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How can I improve my resume?

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RubellaRubella


I've never had a job and I have no experience. My resume is below, but I dunno how to make it better. :\ Any ideas?

*Basic info*

Availability

Sunday: 10am “ 8pm

Monday “ Wednesday: 2:00pm “ 8pm

Thursday: 7:00am-8pm

Saturday: 8am “ 8pm

Objective

To work as a clerk and sales associate at Borders

Education

Our Ladys College 2005 “ 2009

Griffith University (Current)

Subjects:

Certificate III Business Administration

Modern History

English

Visual Art

Study of Religion

Maths A

Qualities:

Friendly

Helpful

Courteous

Able to work in a team environment

Extra-Curricular Activities (Secondary School)

Member of Environment Committee

Member of Social Justice Committee

Member of St. Vincent de Paul Society Club

Member of Benenson Society Club

Member of Photoshop Club

Interests include:

Visual art

Graphic design

Music

Literature

*References*

Alison
Alison

Your CV is very brief and to the point. I would improve it by sending a really good cover letter with it which will help your prospective employer to link to the key points in your CV and help you to persuade them that you are right for the job. Here is the link to a really good hubpages article on this subject. Good luck with your application.

Mariya
Mariya

When you list extra-curricular activities don't just list them add what responsibilities you had or positions you held and how long you participated in each, as a student you can also add any advanced classes you have, or classes that may be relevant to the job

Carmen
Carmen

1) Make sure your contact information is up to date. And that your email address is something professional like Ljones@email.com.

2) Remove the availability. I would leave that for your application and cover letter.

3) I would change the objective to " To gain employment as a clerk and sales associate so that I may apply my education and social skills to benefit Borders and their customers."

4) The rest of the resume I would use this template from about.com. You have some great extra curriculars, classes and skills. If you know how to use Microsoft word or power point or can do internet research I would play that up as. " Skilled in using Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Internet Explorer." Another thing I would put on your resume is " Eager to learn new concepts." Also Play up your math, business , and english classes first. Those will definitely help you in showing your skills.

Good Luck :)

Check out this link below for the template:

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resumesandcoverletters/a/teenresume.htm

Jaylin
Jaylin

It's critical to have a great resume, it is worth taking the time to compose something that looks fantastic and does the job correctly. The resource in the box below has loads of data on resumes and guidance with extra careers.


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