Can someone critique my resume?

Question

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in the field of Spanish translating and/or interpreting.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, August 9, 2006

University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA Summer 2003-Summer 2006

Overall GPA: 2.285

GPA in Major: 2.9

Semester Abroad: Universidad de Costa Rica, San Ramón, Costa Rica, Summer 2005

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Fall 2005 ONLY

Nicholls State University Fall 2001-Spring 2003

EXPERIENCE

Office Assistant, University of New Orleans-Dept. of Foreign Languages

New Orleans, LA June 2006-present

-answer phones

-run errands

-keep area clean

Direct Support Professional, Exceeds Their Needs

Gretna, LA, January 2006

-Assist clients with personal hygiene

-Talk to clients and keep them company

-Make sure they have their meds

-Help out with chores

Clerical Assistant, Center for Urban Initiatives and Research

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI, October 26, 2006-December 22, 2006

general reception
route calls
take messages
computer skills (experience with Microsoft Office)
running campus errands
light typing
filing
faxing
copying
other miscellaneous duties as needed
SKILLS

Excellent background knowledge in Spanish

Light skill in Spanish translating/interpreting

Microsoft Office 2003 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Type 45 wpm or more

REFERENCES

Available upon request

Please tell me where I can improve at & how I can make it look more winnable to prospective employers. Thanks.

Answer 1

KRIZZLE FW
Address
Phone numbers
Email address
___________________________________________________

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To build a career in Spanish translating and/or interpreting.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of New Orleans-Dept. of Foreign Languages, New Orleans, LA June 2006-present

Office Assistant
•Manage all incoming and out going calls
•Ensure that the office was clean at all times
•Procure basic items as needed by the company

Exceeds Their Needs, Gretna, LA, January 2006

Direct Support Professional

•Assisted clients with personal hygiene
•Engaged clients in pleasant conversation while they await service
•Ensured that clients take their medications
•Assisted with other duties when required


University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Center for Urban Initiatives and Research, October 26, 2006-December 22, 2006

Clerical Assistant
•Performed receptionist duties
•Routed telephone calls to the intended recipients
•Managed all incoming and outgoing messages
•Performed filing, typing, fax and photocopying duties
•Assisted with other duties where necessary






KRIZZLE FW
________________________________________________________________________

EDUCATION

University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 2006; B.A., Spanish

Exchange Program leading up to the B.A.

Universidad de Costa Rica, San Ramón, Costa Rica, Summer 2005
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Fall 2005 ONLY
Nicholls State University Fall 2001-Spring 2003


LITERARY SKILLS

Excellent background knowledge in Spanish
Spanish translating/interpreting

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office 2003 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Microsoft Internet Explorer Competence


REFERENCES

Available upon request


Basically, I used different expressions to make it more marketable. I believe you should value everything that you have done and having work experience in any form is better than having none at all. E-mail me and I will send you a copy of the resume typed in MS Word because the format I used is basically lost in this medium. Make the subject of the email "Krizzle Resume". Me llamo Coleen. Hablo espanol un pocito. All the best with your career!


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Answer 2

Your resume and education stand on their own...get rid of the "duties stuff" you have listed..makes everything far too long. Get rid of the typing speed, (nothing to write home about), in fact, change the whole ending to : Computer literate in MS Office, and learn programs easily. "
Please listen to me: listing what you do demeans the resume..you do so much more than this, and this makes you look menial, at best. Keep it short, to the point..the degree speaks for itself, your foreign experience is great.
Spend your time on perfecting the letter of introduction to be the cover page...learn about the companies you apply to, include the NAME of who you are applying to, etc. Make it personal. Good luck

Answer 3

Your resume is good, but i suggest that if you want a position in translating/interpreting, then you shouldn't say 'Light skill in Spanish translating/interpreting'!

Just my critique.

Answer 4

if you clean windows you are hired a need a new maid