Getting a job with this resume

[Alienwho]

Ok it's the summer and I need to get a job to keep me from dying from boredom and to hook me up with some gas money. This is my plan:

Walk into CompUSA, ask questions, prove the sales person wrong, have them offer me a job, and accept it .

here's my resume, tell me if it's ok (I had to do some mass revising to fit it on one page).

Certain things have been edited out

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Name
email
phone
address

Experience

May - August 2000
Sales and Service Rep, Convergys, Orem UT.

?? Single point of contact during roll-out phase for customer?fs technical issues.
o Installing and configuring Windows Millennium using the phone.
o Troubleshooting and diagnosing all types of Windows Millennium issues.

September 2000 - May 2001
Web Developer, ____________, ____ UT.

?? Website design

o Use HTML, CSS and PHP.
o Continuously maintaining and updating website?fs.

?? Graphics creating/editing using Adobe Photoshop.
?? Configure and build computers from scratch with the hardware.
?? Technical support for my co-workers.

November 1999 - Current
Build computers for friends, neighbors and relatives

?? Find and buy the best hardware for their budget via the internet.
?? Build the computer from scratch and install all the necessary software

Education

?? CNA (Certified Netware Administrator) course, August 2000 - May 2001
?? A Senior at __________.

Other

?? Webmaster for school website.
?? The ?gComputer Guy?h for school newspaper/formatting the paper and inserting ads.

Skills

?? Advanced knowledge of Windows Operating Systems such as Windows 98, ME, 2000. Basic knowledge of the Linux Operating System.
?? Computer Hardware and Software and troubleshooting.

Additional Interests and Hobbies

?? Learning more about computers and staying up to date on the latest technologies.
?? Computer online gaming.
?? My motorcycle

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Is there anything obvious that i'm missing that should be in there that you obviously have if you go to AT forums?

And what could I expect to get paid as the average joe blow working at compusa? (i'm not aiming high, don't want to get dissapointed, but who knows)

 

[snakesnfrogs]

You don't stand a chance of geting the job----you're over-qualified

 

[Angrymarshmello]

Anyone can prove a CompUSA sales person wrong

And you are overqualified. They just want people who can sell, even if you don't know anything about computers (99% of the CompUSA staff)

 

[Alienwho]

People I just need money, and I know i'm overqualified. I don't know what other kind of job I can get though. My old job as the web developer I lucked out because my dad was able to hook me up and this guy gave me a shot. My chances of something like that happening again are very slim, and no real place like that wants to higher a 17 year old punkass.

 

[Looney]

I'm sure you can get a job as a webmaster at least... i see ads in my local papers all the time for webmasters and computer tutors for the local libraries all the time.

But you'll probably make more money at CompUSA. Give it a shot, you'll probably get the job.

 

[Ameesh]

good luck!

 

[amnesiac]

Just remember that unless you're applying as a tech, you are a SALESPERSON first and a geek second. I forgot that when I once applied to Best Buy.

 

[Suicidal]

Since when do these places just offer you a job right away like that? They wont give two flying fu<ks if you prove the salesperson wrong. Do you think that if you show you know more than that person that they'll just bow down and offer you a job? HAHAHAHAAHA. CompUSA is retail. They want people to work long hours selling crap and pay you the least they legally can. Then they'll cut your hours and wont care when you start to whine. Do yourself a favor and run far away from that place and any other retail store you're considering working for. Go try to find a job at a small computer shop. You might get bad pay but your knowledge will be put to better use.

 

[Alienwho]

Yeah being a salesperson will royally suck. I'd like to apply for a behind the scenes type job there. I think i'll also look at babbages, that might be pretty cool.

 

[starwarsdad]

I am a recruiter by profession. For a position at this level, you do not need a resume. You will be filling out an application. I would recommend A+ and Network+ certification. Classes are nice but mean jack! Certification, while also relatively insignificant, at least demonstrates a level of competence. Don't walk in and try to be a wiseass; the person you demean will be a coworker if you get the job. Go in dressed well (read business casual). Go through their hiring process, be respectful, get the job. Use this as a means to grow and take advantage of the educational opportunities that they offer (classes and certification training). Best of luck!

 

Overqualified for CompUSA, but under-qualified for a real job.

 

[Alienwho]

Yeah, thanks.

But I found out I have a chance to get a job at www.myfamily.com, (not knowing what i'll be doing though).

I'm also in the process of making a webpage as a kind of online-resume. So they could go to my site and check out everything that i'm capable of. Graphics, Flash, everything in general. How would that go over?

 

[starwarsdad]

They will only look at a website after they have gotten serious about bringing you on board. Web-based resumes really aggravate people that do the hiring. They are only useful as a means to get contract work. IMPO

 

[Alienwho]

I'd like to get A+ certification...the only thing holding me back is the damn fee.

 

[monto]

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lol