I am seeking an administrative entry-level position but have little prior experience in this field. My most recent position was bartending. How to I include this job on my resume? Any advice for describing duties or "changing" title?
2007-03-11 16:13:06 · 8 answers · asked by Abigail 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You could cover that in your opening paragraph - "Objective" or "Career Goals". You can explain that you are "looking to enter the workforce in a more professional capacity so that I may have the opportunity to advance within a business that is alligned with my business goals".
It is a little bit of fluff, but it makes it clear that you are looking to join a business where there will be a long-term future for you and that you are now thinking more in terms of a career.
Good luck!
2007-03-11 16:44:17 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Goddess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Resume For A Bartender
2016-10-19 08:25:41 · answer #2 · answered by yousef 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the key here is to not put a load of junk on there that makes bartending look like being ceo of GE. The best way is to say what you have accoplished there, and the size of your establishment and additional tasks you were assigned. A lot of companies like bartending because it shows you have experience in social settings dealing with people. Many top sales people were once waiters/bartenders. So tell them that you worked busy nights serving and entertaining x number of guests, kept inventories of supplies, and started the hugely successful karaoke night that tripled business. Well not exactly that but something along those means.
Dont put grandiose statements or anything that looks like you are trying to make the job seem to be something it is not.
2007-03-11 16:19:36 · answer #3 · answered by michael p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm that's a toughie. you could say "customer service" for bartending, and that you gained a lot of experience in communications. but there's not really any way around it, you were a bartender and looking for a career change. if it's entry-level you've just gotta hope that someone wants to give you a chance. a good way to get some experience is by going to a staffing agency.
2007-03-11 16:18:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is what it is, which means that you are good at working around various types of people. in fact, as a bartender you are "in charge" of the bar, which also is a form of managerial experience. so call it what it is, and explain how it applies to the position you are seeking.
2007-03-11 16:16:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a bartender, you are responsible for keeping accurate records (tabs) for your guests, collecting appropriate payment for accounts receivable (guests), working closely with vendors and other sales personnel, answering phones, multi-tasking- the bar is basically the "help Desk"- guests always come to the bartender when they have issues (lost debit card, jukebox ate my money, can you hold my purse behind the bar, etc) - that is a very important skill to use on a resume!
2016-02-11 12:19:02 · answer #6 · answered by Vince 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Focus on your skill set: what software do you know? discuss your ability to multitask, provide customer service, track inventory, manage supplies, etc. Consider volunteering in an administrative position - even a few months would help to give you a legitimate reference to support your application for an administrative position.
2007-03-11 16:18:52 · answer #7 · answered by fdm215 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was on Yahoo for something unrelated, but this topic was trending on the sidebar...
2016-08-23 20:57:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