If you're a person with not much experience how do you make your Resume attractive?

yeah. i got a few jobs already but they were all clerical stuff and they were temporary assignments( about 3 years), prior to that was landscaping with a relative as an assistant( since age 14).now i'm 25. i keep sending resume's and apparently nobody seems to like what they see. What do i have to do to make it attractive?

My major and schoolwork doesn't seem attractive to them, i only list "I went to this university" should i tell more about my school history but how if i never had rewards or did any special projects

My skills don't seem interesteing to them although i put proficient in MS office and simple graphics, typing, art, languages. So i guess it all has to do with my job experience .

Definitely pay a professional resume writer to do the entire draft.
Even if it costs a couple hundred, you'll get noticed and get offers.
I was skeptical about paying someone but if you use Hotjobs.com or Monster.com they should have a referral link to a resume service.....Good Luck!

make sure you put all your strengths and skills....and any experience w/ community service...things youve done in college like special projects

and also list some contacts that'll make u sound good in case the employer wants to call them

There are programs on the web like "Curriculum Vitae Maker" that can help you improving the appearence. You can also find in the web many sites that teach you how to make a resume - e.g.:http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/resume/Arm_Your...

Job experience is important, but how is your cover letter? Employers will usually look over cover letters to see how that person's personality is like. If you do use a cover letter, then address the fact that you don't have much experience, but you feel that you would be suitable for the job and then list why you feel as if you are suitable.

Does your college have a career services? Even graduates can utilize this dept which usually provides resume help and job leads. There are also bunches of web sites to help with resumes or go to your bookstore, there are books that provide examples for every career imaginable. Also, consider a professional -- most charge around $50 which can be a small investment.

What I would do in your situation would be to elaborate dramatically. I would list every skill you have, and try to make yourself look outstanding in that skill. I would also use a template off of a website or microsoft online to compose your resume. The more you elaborate on your certian skills the better chance you will have.

Try "padding" the work you have done at your old jobs. List ALL of the things you did big or small. If you spent one day counting how much office supplies need ordering, you can say part of your skills included "inventory" and any time you helped teach new people part of a job, it's "training." Think of EVERY little bit of your job and list it as part of your experience. ALSO - it may be possible that an old employer is giving you a bad reference - so watch the jobs you list! The number one thing employers want to know is that YOU ARE RELIABLE - you'll be there on time as scheduled. Make sure you get that across at interviews! Also - never say you left because of "trouble" with anyone. Say the hours weren't for you or you wanted a different type of work, or something like that. REMEMBER THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR USUALLY HAS A FREE SERVICE PROVIDED TO HELP YOU MAKE A RESUME!! FREE! Talk to them at the department of labor. Good luck.

Your resume is a selling tool of yourself. How you word it & how you format it all reflects on how "good" (i.e. marketable) you are or appear to be, rather.

I always try to get a written reference from employers to attach to my resume. That way potential employers don't have to do any legwork trying to find out the kind of employee I might be if they hire me. This is much easier to do with a temp assignment then at a job where they think you will be for the rest of your life. But if you have a supervisor who is transferring or promoting to a different area, be sure to ask if they might write a reference for you (with specifics) for the future. If you're shy on having any good references, you could ask a teacher or guidance counselor to write a character reference for you - they could mention any volunteering you might have done, punctuality, attention to detail, hardworking, your high ethics, etc... anything that could transfer into good character and possible good work ethics.

In reference to your resume, you need to be as specific as possible. Too many people can say they "possess excellent typing skills" or "are Proficient in Microsoft Word". What is your typing speed? Have you been tested in any software to be able to confidentally say that you are "beginner, intermediate, or advanced proficiency"? You say "simple graphics".... what does this mean? Can you use Microsoft Publisher software or Adobe Photoshop? Have you produced banners, flyers, brochures, or even more complicated products? You mention art & languages, but if this is how you put it on your resume, it tells a potential employer nothing.

In regards to your schoolwork, specifics and accomplishments are best. The school, where located (city/state are fine), and if you graduated or are in progress (number of semesters or credit hours are good to mention.... but don't put question marks in if you don't know). Any honors, GPA, clubs are good mentions.

If you're really inexperienced, and your resume will look "skimpy" with the traditional name/address, work history, and school sections... you could add a section of "transferrable skills". This is where you could put skills you have, that aren't easily seen on the work experience or education sections. For instance you could put "excellent customer service, time management, ability to meet deadlines, ..... "

And lastly, your resume should NOT be a narrative. Employers don't have time to read a biography or search for information. Your resume should be in highlighted sections - Personal - name, address, phone, e-mail; Transferrable Skills - if you go this route, see above; Education - school, location, yr graduated or number of semesters or credit hours, major, accomplishments; Work History - employer, location, dates, highlights of duties/skills/accomplishments. These sections should be highlighted and the pertinent skills should somehow be either bulleted or outlined in easy to read - easy to skim format.

Hope this helps

I have a friend who used to be a tile layer. He told me one day that he belonged in a band that did moto town type of music and his band cut a demo but was having a very hard time getting the record companies to even listen to his demo tape. He had a very nice brochure with a picture of all the band members on it and a list of the songs that were on the tape. It was really nice. He sent their brochure to over 50 record companies and didn't hear back from any of them. Needless to say the band was thinking of just giving up. I made another suggestion that went something like this.

Get a demo tape that has nothing written on it. No name, nothing. Record your music. Then take a piece of paper and write the following:

If you like what you hear then call me. He signed his first name only and listed his phone number right under it.

On the outside of the envelope he just listed the address to where he wanted to send it. Then he mailed it.

2 weeks later he got a phone call from Detroit. It was Mr. Moto Town himself - Smokey Robinson. 4 weeks from then that band got a recording contract.

This is a true story by the way!

Point I'm trying to make - Don't follow the crowd. Be creative.

For example - If you were applying for a receptionist position I would do this.
First place a drawing of a yellow rose in the upper left corner of the resume page.

Your first line should read - "100% of your business depends on the person that answers the phone." I'm friendly, outgoing and would be a "Great" asset to your company."

Instead of telling people about yourself and your experience, work it into how your experience could benefit the company and why they should hire you.

Make it not more then one or 2 short paragraphs, then list all your job experience.

At the end say something nice like - Your day could go smoother if I was answering your phones.
Then sign it.

For all the people who are saying - this don't work you're wasting your time!
Guess what - I'm an employer. I "see" hundreds of resumes a year and I can tell you from experience this works. Why? Because all resumes all look about the same. As an employer I'm looking for 2 things and 2 things only. Is the person creative and how will they fit into my company? Employers know one thing about business - you surround yourself with good people. People who can get the job done for you.

Try this - you may be getting a call sooner then you think.

Best of luck young lady - just hang in there and enjoy your new job!