What's wrong with my resume?

Question

So I'm trying to find a part-time retail job (I'm in college) and I feel like I never even get called for interviews. I don't look gross or anything :) I think I'm doing something wrong with my resume, can you give me some advice?? (I changed the name of the stores and schools. All the jobs were in clothing retail)

Experience

CNALSK San Francisco, CA June 2007 – June 2009
Sales Support / Cashier
· Able to handle customer service issues
· Process transactions quickly and efficiently
· Knowledge of company policies and procedures
· Effectively count drawers
· Possesses managerial access to registers
· Uphold strict store standards and image

NCLAWW San Francisco, CA November 2006 - December 2006
Women’s Accessories (WACC) Sales Associate
· Seasonal associate; women's accessories
· Ability to function effectively in fast paced, high volume retail environment
· Cashier trained

MCLAS Sacramento, CA September 2005 - August 2006
Sales Associate
· Effectively function in boutique atmosphere with numerous responsibilities
· Knowledge of brands such as Free People and Silver Jeans
· Accept and process shipments
· Merchandise clothing and accessories
· Travel with owner/buyer to trade show
· Assist in training new associates

Other

Styling
·Has work as a stylist for photographers
·Experience working with professional models and hair and makeup artists
·Experience in planning and producing test shoots

Education

SANCL San Francisco, CA / Online
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising, June 2011
Degree in Progress
·Classes taken include textiles, design, consumer motivation, visual merchandising, styling, fashion journalism, and buying
·Proficient in Excel

ASNCA High School Sacramento, CA
High School - General Studies, June 2006

ROP Sacramento, CA
Other - Marketing and Sales / Fashion Merchandising, June 2006
· Received Certificate of Completion
· Comparable to college credits
· Study of merchandising basics

Answer 1

What you have to do is to think like the interviewer. What you want to show on your resume is that you have the exact qualifications and skills they are seeking. So, your resume may change each and every time you apply for a position.



Other than the fact that you are going into fashion merchandising as a career, I don't see anything on there that truly grabs me that tells me you are leaps and bounds above the other candidates. When I was a recruiter, I would get 20-70 resumes for each posted position. So, I want to know you have something that makes you worth interviewing over the other 19-69 candidates.



So, go back to each position on there, "able to handle customer service issues" - anyone can handle customer service issues. Instead, state on there some wording that demonstrates that you give more than just average customer service. For instance, can you explain how you can delight a customer or ensure that they leave the store with a positive customer experience?



You want your resume to demonstrate that not only can you do the basic work, but that you are the person who will help their sales grow and contribute to their store.

Answer 2

Here are some changes that I think you should make.

Education --- Gradating 2010 (so they know you have a goal to finish school, the degree might be in progress forever).

Proficient in Microsoft Office (not just excel, word is more useful)

High school, just id when did you graduated.



1st job experience:

Great personal skills, always wears a smile (retail ppl need "friendly" person). Effective in communication skills (speak clearly during interview - even when you drop off your resume dress properly and be polite) Don't uphold store policy -- say something always show up on time and proper. You aren't a KID anymore, the need to feel that you know what is going on.



Go online to look at the job description on the positions that you are looking for, and use the wording into your resume.



Good luck

Answer 3

I start off with my strengths / career objectives type thing so that they can get to know you a bit. Put your skills in their somewhere. Example: great interpersonal skills and a fast learner. I want to ...blablabla. I think your format is too hard to read/jumbled. You need to make it more pleasing to the eye, not everything pushed to the right side. And what does all of the "NCLAWW" and "CNALSK" and stuff stand for? I don't understand. And I think "styling" belongs in the experience portion of you resume, not in other.

Answer 4

Well the "other" section should come last and be titled "related skills" such as cashier/cash handling, customer service, heavy lifting, etc.



Your resume is in bullets/list form and makes it longer to go through. It should be in short paragraphs with complete sentences.



Your work experience has no phone numbers.



You dont have references.



You dont have an objective at the top stating WHY they should pick you

Answer 5

hurry up and send the real one. With a note on a page tellin what happened. Better do it quick.