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Using resumes and applying for jobs?
I'm 18, on the verge of graduating this summer and going to university in August.
There's virtually no point in trying to score a job in my area, because I'll be there for like 2 months.
Once I graduate I'll have my Diploma, (G.E.D. whatever), and I suppose I'll have better chances at being hired. I figure I should ready myself for filling resumes and all that other bullshit, although I probably won't need them.
I have no problem working at a fast-food chain. And have no prior work experience and I'll only likely be able to put education on my resume. What do I put on it? What formats should I use?
2 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Based on this, you look like a writer. Here's how it should kind of be laid out:
Jason Henry McCormick
120 Seventh Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 752-0744
jasonhenrymccormick@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Secure employment with an established organization offering professional and
personal growth, where my education and vast experience can be fully
utilized
EDUCATION (I suggest that you disregard this section and that your resume does not include anything about your education)
San Diego State University, Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy - San Diego, CA,
May 2010
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Scoopler, Editorial Intern - San Francisco, CA October 2010 - December 2010
- Wrote hard news articles and edited press releases for JustSpotted.com,
Scoopler's website, which launched and received international news coverage
in October 2010
- Conducted extensive research online, at websites such as Google, Twitter
and Facebook, and gathered credible information in real-time
The Daily Aztec, Staff Writer - San Diego, CA, February 2009 - April 2010
- Covered social and political issues in the college area as
a feature writer with San Diego State University's student-run newspaper
- Wrote a weekly humor column
Verde, Contributing Editor - Palo Alto, CA, February 2000 - 2002
- Contributed and edited content for Verde, Palo Alto High School's
student-run magazine
SKILLS
- Good communicator
- Able to identify issues, problems and opportunities
- Adept at gathering information and generating alternatives or appropriate action
- Effective time management skills
- Leverages resources and stays focused
- Operates with integrity and support of others
Source(s): You - Anonymous1 decade ago
1. Send a letter of introduction to each company.
2. Send your cover letter and résumé 1 week after your introduction letter.
3. Call to follow up. This step is very important, It is very easy to bring your name to the top of the list if you just do a follow-up call. Don’t be afraid of being persistent! Call 4 to 5 days after sending your résumé.
The website below has more information on this and the website also has a sample resume, introduction letter, follow-up letter and etc for your job search
