resume's

[xr50layke]

im in careers and we have to make a resume. im not asking you to do my work :p but its time i get a job and im going to hand this into a video store. hows this look?






Layke Hicks




Contact Information
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**********
Home Phone: (905) 957-****
Email: xr50layke@hotmail.com




Education: Presently attending *************** School, grade 10.

Skills: I have exceptional computer skills in the areas of typing, programs (auto cad, word
processors), good math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing mathematics,
trigonometry, similar triangles), Science (the elements, balancing equations).

Attributes: I am a reliable and honest person.

Interests: entertainment (video games and movies), photography, directing movies, engine
repair, reading fiction/non fiction novels.



my cover letter



Hello, I am seeking employment at Super Video for my first job after seeing your help wanted
sign. I am 16 years old and want to get into the work force. I think I will be good for this job
because I am reliable and honest, have computer and math skills that are a necessity for this job. I
would like to work in the entertainment surroundings. I do not have many things going on right
now for after school curricular activities or chores at home so I am available for work after
school Monday through Friday, from 4:30 to midnight, and weekends.

thanks

[Fuchs105]

umm, they're gonna fire you before they even hire you!

[Fuchs105]

j/m!

[blondie69]

Do you have a more professional looking email then "xr50layke@hotmail.com"..?? Like a school one..? Cuz they would prefer to see a more professional one, rather then one just made on hotmail, OR if it is on hotmail, then something like "L_Hicks@hotmail.com". Like my school one is wilsont2@student.ednet.ns.ca, do u guys have ones like those..?:confused:
Other then that, pretty good..! Try and add that your a person people, and you like being around people, & stuff like u like to smile and a pleasant person to work with cuz seeing as its a video store job, there's gonna be a lot of working w/ people, if they see that you get along well w/ them, then they may hire ya.


Lol...the part bout interests...I had to laff...because I saw photography...I thought it said pornography, I was like "WHOA not a good thing to put on a resume" :blah:

Oh...and as well, if there's an area for refferences (if not, make one and put in their phone number, addy, name etc.) put in teachers that you get along well in their class (for me, I always put my gr 10 Eng teacher, cuz I had no friends in that class, like I got along w/ everyone, but I didn't talk to them really) so I jus sat there all class doin my work, and I stayed on task. If u have any classes like that, put in that teacher, if you get along really well w/ any of your parents friends, add them, as well w/ any other adult:)

[wilkin250r]

As a professional that has read many resumes, I have a few pointers.


Your skills section needs to be revised. Are those parentheses really in your resume? You should say you have excellent math skills, and leave it at that. There is no need to put in (adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing mathematics,
trigonometry, similar triangles). Knowbody cares if you know similar triangles or the elements. Leave out everything that you have in parentheses.

List your basic skills first, Mathmatics, sciences, and then emphasize the thing that is most useful to them, your computer skills. Word Processing, Cad, list as many as you can to show that you really know your way around a computer and you won't have any problem learning their operating and tracking system. Being young, this is one of your only selling points.

They aren't going to be expecting a professional history from a 16yr old, so fill the space with something else. Perhaps accomplishments/awards recieved in high school, or any club affiliation that may be impressive, like Academic Team, or a community-service club. Do not list a motorcycle club, it's not impressive to them. You could list volunteer work, or something to show that YOU are a responsible person.

Also, don't tell them "I don't have much going on right now, so I can work weeknights and weekends." It makes you sound like you're only gettin a job because you are bored. Instead say something like "My education is obviously my first priority, which would limit my hours to evenings and weekends."

Start with those changes, let me see it again, and I'll help you polish it up nicely. :)

[monkeyboy]

i neeeeds hellp wit mine ruseme 2 :confused:

awesome post wilkin250r....im gonna remember that stuff for later :cool:

[JUSTINcredible]

Originally posted by monkeyboy
i neeeeds hellp wit mine ruseme 2 :confused:


you need more help than that, might want to start with something a little more easy... like the letters of the alphabet:blah: