definite red flag, especially if you follow up as a courtesy and they still do not reply. It shows a...

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11 years ago

Proper Career Choices

Josh, any update? I am finding this post now, but you wrote it 10 months ago. If you still have doubts...

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11 years ago

What is the best career advice you've ever received as a professional?

A boss once shared one he was given, "Learn what pisses off your boss and don't do that." It sounds...

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