How to target my resume to other jobs?

How to target my resume to other jobs?

• I would like to target my resume to other such as customer service and banking and entry level hr. Even though, I have more current experience in receiving / warehouse, I believe I ...show more

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  Everything is possible. If you really want to change your career (targeted resume, like you said), you have to highlight the skills that is appropriate for that job. It helps that you have other skills other like computer but emphasize more the skills that you think will help you get the job. for example (i hope you don't mind i revised your CV): OBJECTIVE: To work for a company that will help me enhance my skills and develop expertise in Customer Servicing in a company which will grow in value utilizing my experience, capabilities and abilities. QUALIFICATION SUMMARY: - Result-oriented cashier with more than two years of experience in merchandising and customer service - Extensive knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Fast and reliable. SKILLS: - Proficiency in a Windows environment - Detail-oriented - A genuine desire and commitment to serving customers - Problem solving and Analytical skills - Customer service oriented. - High learning agility - Strong interpersonal communication skills - Able to work in a structured work environment - Can develop and effectively execute sales pitch with high sales returns. (just added this, if this is true) - Have handled customers complaints in professional manner - Team player EDUCATION: Virginia State University Computer Engineering Jan 2009 to May 2009 High School Diploma Winslow Twp HS Atco, NJ BACKGROUND: As a Store Merchandiser, focusing on Customer Satisfaction: - Advised customers on purchases, and merchandise on sale - Provided exceptional customer service. - Maintained thorough knowledge of store merchandise to provide helpful pieces of advice to customers - Developed constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintained them over time As a Store Cashier: - Operated POS cash register for store - Calculated total payments received during a time period, and reconciled this with total sales. - Compiled and maintained non-monetary reports and records. WORK EXPERIENCES: Cashier CVS Caremart (January 2007- June 2008) - Operated POS cash register for store. - Advised customers on purchases, and merchandise on sale. - Developed reputation for prompt, efficient service with high level of accuracy. - Maintained thorough knowledge of store merchandise to provide helpful pieces of advice to customers. - Calculated total payments received during a time period, and reconciled this with total sales. - Compiled and maintained non-monetary reports and records. Shipping and Receiving Sears (June 2008 - December 2008) - Promoted teamwork to deliver timely and accurate customer centric solutions - Assisted in unloading delivery trucks. - Assisted sales team in prompt movement and staging of customer product. - Successfully completed all Shipping/Receiving associate training elements within required timeframes. - Managed the shipping and receiving process for outgoing merchandise. Shipping and Receiving Bj Warehouse (June 2008- December 2008) - Unloaded and stocked merchandise while checking the quantity and quality of the merchandise. - Stocked merchandise on to shelves to remain in stock, organizing the sales floor to create a pleasant and safe shopping environment. - Assisted in the daily operations of the store. - Receive and display merchandise from distribution center, keeping accurate records of ordering, receiving, and inventories. Note: You dont need to indicate in every work experience that you are concern with customer satisfaction. The thing is, companies note if you are keen with your job are already providing customer satisfaction and service. I can only help you with your CV. With the interview part, you can do it yourself. Just be prepared. Answer the questions truthfully and be confident. Let the companies you are applying for know that you can handle change and you are open to opportunities, which means you are teachable. Hope that helps.