[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!

[Clough]

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!

[payasa14]

What Im going to be doing in the job or what do you mean?

[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!

[Clough]

Are you still there, payasa14?

Thanks!

[payasa14]

Yeah ill be handling the mail, running to do things for the company, and pretty much everything else a secretary does

[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!

[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.

[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!

[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.

[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!

[payasa14]

I type 55 wpm and not really sure about the ten key...

[payasa14]

Just tested myself it it says 20 wpm

[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!

[payasa14]

I type 55-60 wpm on regular typing. Im not that good at the ten speed... tested myself came up to 20.

[Clough]

Hi, payasa14!

Did you finish what you were trying to do here?

Thanks!

[payasa14]

Yea is did thank you for your helps

[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!

[payasa14]

Gota interview tomorrow so hope I get the job!

[Wondergirl]

Gota interview tomorrow so hope I get the job!!

Best wishes!!