What is wrong with my resume (Clerical)?
Asked by PalmBeachNative
Ok so i took out like my name and the format probably looks messed up, but thats basically what im sending out. I revised it many times to no avail. Is it because of my education? Im currently taking a break from school. I see some reception jobs that dont require a college degree though. I really want to work somewhere at least 20hrs/wk. My search hasn't been long (sending it out since late August) but I got rejected by macys and western union and only recieved one interview opportunity that i could not make. I really apreciate ALL constructive criticism. Qualifications: - Over two (2) years experience working in clerical/administrative field. - Skills: 32 WPM, handling multi-line phones, strong MS Word skills, Intermediate Lotus 123, Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel, and Powerpoint skills. - Ability to multitask and prioritize in order to finish projects in a timely manner. - Over one (1) years experience providing customer service coupled with good communication skills, both verbal and written. Experience Part-time Receptionist Kimathi Care Brooklyn, NY June 2007 – September 2008 - Scheduled sessions for massage therapist and kept him up to date with appointments. - Answered any inquiries as to the nature of work for walk-ins or incoming calls. - Collected and marked payments received from patients after sessions/handled gift certificates. - Retrieved any client files when needed, collected and entered new patient data. - Created, sent, and notified LMT of emails with business associates/clients. College Aide/Office Assistant (city office), Engineering/Design New York, NY October 2006 – September 2008 - In charge of editing and distributing weekly reports, memos, submittals/RFIs, contracts and other office correspondence. - Responsible for creating, retrieving, and updating departmental files regularly - soft copy kept on MS Excel and Lotus 123. - Assisted in faxing/copying/scanning shop drawings, contracts, and other paperwork. - Answered phones in polite manner and directed calls to appropriate individual, took messages when person(s) is unavailable. - Kept track of office supplies, re-ordered when necessary. - Sorted interoffice mail, sent and signed for overnight DHL/FedEx packages. Education College New York, NY Major: Childhood Education Fall 2006 – Spring 2008 High School New York, NY 2002 – 2006 High School Diploma Trust me this all fits on one page it just looks spaced out here. I did say that the format would look messed up here. But thanks to all the answers so far.

Best Answer:
I don't see anything blatantly wrong, other than it's not an exciting resume' (but neither is mine) and says what your duties were more than what you did for the company (I'm guilty of that also). One drawback I did notice is that your typing skills are only 32 wpm. That's quite slow and perhaps that's one of your stumbling blocks. I type moderately fast and can do 70 wpm. For a job that entails much typing, you'll need to do much better than your current. You could try calling the companies you applied with (and didn't get hired) and asking why they weren't interested (let them know you are trying to better your resume' and job skills). They may or may not tell you, but it doesn't hurt to try.

I got bored reading it. You need to use more impressive words in there when your explaining what you did at your previous job & for your skills. Also i notice that there is a lot of spacing, which makes it really long, resumes should be 1-2 pages unless you are older and have had MANY jobs to list. If you want to email me i will send you a copy of mine so you can see what i submit. I have had mine reviewed by a professional Career Development Coach at my College!
Answered by stephaniej2888

just keep going, but think about studying for a degree next year keep sendign out CVs, etc
Answered by Katibeth08

Hello, education really doesn't matter, if you have good career history. and keep it in one page, no matter how impossible you think it is. and u could use some "spicy" words, like: "Entrusted" to process confidential customer records "Approved" invoices, maintained filing, conducted inventories this way it looks like u r a person everybody relies on and gets approval from Also, digits talk louder than words: Received "10%" pay increase as a result of successful efforts in ...in 2004 best of luck!
Answered by milkcat

um i don't like your descriptions, they seem young like high school to me. like for the pt job with the massage guy. i'd put: Scheduling, greeting customers, interfacing with the public, payment collection, account entry and management, email and communication with business associates, etc. doesn't that sound more professional? additionally you may want to contact your local DES (department of economic security) and request a free typing exam. they will give you a certified typing test for free that is the standard in the administrative industry. 35wpm is actually low for receptionist, and have a certificate will also look more professional. I'd redo your resume some, maybe have DES look at it too. they'll do that for free they have a division specifically for helping job seekers.
Answered by the_beautiful_poet