Posted on August 3, 2010.
Help with resume and cover letter please? I am applying for jobs, but not having much luck ... I'm just a request for general entry-level jobs, what I would call for paying a decent wage (not willing to work for less than $ 10 an hour). Some posts I am or have requested to include receptionist admin assistant / customer service, call center, leasing agent, assistant professor, to name a few. Can someone look over my resume and cover letter and give me some suggestions?
JANE SOMEBODY
5555 73rd Ave. N., somwhere, MN 55555 555-555-5555 aˆ™ aˆ™ jane_somebody@somewhere.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a receptionist
EDUCATION
Doe University, Somewhere, USA September 2003 to August 2008
aec Two Bachelor of Arts in French Studies and Communication
aec *** laude graduate
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fundraising Professional 2006 May to August 2007
Some companies, Somewhere, USA
aec Funds raised for nonprofit organizations to various
aec Training of new employees in the operation of the automated telephone system
aec Strengthening the skills of solving problems through the objections
Deli clerk in January 2005-December 2005
Cub Foods, Somewhere, USA
aec Provided superior customer service
aec Worked as part of a team to ensure the meat has effectively
Representative Customer Service from May 2002 to January 2005
Shopko, Somewhere, USA
aec Customers transformed returns and exchanges
aec responded to calls from several phone lines and run
Volunteer Experience
Professor of English September 2007-December 2007
Some University, Somewhere, USA
aec week with five freshmen International Met
aec Students assisted with individual objectives of English
aec the progress of students contacted the program director of Guardian
Professor of English
2007-2007 Mar. May and July 2007
Some adult education center, Somewhere, USA
aec Assisted ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher education courses
aec Students helped to develop language skills for work and daily life
COMPUTER
aec Experience with Microsoft Office, typing speed 70 WPM, strong skills key 10
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Here is a sample letter that I sent:
January 6, 2009
Some companies
11238 86th Ave N
Somewhere, USA 55555
Dear Sir or Madam,
This letter is to express my interest in the Receptionist position listed on CareerBuilder.com. With about five years of experience in customer service, I think I would be the ideal candidate for this position.
My resume that highlights my communication skills and strong client service is attached. During my time in the communication Aria, I have constantly improved my customer service and communication skills, I have received recognition from my superiors for my outstanding performance, including an award for best sales for the month of May 2007 at the University of Minnesota difficult campaign Alumni Association. With the skills I learned in the previous job and my education, I firmly believe that I could help your business succeed.
I am excited by the receptionist and would like to thank you for considering me for this position. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions regarding my experience or qualifications. I would appreciate the opportunity to review my qualifications in more detail and we will contact you in the following weeks.
Respectfully yours,
Jane Somebody
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Any help or suggestions W.
