So, Honestly, How is my Resume?

[TurtleCrusher]

I'm looking to get a new job. I'm currently at a brick wall in terms of being able to advance in my company. I'm literally looking to get another $10hr retail job. Is this resume good enough? I have my name, address, phone number and email o nthe op of this resume.

xxxxx - Scholz
adress
Portland Oregon, 97xxx
Scholzpdx@yahoo.com
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[FONT=&quot]Experience[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Target: Assets Protection [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Senior Target Protection Specialist[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]June 2008 - Present[/FONT]

• [FONT=&quot]Provided a safe and secure working and shopping environment[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Educated team members in daily meetings on processes that contribute to shortage (merchandise protection, backroom location accuracy, etc.)[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Performed citizen arrests on known theft subjects to reduce shortage and drive a prevention culture[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Collected, documented and communicated theft and fraud related information to the supervisors of the department[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Facilitated training for new Target Protection Specialists[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Received recognition in August of 2008 as the Great Team Hero (employee of the month)[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Target: Stores[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Multipurpose Team Member[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]June 2007 - June 2008[/FONT]

• [FONT=&quot]Performed duties in various departments such as Guest Services, Cashier, Electronics, Sales Floor, Apparel, Operator, Cart Attendant, Food Court, and Signing[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Maintained an excellent conversion ratio on Target REDcards[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Welcomed and trained new team members in many departments[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Consistently remained flexible in working in unfamiliar departments[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Safeway: Stores[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Produce Clerk - Courtesy Clerk - Dairy Clerk - Day Stocker[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]June 2006 - July 2007[/FONT]

• [FONT=&quot]Provided customer service in a fast paced atmosphere[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Maintained presentable and profitable departments throughout the store[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Responsible for assisting the training of new courtesy clerks[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Education[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]

• [FONT=&quot]Currently attending Portland Community College - Associates of Science in Criminal Justice[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Graduated from Roosevelt High School – June 2008[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Technical Qualities[/FONT]
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• [FONT=&quot]Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]State of Oregon Unarmed Professional DPSST Certified[/FONT]

 

[KentState]

You need a resume for a $10/hour job. I remember making that much back in 2001 at Best Buy from just doing the online application.

 

[QuantumPion]

You need a resume for a retail sales job?

 

[invidia]

You don't really need a resume for the type of job you are seeking.

 

[Gooberlx2]

^ what they said.

Why not look for internships or something that's actually career valuable, as opposed to yet another retail job?

 

[tk149]

I'm looking to get a new job. I'm currently at a brick wall in terms of being able to advance in my company. I'm literally looking to get another $10hr retail job. Is this resume good enough? I have my name, address, phone number and email o nthe op of this resume.

xxxxx - Scholz
adress
Portland Oregon, 97xxx
Scholzpdx@yahoo.com​

Experience

Target: Assets Protection
Senior Target Protection Specialist

June 2008 - Present

• Provided a safe and secure working and shopping environment
• Educated team members in daily meetings on processes that contribute to shortage (merchandise protection, backroom location accuracy, etc.)
• Performed citizen arrests on known theft subjects to reduce shortage and drive a prevention culture
• Collected, documented and communicated theft and fraud related information to the supervisors of the department
• Facilitated training for new Target Protection Specialists
• Recieved recognition in August of 2008 as the Great Team Hero (employee of the month)

Target: Stores
Multipurpose Team Member

June 2007 - June 2008

• Performed duties in various departments such as Guest Services, Cashier, Electronics, Sales Floor, Apparel, Operator, Cart Attendant, Food Court, and Signing
• Maintained an excellent conversion ratio on Target REDcards
• Welcomed and trained new team members in many departments
• Consistently remained flexible in working in unfamiliar departments

Safeway: Stores
Produce Clerk - Courtesy Clerk - Dairy Clerk - Day Stocker

June 2006 - July 2007

• Provided customer service in a fast paced atmosphere
• Maintained presentable and profitable departments thoughout the store
• Resonsible for assisting the training of new courtesy clerks

Education

Currently attending Portland Community College - Assosiates of Science in Criminal Justice
Graduated from Roosevelt High School

Technical Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

You need to learn to use a spell checker. Also, I'd add the date you graduated from High School. Employers like to see a full history, with no unexplained gaps.

I had to LOL at "Great Team Hero"

 

[Krynj]

For the jobs you're after, this might be worth more than a resume:

http://www.timothyhorrigan.com/documents/unicru-personality-test.answer-key.html

 

[harobikes333]

OP, you're resume is fine / If you are looking to work at another store like best buy, walmart, etc. they aren't going to be very picky.

seriously.

 

[TurtleCrusher]

For the jobs you're after, this might be worth more than a resume:

http://www.timothyhorrigan.com/documents/unicru-personality-test.answer-key.html

Wow. That's incredibly useful. Thanks.

Resume updated. I'm also going to higher end security places to apply.

 

[Russwinters]

If you have some minor security experience you can pick up your "guard card" for like...i think it's ~$150 (have a few friends who work security)

You will get like $12/hr starting roughly with your guard card, sometimes more like $14/hr.

It's not hard at all, I have one friend who had 0 security experience and got a $14/hr full time job just by having a guard card. Not too bad for a entry level security job.

 

[ultimatebob]

Honestly, it looks like you're more qualified to be a mall security guard than the Best Buy sales drone. Maybe even a bouncer if you're a big guy.

Nothing wrong with that... the mall cop job probably pays better, and you don't have to be nice to annoying customers. You can kick them out

 

[TurtleCrusher]

If you have some minor security experience you can pick up your "guard card" for like...i think it's ~$150 (have a few friends who work security)

You will get like $12/hr starting roughly with your guard card, sometimes more like $14/hr.

It's not hard at all, I have one friend who had 0 security experience and got a $14/hr full time job just by having a guard card. Not too bad for a entry level security job.

Thanks for the tip, but I already have the Oregon Equivalent. DPSST training is the guard card here. It's actually the law to have one here and the only jobs that pay that well are at hospitals and what not. I'll be applying there as well as other places.

Mall security guards are paid terribly. I know a few and they make just over minimum wage. No joke.

 

[mmntech]

You need a resume for a $10/hour job. I remember making that much back in 2001 at Best Buy from just doing the online application.

Yeah, things are different these days. Everyone seems to want the full job portfolios, even for minimum wage. Some of these places require you to do more to get the job than professional positions do!

Remember your resume is just a place to briefly summarize your skills and experience. Nail it in the cover letter. And remember to keep everything SHORT AND SWEET. Busy people won't read long stuff.