I have been job hunting for 2 months and no one is calling. Does my resume suck? Help.?

Question

Summary Of Experience


Professional with history of longevity and consistent attendance displays strong communication and problem solving skills. Experienced in high volume, fast paced restaurant industry with loyal customer base. Also experience in diverse career fields in several industries may lend to various hiring possibilities.

Experience


Server/Crew Chief April 2001 to April 2006
International House of Pancakes (IHOP), Baltimore, MD - Fast paced, high-volume Received food and beverage orders, advised on daily specials, and delivered food and drinks. Maintained and encouraged customer loyalty through the courteous and efficient resolution of disputes, complaints, and discrepancies and special requests. Verified the accuracy of charges, delivered customer checks, and ensured prompt processing of transactions.

Federal Work Study/General Office Pool January 2000 to June 2004
The Community College of Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD - Maintained updated computerized database for students in the Office of Records and Registration. Motivated, efficient, accurate and detail-oriented. Performed various clerical and administrative duties, including scheduling appointments and counseling, providing information on student programs, financial aid, and class schedules. Typing, filing, faxing, and answering phones.

Research Assistant May 1994 to June 1998
The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD - Provided wide range of technical and clerical duties to the Department of Anesthesia. Assisted medical personnel in the planning and execution of FDA approved and hospital research studies. Obtained informed consent. Maintained research databases and scanned Holter monitors. Alerted physicians to life-threatening arrhythmias.

EKG/Holter Technician April 1987 to May 1994
The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD - Applied 24-hour Holter monitors to inpatient and outpatients. Scanned Holter for arrhythmias and rhythm disturbances. Alerted physicians to life-threatening arrhythmias.

Education History


A.A., General Studies April 2006
The Community College of Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD

Medical Assisting January 1983
The Medix School, Towson, MD

Volunteer Work


Junior Vice Commander, , Towson, Md, January 1999 - Junior Vice Commander, Disabled American's Veteran's Auxiliary, Chapter 18.

Answer 1

It doesn't seem like you are qualified for any particular position. You have been bouncing between completely different fields. There are a lot of gaps on your resume (where were you from 1998 to 2000-no job listed for that time), you don't have any real education (undergraduate degree), the sentences are completely grammar inaccurate. From what time to what time were you in school, did you graduate? with what degree? If you are applying for a waitress or the kitchen to was dishes or something-they don't need resumes there. Otherwise I would advise you to change your resume.

Answer 2

Well, No. 1, you probably shouldn't post your resume online. But besides, there;s not enough info. We don't know what city you're applying in, what job you are seeking, etc. Getting a job depends on a lot of factors, not the least of which is the current job market in your particular city. Perhaps the position you are seeking is not in high demand in the city you are applying for. We don't know. There are a ton of things that determing successful job hunting. but don't give up. Two months isn't really that long for a job search. There are people who have been looking for the right job for a year. In the meantime, they took work doing something else, just to get the money coming in. try that as well.

Answer 3

I understand what you are going through. Jobs that used to require no experience wants experience, it seems experience is what most employers want these days. Keep on searching for a job, there is no reason for you to go into prostitution because of your situation, the good thing is that you do have one foot in the door because you recently graduated with a career as a medical assistant. Don't give up hope after 3 weeks, look for jobs in your community, search online on job sites like craigslist, snagajob. Do you know someone that can help you find a job? A friend or a family member that can put a good name in for you? It seems important to network in order to get hired too these days. Since you are searching for jobs related to your career, perhaps you can convince employers you can become a great worker although you have no experience; they can give you a trial period (like 2-3 weeks) working for them without pay so they can see your job performance. It doesn't hurt to try that out. Also narrow your search on the Internet to medical assistant "no experience" or "will train" (in quotations) and see what type of jobs will pop up. Apply for temp jobs at a agency in your area and recruiters will help you look for work. Also expand your job search, become a dog walker for a neighbor, a babysitter or house sitter or volunteer as most likely the company will hire from within. just think of different ways you can look for jobs. One more thing, don't worry so much about the loan people at the moment. You do not have any money to pay them so they can't get nothing out of you, just put the payments on hold (defer the loan) until you have the money and a secured job to pay them back. Good luck on your job search.

Answer 4

REFOCUS your resume, so that it applies for one job.

Write a good cover letter that explains the kind of position that you are applying for.

Good luck

Answer 5

I guess it depends on what jobs you are applying for

Answer 6

Do you do windows?