<p>Hi.. I've never really made a resume before for a job, and would really appreciate some help as I really need a job. I got a work-study thing and will be freshman this year, and I'd like to apply to some office assistant job.. Qualifications are stuff like good typing, experience with MS software like WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK, and maybe ACESSS, data entry skills etc..</p>
<p>Can anyone tell me what do you think I should put on a resume for a work-study job?? Like what kind of stuff? I don't put my GPA in high school, do I? I'm really lost..</p>
<p>also it says database experience is a plus.. does anyone know exactly what that means? I mean I've used MySQL before, does that count?</p>
<p>Thanks for any help, I really need the money and would appreciate it..</p>
<p>I was told by the career center at my school that, typically, resumes go 2 years back at this point. That means include senior/junior stuff from high school. Next year, you’ll have senior/freshman stuff, and so on. Include your skills (which are always important), other jobs recently, EC’s, and all the standard “resume” stuff (look some up online if you need), as well as high school GPA. (Your college GPA means nothing right now.)</p>
<p>I’ve never actually been asked for my resume during any interview in my life, but I’m paranoid that one day they’ll want it, and I’ll look like a fool for not having it. I know sometimes they DO ask for it, even if I never get into those situations, but you’ll feel more comforted having it.</p>
<p>Yes, bring your resume.
Rule of thumb, put what’s most important on top. People usually put work experience, education on the resume. A student should put Education on top. It should have school, major(s), relevant courses, GPA. If you are a freshman, you may want to include high school information. If you have any computer skills, list them. Next, put work expericne, then ECs/awards. You should try to fit it all on one page.</p>
<p>Great thanks guys! Ok now this is probably a dumb as hell question, but what do you bring it in? Do you put it in a large envelope, or do you carry a folder…</p>
<p>I have this really nice, thick folder-like thing that looks really professional. I’d try to find something that looks nice, and not like a manila folder.</p>
<p>Come prepared, but if your college is like mine, it is pretty lax. One supervisor asked for references - I gave them, but he never called them. He said they basically care to see if you have any work experience… although I brought my resume, listed references, and looked professional. The one who hired me actually wanted my class schedule so he would know when I could come in to work. My college might be different - they did say that there were many more jobs available than people applying for them, so you’re guaranteed to get something at least.</p>
<p>Ok cool I see. Ah do they usually ask for references for workstudy jobs?? I don’t exactly have any… I mean I’ve volunteered like 2 places and no previous work experiences… Do you guys just put friends and family phone numbers, or put legit stuff? Seems like a easy job, so I hope they don’t ask for any…</p>
<p>I got a work study job a week ago. It wasn’t very serious at all. They didnt ask for references or a resume, but have some ready just in case. It seems like these work study jobs are more your’s to lose than they are your’s to get.</p>
<p>for future interviews you bring a padfolio (look it up if you don’t know what that is). do NOT bring a folder of any kind. at this point you’re a high school student. they just want to know that you’ve worked a bit. they don’t expect much. the resume gets you the interview (or in this case maybe the workstudy application, idk). but now it’s just time to present yourself to whoever is interviewing you. good luck.</p>