Can some one give me a sample resume for changing careers?

Question

I would like to change from hospitality into a clerical or administrative position. I know I have the skills but with my current resume I am not getting anywhere. Any help would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Try this one:
OBJECTIVE: To gain long term employment (they like to know you're not going to quite two months later) in your company utilizing my (computer, management, cashier, whatever)skills. Please don't say you are a "people person", that is so overused it's a joke. NOTE: If they ask how do you work with others; say you have dealt with difficult people and you keep it professional and don't take it personally.

EXPERIENCE: May 2005 - October 2005, worked as a cashier at XYZ Store. (Make sure you link what you did at your last jobs, like computer skills to the one you are going for). If you are going for a dish washing job, don't tell them what great computer skills you have, they don't care.

EDUCATION: College or any other courses (probably won't matter if you are going for a junk job) Sometimes listing education works against you; the person hiring you might feel you are over qualified, and eventually end up getting THEIR job, be humble, leave it out unless it is a requirement for the job.

REFERENCES: Old employers, friends, but ask them if it is ok to use them as a reference. This helps when the company your going for a job at calls them. Also tell them what type of job, so they can mention that yes, you were great at computers.

Keep it simple, use plain paper, no fancy fonts. Most people reading resumes only spend 15 SECONDS flipping through them. Don't make it a epic novel, two pages, maximum, one if you can do it.

Answer 2

You don't say exactly where you are in your career; for example, would you be able to take a pay cut and still maintain your current lifestyle? If so, you might want to think about a position as a receptionist. Is it possible your current employer has an opening? How are your keyboarding skills? Familiar with Microsoft Office suite? (Word and Excel at least. Power Point and Access may not be needed but do learn these if you can). Often, a receptionist winds up with more responsibilities than greeting clients and answering the phones. You may be asked (or you may offer) to lend a hand to an existing secretary or admin assistant. Being teachable and willing to learn are two great traits that will never fail you.

Answer 3

Hey, resume making is a very crucial process for everyone who is serious about his/her career!

I would suggest you take some professional help..and who says that it has to cost any money?

Here is what I have used to get awesome results in my professional life!

MS word has inbuilt resume templates for making your resume. You can also follow the step-by-step instruction to make your free resume, using the resume builder provided with MS office. Resume styles differ according to profession, and sources of sample resumes are available at-

http://www.pcworkathome.in/resume.html

Answer 4

I can give you a sample but why dont you reveal your email address in order for anyone to email you their resume sample in words format.
We can email you the sample and later on you can modify them.

What do you think? good idea right?