Can i please have some Resume advice?
I’m fed up with retail….Aside from retail management am I qualified for anything else? I want to start looking for a new job but I don’t know if I would qualify for anything beyond retail = Any advice would be awesome!
Resume
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Objective
To apply my knowledge and skills in a manner that will enhance the work environment of which I will be a part.
Education
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of the Arts in History; Minor in Anthropology May of 2008 GPA 3.0
Experience
Kmart, of
June 2008 – Present
Assistant Store Manager
Responsible for daily store operational functions
Part of a management team responsible for the leadership of over one hundred employees
Created several initiatives for our store which helped our mystery shop scores improve dramatically
The Home Depot, of – Part-Time
December 2005 – August 2006
Supervisor
An affiliate of the management team ; responsible for daily store operations and reconciled customer concerns and employee relations
Assisted customers with questions about credit card and loan products for home improvement
Ensured 100% Customer Satisfaction by providing excellent customer service
Regal Cinemas, of – Internship
September 2005 – December 2005
Associate Manager
Performed various retail tasks: placing orders, assembling displays, assisting customers with their needs, and instituting a high level of customer satisfaction
Worked with daily store finances, reports, and bank deposits
Member of the transition team responsible for the development of an innovative program to move the company into a new phase
Lowe’s Home Improvement, of – Part-Time
May 2004 – January 2005
Head Cashier
Supervised the work of cashiers on duty
Assisted managers with cash pulls of excess cash from registers
Worked at the Customer Service Desk, helping customers with an array of questions and problems including opening credit cards, placing special orders, and discussing financial aspects of their purchases
Skills
Excellent oral and verbal communication; Fluency in Spanish
Well structured time management and ability to multitask; Effective leadership qualities
Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) with Macs & PC’s
Organizations
Phi Sigma Kappa National Fraternity; Treasurer 2007-2008
Feed the Children 2005-2008
Habitat for Humanity 2005-2008
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Well what was it you had in mind for a career when you chose a history major/ anthropology minor?
I would think being a part of Feed the children and Habitat for Humanity could get you into some sort of other field (along with your BA).
I would inflate that part of your resume and possibly cut back elsewhere.
How about working in a hotel or a desk job?
Hello,
If you are looking for a profile to fit in I would say there is simple way to do that. Visit popular websites like monster, careers or other job sites and do a search for jobs that interests you and look what they look for and what you need to have to get that job. Making a list of what you can offer and what people have to offer will put you in a better position to assess yourself and your capabilities.
As for a winning resume – there are several sites if you search in google which offer you this – but my personal experience is quite a logical approach. the purpose of a cv is to get you an interview and not a job. People think its to get a job – no. A winning resume should get you an interview and you should get the job later. So keep this in mind when you write a resume. A resume should have your strenghts in terms of facts and figures since people find it easier to relate to figures than just simple list of duties and responsibilities.
For eg: If in sales you could write – sales increased by 25% and revenues thus up by a “x” amount.
That not only shows your capability but also interests recruiters and managers that if they hire you they save money for the company.
Hope this helps.
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