i'm a 19 yr old girl who badly needs a job but with no job experience. what should i put in my resume?
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Use specific classes or activities where you use applicable skills (such as: communications, student government, volunteer work, school awards, etc.). That will let them know you even though you don't have experience, you do have the skills to do the job.\n\nReferences also help. You could have a teacher be a reference for you about your work ethic in school.
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No_nickname made a very good suggestion, about babysitting or dogsitting, as a first job, until you're old enough for regular employment. This would only work if you truly like children or animals, but if you do, it is a great way to gain references for your resume later on. If you are reliable, the families you work for will be happy to recommend you for job openings they hear about, maybe even in their own business!\n\nMy youngest daughter babysat when she was your age, and used to find creative ways to keep the children busy, instead of telling them to just watch tv. She played games with them, did crafts, etc., and the kids always asked their parents to call her instead of other sitters, because they loved the attention. Think of it as the beginning of 'networking'! Good luck.\n\nMy first job was taking care of animals on a farm.\n\nI just noticed that you said that 'neighborhood jobs don't work where you live'... could you explain a bit? (Use the Add Details button below the question) and I'll try to think of some more ideas that might be suitable if I understand the situation.\n\nEdited to add: You do have some limitations on what's available, for sure! But you sound very motivated, and that's a good quality to have; it will help you to succeed in whatever you do.\n\n Some entry-level types of work might include:\n1.  Stocking shelves in a grocery store, or cleaning the showcases, etc. when the store is closed (a surprising amount of work happens on Sunday so store is ready for customers on Monday).\n2. Cleaning cages at a veterinary clinic or animal shelter (the latter may not be paying work... how badly do you need the income, vs. the job experience?\n3. Kitchen helper at a nursing home or other facility: peeling potatoes, clearing tables, loading the dishwasher,etc.\n4. At a newspaper office, getting the weekly advertising flyers sorted to go in peoples mailboxes.\n\nThere are lots more, depending on the size of your community. You need to figure out what kind of work suits you best, and apply for that first. Don't take something you absolutely hate. Keep your ears open, and if you see a business that appeals to you, ask to speak to the manager when the place isn't too busy. Ask if they have any part-time beginner-level work. Bring your resume. Also ask the older teens whom you know, which employers are good to work for, because it's better to know this in advance. Some bosses are awful to work for, and have a high turnover of staff for that reason; that's why they are always hiring!\n\nThat's all I can think of at the moment.
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Get your self a good resume and apply for all and any jobs you like.  IT is hard work when you you try to find a job...find a job then becomes your job...you should spend at least 4 hours a day looking for work...\n\nDon't start your search at 12 noon...get up and get started when most offices open which is between 8am  and search until lunch time, email, fax, call all be4 12...after 12 until about 3 you should make a list of employers that you would like to contact on the next day!!\n\nGood look to you...if you need help writing a resume feel free to email me...I can really help you...
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Here are some good resume examples.  You can decide which format works best for you AND see how other people use the various formats to highlight certain aspects of their background (education, work experience, accomplishments).\n\nThe format you use really depends on what you want to focus your resume on.
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Your name, a detailed paragraph describing what you want to do and why you would be good for it (keep it 5 lines or less),  prior work experience, and education, in that order. Dont list your hobbies or activities you enjoy doing, no one but you cares. If there is a lapse in your employment, i.e. years where you were unemployed, explain that. List any computer programs you know proficiently at the bottom. DO NOT list References available upon request. DO NOT have a resume more than one page long. Look at it from the point of view of the person hiring, they probably have at least 50 resumes, more than one page doesnt make them think that you have more experience, it makes them think they have more to read. If they want references they will ask, whether you put available upon request or not.
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Highlight your best skills at the top in a summary fashion.  Example: Proficient in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.  Outstanding customer service skills, excellent typing ability (etc).\n\nNext, put any education you've had under that (college, high school, military experience, anything that will stand out to a potential employer as selling points). \n\nThen, put your professional experience below here.  Add dates of employment and be brief.  Don't be too wordy or they won't read your resume.  At the same time, give just enough detail that makes them want to call you and ask questions about your resume. Try to use bullet points and highlight the key points of each job.
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Below are some sample resumes for your reference:\n\nhttp://www.resume-resource.com/samples.html\n\nHere are some tips:\n1. If you have less than 10 years of experience, you want your resume to be one page.\n2. Generally, clearly show your name, mailing address, email address if available, and best phone number(s) to contact you.\n3. Then show your education, work experience, any interests, achievements, and skill sets. Under your work experience, it is not a list of your job descriptions (this is a common mistake). You should instead indicate what you have accomplished and the results.  Use action verbs.\n4. If you are looking for your first job or intend to change job function / industry, you may want to state your objectives.\n4. There is no one “correct” format.  It depends on your profession and personal style.\n5. Also, try not to use technical words and jargons. Do not abbreviate.\n\nYou can post your resume at:\nhttp://www.monster.com\nhttp://www.careerbuilder.com\nhttp://hotjobs.yahoo.com\n\nI would also go to your bookstore and find a resume book in the business/career section. You can also find more examples and templates online if you do a search.\n\nGood luck and have a nice day.
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No offense, but you may want to take a writing or grammar course. Judging by the sentence structure of your question, you may have a problem communicating. Writing and communication skills are vital in almost every job field and I had to read your question five times to understand it.\n\nI'm not sure what kind of job you are looking for. But if you just need something temporary in order to survive, visit local retail stores and restaurants and complete job applications. Sometimes, employers like to see you in person because it shows that you are really interested. \n\nIf you are looking for a career, you may want to try interning or volunteering for awhile while you work part time. \n\nAlso, get some career direction. It is very hard. I still do not know exactly what I want to do. But you may want to go to your local libray and read books about job searching and career fields that may interest you. \n\nYour local library may also offer free or low cost seminars on resume writing and interviewing techniques. When I first start looking for jobs after college, I was terrible at interviewing. A community organization in my area was offering a free class that discussed job interviews. We had to participate in a serious of mock interviews. It really helped me. \n\nGood luck to you.
