Resume help needed

[angelicknights]

So I'm looking for a new job, and have to write a full new resume, I graduated high school, but plan to go into an electrician apprenticeship, but atm just want a new job, I only make $10.25/hr and since im out of school I need something more full time.

I've worked at the same job for the past 2 years and basically can run the place. I work stock mainly, but do cashier and can run customer service. I also am a computer specialist (just the job title, basically I work computer dept., cashier, stock) but I can also run the customer service desk. Like do returns, deal with assfuk customers and so forth.

Before this job I had a job for a tad over a year in which I cleaned offices/bathrooms/lunchroom, which I will put as work experience but really I dont want to use any references from here because it was my moms work, she is assistant manager so really that wouldn't look to great as my mom got me the job, or would it really matter? I could use the real manager as a reference, and have, but still, kinda wierd.

Now I'm having a bitch of a time with my resume, I just don't know what/how to write it, I tried googling templates and formats but I just cant find the words to put, that will make someone want to hire me.

Anyone got any tips or can post an example of their resume that may be a bit insightful on what direction I should be heading.
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[Jerry Atrick]

For starters, a lot of people would kill to make $10.25 an hour and depending on where you live, it's not a bad wage for someone your age. When do you plan on starting the apprenticeship? Also, does your apprenticeship require a resume and references too? If your apprenticeship requires those things, it may be better to keep your current job because it can sometimes be difficult to get a new position if you haven't been at your job for very long or there are gaps in your employment history.

All that being said, it sounds like you do have some good skills. The purpose of a resume is to sell yourself. When listing job descriptions, it doesn't hurt to mix in specific verifiable accomplishments such as, "Led x department in sales during y month of z year." It also helps to list leadership positions if you've held any.

As far as the job with your mother, one rule of thumb is not to put a job on your resume if you don't plan on using them as a reference. Personally, I don't think it will hurt to put that one on your resume. Maybe you should talk to the manager and ask him or her not to mention that you worked with your mom. By law they are not allowed to tell such things.

I dunno, I'm kind of rambling here. None of us can write your resume for you so I hope at least some of my advice helps.

 

[HeavyHanded]

^ Some good advice there. I've written more resumes than I care to count, its kind of disgusting actually. Anyway, heres a couple things. Don't over crowd it. Remember that it's just a quick reference for your potential employer, so they can see you accomplishments/qualifications. Less is more. A nice neat heading at the top with all your personal info and then separate work exp from education with the one most relevant first, then go by most recent. A few bullet points for each job or level of education is good. 3-5 tops. (five if you really need to fill out space). Always start those bullet points with action verbs. Employers LOVE action verbs, some examples; developed, created, established, monitored; collaborated etc. It also never hurts to provide a second page with references listed, or at least mention that they are available upon request.

Hope that helps. I'll check back here in case you have more questions.

I added this on to another thread similar to this: Btw, feel free to PM me. My fiance is a resume wiz and she's taught me a thing or two in the past few years. I know how tough it can be, I was lost before she helped me craft mine, so I can sympathize and I'll help you if I can.