Well I'm 19 and I recently applied to Sears via their online application and was able to schedule an interview right after the application was finished. This would be my first job but I've heard I have a better chance at getting a job there if I have a resume so this is what i have. Does it look good? Any changes I should make? Thanks!
My full name
My address
My phone number
Skills: Fast learner
Works well with others
Great social Skills
Well organized
Good with computers, excellent skills at Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and internet.
First aid certified
Fluent in English and Spanish
Education: High School: Name of High School
Graduated June 2008 with High School Diploma
GPA of 3.0
College: Name of College
Currently enrolled in Microeconomics. During the fall I will be studying Biology, Intermediate Algebra, Art Appreciation, and Anthropology.
Available to start work immediately on flexible schedule on weekdays, available anytime on weekends.
Contact Information: Cell: My cell number
Home: My phone number
email: my email adress
Update:I know there's not much on it, its just that I have no experience at all and I have never volunteered anywhere, which is why I have no references to add.
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Hi there,
(First of all ignore the first answer, they are just trying to direct traffic to there bogus website).
It is pretty good so far but I would put your education at the top. Especially the GPA, which is better than average.
Take out "works well with others", its a canned line that no employer wants to hear. Instead just be honest and say (if this is in fact true) "I enjoy and I am very interested in working with people"
Instead of the computer jargon write " I am proficient with Microsoft applications." (knowledge of the internet is common and is no use to an employer, in fact the last thing you want to tell them is you like surfing the internet.
Tell them some hobbies/interests you have. (hiking, biking, reading, numbers etc.)
Tell them you are available anytime and will work with THEIR schedule.
And follow the structure as noted by the previous 'well-minded' individual.
Good luck!!
I am just like you, i have no experience and i have never volunteered. But even if you havnt volunteered put down what ever you did to help someone.
You can make a skills Resume, thats what i did. And i just got a job for the first time.
First start off with an OBJECTIVE- what your goal is
Then have a summary of PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Than add your EDUCATION like you did
Than put all your skills, in bullet points, you doint have to explain anything
And then put down COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEER ACTIVITES- Even if you havnt volunteered like i said put down what ever you did to help somebody.
I think what you have is good, just put it in this order, its more professional. You can even you some resume templates off of microsoft works if you have it.
Oh and you should probably sent them a thank you leter after your done. It will help you trust me.
A couple suggested edits - note spelling changes e.g. compliment means to praise, complement means to complete : Objective To work with, complement and assist a team and or partner to achieve or surpass sales goals. Career Highlights / Qualifications For two consecutive years I led two different teams, with no previous sales experience, to sales that doubled the previous years. The wholesaler gave recognition to the store in which I led, an “Elite Dealership Award” and informed us the store is number one in the northern part of the state.
that looks almost what you'd fill out on an application maybe you should just fill out one of those instead.