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For teens, your best bet is good old fashion leg work. Go to the various fast food and retail establishments nearby and apply. You can also search the help wanted section of the newspaper, but leg work will probably be the most rewarding. Remember your first impression counts, so dress for an interview even when picking up apps. You could get an interview on the spot if your timing is right. \n\nOther preparation you should do:\n- Prepare a resume. It does not need to be very elaborate, but with a simple word processor, there is no reason you can't create one pretty easily. Take a couple of copies when you gather and return applications and if you get asked to an interview. If you have never held a job before, you can list volunteer work, pertinent after school activities and self employment such as lawn mowing or baby sitting. Under education, list the school you are attending and any awards or achievements you have obtained.\n- Make sure you have written down all the answers you will need for a application. Some places will want you to complete the application on the spot. You should have addresses, employment dates, emergency contact information etc.\n- Ask your parents, a teacher or other adult you trust to look over your resume and to help you practice for interviews.\n\nRemember, job hunting is a job. Make notes of where you have applied. Follow-up. It can be frustrating and can take some time, particularly if you don't have any work experience.
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Try www.monster.com \n\nTheir website has a feature which will help you create a resume.\n\nOr, try a career placement firm (look in the Yellow Pages).  They will charge you a small percentage of your first year's wages, but will help you with all your career needs.  Good luck.
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Make sure you have a good resume sent in with your application, and have a cover letter to go with your resume, some employers won't even bother looking if your resume doesn't have a cover letter. Also past employment plays a big part. As a general rule you should have been at your previous job for at least two years if you want to make a good impression. And the biggest factor of all is the people you know. If you don't have any connections with anyone at the company your trying to get on with don't hold your breath!
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Young graduates who are on the job market for the first time need to start by learning to write their first resume. To do this they need to learn the basic rules of resumes for graduates.\nWriting your resume should be a step by step process. \nMake a list of all work related experiences including Volunteering\nRunning the volley club or similar.\nOrganising the university magazine.\nAny roles in clubs or associations.\nAny such experience can be listed on your resume. These qualities will show your motivation and initiative as well as organisation and team work skills.\n\nIf you are applying for a specific job\nRead the job advertisement carefully.\nMake sure you address each requirement in the graduate resume.\nFollow the instructions.\nInclude your soft skills\nAct Professionally\nBe sure your graduate resume does not have any spelling and grammatical errors.\nDo not act 'cute'.\nAvoid easily corrected mistakes.\nHave another person review your resume and give an honest opinion.\nYour resume should be a summary of your experience, education and qualifications. \nDo not lie on your resume.\nYour resume should be one page.\nInclude only topics related to the job you are applying for.\n\nmore info on http://www.cvtips.com/graduate_resume.html\nEmployers will be interested in your credentials and experience.
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You need a good cover letter and resume...if it is professional and lists your skills and experience, it can get you in the door.  In your cover letter explain that you are looking for a first job, but that you have developed excellent skills through volunteer work, school clubs, homework prep, etc. (whatever applies to you).  If you have a good grade point average, include that.  also tell them your long term goals and what you are hoping to get out of this job.  People are often impressed with young, focused people and are more than willing to give you a shot.  DO NOT use cute phrases/symbols or pink paper!!!\n\nThere are also programs that hire college students through work study programs and/or internships.  You can find out about this through your school's counselor or business teacher.
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Remember when you are "unemployed" your most important job is to work for YOURSELF.  In other words, spend the same amount each day looking for work as you did working for someone else.\n\nWith so many out of work, it won't be easy.  Use every resource available to you, and find help in the search box of your computer, not only job listings, but job hunting tips.\n\nDon't forget to visit your local colleges and use their job search office (postings are often put up on a board).\n\nI wish you speedy good luck!!
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Your best option is probably what is called a "skills-based resume" or a "functional resume" (do a search on those terms) which basically lists categories and the skills you can do in that.  Monster.com has a description and sample here: http://resume.monster.com/articles/functionalresume/ \nOf course it helps if you've also used some of these skills - perhaps  volunteering in your chidren's schools or groups etc. - include that stuff too.\nProbably most jobs are found through other people, so make sure you tell everyone you meet youre looking... go to functions that people in your field attend & network... etc.\nHope something here helps you & good luck.
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There are a LOT of good companies where you can apply online. Go to sites like Monster.com, Hotjobs.com., Careerbuilder.com and so on.  But, it's still much better to send a resume, and even apply for a position personally and leave a resume. You might luck out and actually get a response through an online application, but mostly service jobs are the ones that tend to get filled that way. So I'm assuming that at your age, that's what you are looking for. Sears, Target, K Mart, and many other stores have online applications, and do hire from them. Go to their sites and go for it. Good luck.
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Go to your bookstore and find a resume book in the business/career section. You can also find examples and templates online if you do a search.\n\nIf you have less than 10 years of experience, you want your resume to be one page. Generally, clearly show your name, mailing address, email address if available, and best phone number(s) to contact you.\n\nThen show your education, work experience, any interests, achievements, and skill sets. Under your work experience, it is not a list of your job descriptions (this is a common mistake). You should instead indicate what you have accomplished and the results. Also, try not to use technical words and jargons. Do not abbreviate.\n\nBelow are some sample resumes for your reference.\n\nhttp://www.resume-resource.com/samples.h...\n\nGood luck and have a nice day.