Need help with resume?
Asked by ellie7890
Ok heres the deal, I'm about to graduate from college.After high school, I didn't work because I cared for my elderly grandmother who needed help.In return for doing so, my family paid for my college education.I've done volunteer work which has lead to a job as a manager which I have been doing for over 2 years now. I also, have a experience working at a hospital for two months.<--over the summer.Anyhow, last year I took this internship at this Substance Abuse Center. I had a tough time there b/c one of the counselors was rather shrewd to me because I have no experience as a drug addict therefore, the lack of experience won't be able to help others. Should I still put that in my resume? Can it hurt me? I mean, I know it's experience..but can this company be a bad reference? I was there for 3 months before I transferred to a youth service center where I was a teacher for 6months and a volunteer for going on a year now. Also, how am I supposed to cram everything to one pgs?Can it be 2?

Best Answer:
I wouldn't think it would hurt you. It was a substance abuse center. Most employers will see it as you trying to help people with a problem. As far as the 2 pages. Most employers really "read" the 1/2 page looking for something to catch their eye. Put the most important stuff on the first page. You'll be fine.

that cashrate stuff is getting on my nerves...anyway! It will not hurt you at all, you're willing to help people in any situation and that is what employers really care about. Please don't let what that woman said affect you, many ppl are just plain rude and mean for no reason, which I'm sure you have learned. It's perfectly fine to have a resume that is two pages long, put the most positive experiences on the first page if possible. School and references can go on the second. I know it is recommended to have only one page but that's just not possible for a real person. Don't worry you'll do great at any interview.
Answered by Mel