Is my resume keeping employers from calling?

Question

Benjamin J. Walden

{Personal Information Removed}
http://www.benswebsite.org
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OBJECTIVE
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A career in the IT field to administer networks and security.
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EDUCATION
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Aug. 2007 - Present
Jackson High School
Jackson, GA
• Construction, Computers, Geometry, Algebra 2, Agriculture.

• Pursuing college/tech prep. Dual seal.

• Graduating in 2011.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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October 2008 - January 2009
Food Prep
Subway Restaurants
McDonough, GA

The responsibility of this job was to keep track of inventory, stock items such as chips, drinks, cups, and straws.
Preparing food for incoming customers, and maintain a clean lobby, and kitchen.
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RELATED SKILLS
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I have some knowledge of web design and coding such as HTML, and CMS.

I have advance skills in computers and networking communications, as well as troubleshooting.

Able to operate basic and advance programs such as: Microsoft office 97-2007, Tembria server monitor, adobe systems, web browsing programs, audio and video editing software (Magix Pro X, Sony Vegas Pro, Adobe Premier), Linux and Unix.


I work on computers and computer networking in my spare time. I help all friends, family, and neighbors with computer and networking issues.


Help maintain computer networks, And help clients on computer errors at Wesley Chapel UMC in McDonough, GA.
(2009-Present)
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UNRELATED SKILLS
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I perform DJ services for my church as well as my family’s relatives, and friends.

I perform media production for certain school events such as the pageant.

I volunteer at Wesley Chapel UMC in the communications department controlling cameras, sound, lights, and recording.
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I volunteer at East Coast Maine Coon Rescue as a Case Manager; processing applications, conducting interviews, references, and helping approved applicants choosing a new pet.
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(I have been submitting applications to different places, as well as online. I have had one interview, but no call back.)
(I welcome any advice)

Answer 1

Cut out the entire unrelated skills sections. If you know it's unrelated, then take it out, no one wants to waste their time reading a bunch of stuff that is completely unrelated to the position they're trying to fill. And it just makes your resume` look like it is more crowded and full of nonsense.



The simple fact is, you're not even done with high school. Unless you get REALLY lucky, no one is going to hire you for an IT position without a college degree. I'm not trying to make you feel bad, but look at it from an employer's point of view. If they get your resume` and compare it to someone else who has a Bachelor's in Information Technology, then why should they call you in for an interview?



I'm not saying you have absolutely no chance, but you should really think about pursuing a college degree that will make you more marketable in IT.

Answer 2

from time to time they do if the resume is incredible yet many times it finally leads to a huge pile. you may consistently locate a thank you to convey your resume to the suitable of the pile. a thank you word for the interview is one way. be ingenious and ask a question approximately their industry.

Answer 3

Ben - look online for the many free resume examples/templates available ; they will help you to structure a more professional resume