Can you guys help me? i have been using my updated resume for 2 months now and cant seem to land a job. I even went to a job consultant who helped me fix up my resume but still nothing. maybe someone can point me in the right direction or help me find work!
KRISTINA SHLAYAN
(my address and phone number goes here but i wont post it)
Objective
Seeking part time position that fits around my school schedule where my abilities can be recognized, used and expanded.
Summary
Goal oriented, creative, hard working individual with many computer skills and typing skills. Good with performing in teams as well as solo. Determined to continue working until the job is done properly and perfectly. Maintain a friendly and positive attitude while multi-tasking.
Experience
Robert S. Harris Brooklyn, NY
Personal Assistant/Secretary 06/2006-06/2009
• Organized and maintained weekly to monthly schedules
• Coordinated special events for special events
• Produced both personal and professional appointments such as flight bookings, family and business contacts.
Berta Stores Brooklyn, NY
Customer Service + Sales 08/2004-08/2005
• Addressed customer issues and concerns in an efficient professional manner
• Maintained inventory
• Organized merchandise on the sales floor
Education
CUNY Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn, NY
Associates in Arts, Liberal Arts Major, and GPA 3.1 Graduation date: January 2010
Will transfer to Brooklyn College after graduation to study under a Psychology Major
Extra
Shorefront Jewish Community Center Brooklyn, NY
Volunteer
• Addressing the community on upcoming events
• Creating flyers + handing them out
Skills
Bilingual Russian (Beginner Level)
Word processing 85-90 wpm, 90% accuracy
Microsoft Software:
Microsoft Word Typing letters/Documents
Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets, Charts
Customer Service
Personal References
Available upon request
(I asked this question before but apparently posted it in the UK section. Silly me)
Update:It is 1 page on Microsoft Word.
Answers & Comments
Verified answer
To add to the previous person's comments:
Original: Organized and maintained weekly to monthly schedules
Suggestion: Organized and maintained shedule for busy New York professional
Original: Coordinated special events for special events
Suggestion: Coordinated special events and meetings
Original: Produced both personal and professional appointments such as flight bookings, family and business contacts
Suggestion: Other duties included - appoinment setting, travel arrangements, maintaining contacts, etc.
Original: Bilingual Russian (Beginner Level)
Suggestion: Remove this, if you're only beginner level, you're not truly bilingual
Finally, I'd also remove the references available on request blurb. If you're not going to give them upfront it's assumed they'll be given if asked :) You're off to a decent start though!
Remove the Objective line
Retittle Summary to Skills and bullet all your points. And move the skills portion up. If you put Microsoft Software you don't need to list the other items. In your case, i would take out Microsoft software and just leave the word and excel parts. Typing is NOT word processing. Remove: Shorefront Jewish Community Center Brooklyn, NY
Volunteer and just leave the volunteering portion. Shouldn't state any religous items.
Remove: Will transfer to Brooklyn College after graduation to study under a Psychology Major
People don't want to see that you plan to leave. You will be considered a waste of time.
This looks like 2 pages. You have minimal experience....make it a one page and this will be short and sweet.
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