How to write a resume with little experience?

How can I write a Resume to show that I only had temporary and Volunteer work experience?

• I would like to know how I would set up (write) my resume to show that I only had previous Temporary work and Volunteer activity experience? What would be a good set up? This is the ...show more

• Answer:

  You should never assume that an employer will read your entire resume. You need to grab the boss' interest right up front. You want to show him or her immediately that you have something to offer. Therefore, your resume should lead off with whatever you can say about yourself that is most relevant or important. That might be work experience, skills, volunteer activity, or education. It depends on the job. So, if you were applying for a job in retail, having worked in retail before would be your best point. Put work experience first. If you are applying for a job in an office, and you've volunteered in an office, put that first. And if you are basically fresh out of school and looking for an entry level job, put your education first. With word processing, it's easy to adjust your resume to fit different applications. There is nothing wrong about temporary and volunteer work, but try to explain why your job gave you something more than money. If you worked the counter at McDonald's, that won't get you another job by itself (except in fast food, of course). But if you can say that you learned about the importance of pleasing customers, being punctual, and being accurate, that might help a lot. If you were employee of the week or whatever, mention that as well. In other words, think in terms of why an employer would consider your experience a plus in whatever job you are applying for. Oh, one more thing: keep it short. If possible, get it on one page. Two pages is a maximum. Good luck, and I hope this helps.