I’m having some trouble finding a summer job…suggestions? Resume?
I’ve been applying everywhere in our village for a job or internship…I’ve offered to three companies to work completely free so far. I’ve had three interviews and two of them turned me away because I planned on going back to school at the end of the summer. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong that I’ve had such a horrible turn out. Here is my resume maybe you could make a few suggestions to change it? If you don’t see any problems or have any other ideas please feel free to give your insight.
Name
Address Line 1 phone number
Address Line 2 e-mail
Organizations:
Art Club (2005 – 2010)
Philosophy Club (2008 – 2010)
Literary Magazine (2009 – 2010)
Chorus/Select Chorus (2009 – 2010)
High School Peer Leadership at the church (2008 – Present)
Early Childhood Education Ministry at the church (2004 – Present)
Middle School Level Leadership at the church (2009 – Present)
Ballroom Dancing Club (2010)
Grissom Hall Council (2010)
Achievements:
Art Club Secretary (2007), Art Club Treasurer (2007), Art Club Vice-President (2008), Art Club President (2009)
Co-Captain of Dodge Ball Team “Rosario’s Raiders” (2008 – Present)
Chosen for Houston Medical Leadership Forum (2007)
Chosen for the “Reach 4 Life” Program (2008)
Multiple works published by “local newspaper” (2010)
Grissom Hall Council Social Chair (2010)
1 Year of College completed so far (2011)
Volunteer/Work Experience:
“Road Crew” with the church (2008 – Present)
“Project Serve” with the church (2004 – Present)
Recyclables Fundraiser for Homeless center (2005)
“Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” (2007)
Blood Drive “Donate Life” (6 current donations)
Internship at the local newspaper “local newspaper” (2010)
Leader at Fall Retreat through Church (2010)
Fall Sweep for College (2010)
Mason Safe Halloween (2010)
Night Desk Attendant (2010)
Student Note Taker (2010, 2011)
Metal Working Studio Supervisor (2011) *Trained to use different types of machinery when working with metal or wood.
Case Management Study with local diner “local eatery” (2011)
References:Profession:Relation:Number:
Name College StudentFriend (13 years)Number
NameBank Teller Student Leader (3 years)Number
Name College Professor College Advisor (1 year)Number
Obviously I’ve exchanged some names so that no one can locate me or bother my friends or family haha
Honestly I don’t care where the job is I’ve been turned away from every where from McDonalds to Funeral Homes and every job between…
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5 Responses to “I’m having some trouble finding a summer job…suggestions? Resume?”
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No offense but you have put way too many places for experience and volunteering. The person reading your resume will get bored of it and throw it in the trash. List the most recent volunteering and organisations.
Structure your resume like this: (ONLY 1 PAGE!!!! EASY TO READ)
Objective (1 line about exactly what it is you want)
An internship position as (title) where my (insert skills and experience) will add value.
Selected achievements
3-5 bullet points where you also include if you saved money, gained money.. something quantitative (if possible).. all employees think about is what you can do for them.
Education
Also include courses that are relevant to the job you are applying for and GPA in that course
Experience
Computer skills
Additional information
Maybe list some spare time activities like sports that show you are motivated, team player etc
You absolutely have to point out acheivements, skills, expeirence that is relevant to the job you are searching. When they get a standard resume they throw it out because it shows that you havent spend 5 minutes to think about the job. The content in each resume has to target exactly what is they are looking for.
if the company is looking for a team player, hard working, good communication skills.. you prove that you have these skills by listing exactly through your acehivements, experience etc where you have showed this.
Your cover letter needs to be structured as a sales letter. Short and specific. Point for point what can you do for them.
summer jobs were gone months ago
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GOOD LUCK!!!
I definitely recommend revising your resume to include the most impressive or relevant information. Instead of listing a ton of organizations, make a point to highlight your best aspects as well as any technical skills you might have, or special qualifications for whatever jobs you’re applying for. That might mean tweaking your resume slightly for each job application, but it will help.
Network, as well. And don’t offer your services free. Some employers might take that to mean you don’t think you’re worth getting paid, in which case they have no reason to hire you anyway!
If you can’t find a job, here are my suggestions for how to spend your summer:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8062967/college_101_what_to_do_when_you_dont.html?cat=4