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  • May 27, 2009, 07:13 PM
    Clough

    Writing a resume is an art, and there's many ways that they can be done, payasa14. But, they should always be geared toward the job for which you're applying.

    I've spent over 37 years doing music for churches. I've done them at the same time that I've had teaching positions at schools.

    Would I include the church jobs in a resume? Not necessarily.

    Thanks!
  • May 27, 2009, 07:16 PM
    Clough
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by payasa14 View Post
    So where do I put my jobs and education at? Does it matter in what order there in?

    You just need a simple resume at this point in your career. There are at least these types types of resumes that are in use. Chronological, Functional, Combination and Targeted. There may be others, but I'm not sure what they're called. Certainly, any one resume could have all of the attributes of the kinds mentioned above.

    What specifically is called for you to do in the job for which you're applying, please?

    Thanks!
  • May 27, 2009, 07:20 PM
    payasa14

    What Im going to be doing in the job or what do you mean?
  • May 27, 2009, 07:25 PM
    Clough

    What you'll need to be doing clerically at the job. That's what I mean. They're going to be looking for your clerical skills, i.e. typing, (word processing and ten-key), filing, taking dictation, etc. Basically, what a secretary in an office that has a lot of paperwork might do. Correct?

    Or, will you be doing other things that aren't clerical in nature?

    Thanks!
  • May 27, 2009, 07:32 PM
    Clough

    Are you still there, payasa14?

    Thanks!
  • May 27, 2009, 07:41 PM
    payasa14

    Yeah ill be handling the mail, running to do things for the company, and pretty much everything else a secretary does
  • May 27, 2009, 07:42 PM
    Clough

    And, what of those sort of things have you done in the previous positions that you've held, please?

    Are you also going to be needing the ability to do spreadsheets?

    Thanks!
  • May 27, 2009, 07:50 PM
    payasa14

    Well I really haven't done these things just answer phone calls. I have only worked a fast food places. No I won't have to do spreadsheets.
  • May 27, 2009, 08:10 PM
    Clough

    I'm sorry, payasa14!

    I was on the phone! That's why it took me so long to respond.

    What I'm trying to find out from you, are the specifics to what you've already done, so that you can include them in a Skills Summary that could be at the very beginning of your resume, after the Heading.

    Thanks!
  • May 27, 2009, 08:23 PM
    payasa14

    Haha well see that's the thing I'm having trouble with... I really haven't done much that would relate to this job.
  • May 27, 2009, 09:04 PM
    Clough

    Then we need to think of the ways that will make you look the best for the job!

    I think that I've already asked these two questions previously.

    What is your typing speed and also what is your ten-key speed, please?

    Thanks!
  • May 27, 2009, 09:15 PM
    payasa14

    I type 55 wpm and not really sure about the ten key...
  • May 27, 2009, 09:17 PM
    payasa14
    Just tested myself it it says 20 wpm
  • May 27, 2009, 10:17 PM
    Clough

    Hi, payasa14!

    I'm still here! Was having some problems with connections to the Internet.

    Do you know where on the Internet that you can test yourself for ten-key?

    If you mean, 20 wpm for regular typing, you need to be at least at 40 wpm.

    Thanks!
  • May 27, 2009, 10:26 PM
    payasa14

    I type 55-60 wpm on regular typing. Im not that good at the ten speed... tested myself came up to 20.
  • Jun 1, 2009, 02:08 PM
    Clough

    Hi, payasa14!

    Did you finish what you were trying to do here?

    Thanks!
  • Jun 1, 2009, 02:26 PM
    payasa14

    Yea is did thank you for your helps
  • Jun 2, 2009, 10:47 PM
    Clough

    I'm glad that you were able to finish your project! I hope that it is satisfactory to you!

    Here is a link to one of my favorite typing sites where you can practice your typing of documents and also practice ten-key.

    http://www.learn2type.com/

    I wish and hope for you only the best!

    Thanks!
  • Jun 2, 2009, 10:52 PM
    payasa14

    Gota interview tomorrow so hope I get the job!
  • Jun 2, 2009, 10:55 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by payasa14 View Post
    Gota interview tomorrow so hope I get the job!!

    Best wishes!!

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