PM me your email and I'll send you a couple templates of resumes from retail people that you can use as guides.

 

You should hire somebody to put one together. The type of template you use is really dependent on your skills, education, experience, qualifications, etc.

Just saying you want a template is like saying "I want a vehicle. What should I get?".

 

Business management.. heh. My ole lady has one of those.. she's a perpetual receptionist/office manager. So.. I guess sometimes she does manage a business.. at least the telephones.

 

You're right that there are differences between types of resumes, but basically the most importantant differentiation is between resume creative/arts and business people.

What I mean is, the two main types now are:

1) The portfolio - Used more by web designers, artists, photographers, etc, who may require something that exhibits their creative/artistic abilities more.

2) The CV - More traditionally what we think of, when someone says resumé.

Within those there are plenty of formats you can use, but recommended in almost any retail/office situation now is a blended chronological/functional. This means list your job experience starting with most recent to oldest, and include info under each regarding the specifics of the position. Then the next section could be education, listing University/College back to high school, in chronological order. Don't list all the "awesome" projects you worked on here, unless you don't have any relevant work experience. You might start this type of resume with one of a summary/synopsis, technologies worked with, or some other intro, and you might end with something like achievements, certifications, hobbies, or some else.

 

BTW, Word has resume templates, and any will do just fine. Working in retail I don't think they're expecting you to be a reporting writing, word processing wizard. Just aim to appropriately convey any abilities and experience you have that is relevant to the position you're applying for, and point out where in your life it came from.

 

If you're still in school, why not check with your career services office for templates, examples, and even a professional critique?

 

[QUOTE=MikeyCB,Mar 11 2010, 01:46 PM] You're right that there are differences between types of resumes, but basically the most importantant differentiation is between resume creative/arts and business people.

What I mean is, the two main types now are:

1) The portfolio - Used more by web designers, artists, photographers, etc, who may require something that exhibits their creative/artistic abilities more.

2) The CV - More traditionally what we think of, when someone says resumé.

Within those there are plenty of formats you can use, but recommended in almost any retail/office situation now is a blended chronological/functional.

 

Also, when looking for a job, it always pays to hire a tech writer to at least help you with your resume.

 

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I hear what you're saying, I just don't find value in those resume writing service providers, personally. I've spent most of my days for the past 5 years reading resumes, seeing both the good and the bad. Anyone with a little sense and some guidance like the info I provided above should be able to create a document that looks balanced. It's not a "single sit down and write in 15 minutes" job, it should be revisited with fresh eyes, have a friend review it, and make adjustments to ensure the info on the page represents you in the most revelant way, considering the position you're applying for.

I don't think you're wrong about the importance of correct formatting and layout, it's just not as complex as some make it out to be.

 

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