Hello! I have been looking for a job since i graduated high school in '08. its 2011, im 21 years old & i have never had a job. ive never even been called back for an interview! at this point ill do anything. & ive applied for everything. I have no money & my family is really struggling right now. I constantly call employers. i feel like a crazy ex girlfriend lol but they all tell me the same thing. Is there something wrong with my resume? i need some help/advice.
Madison Hollie
5555 Address St
City, IA 55555
email@example.com
(555) 555-5554
Objective
Seeking an opportunity to become part of the dynamic and energetic Target team which makes customer services and fast friendly service a priority
Education
• Alameda College, Alameda, CA-2008-2010…Major: Journalism
.Oakland Technical High School, Oakland, CA -2004-2008….Received Diploma
Work Experience
Opera Piccola/“I GO!” Poetry Leadership Group
2007-2010
Position: Student Teacher
• Responsible for booking, coordinating, designing curriculum, poetry performances, community workshops, facilitating meetings, and creating websites.
• Demonstrate ability to interact and communicate effectively with both children and adults.
.Facilitated workshops encouraging self esteem, positivity, public speaking, self expression and leadership skills through poetry to youth 18 and younger throughout the bay area
.Created marketing strategy to increase the “IGo” brand
.Merchandising/fundraisers
.Scheduled time for outdoor activities such as murals and campaigns
.Managed & Supervised rehearsals and production
.Provided writing and other educational mentoring
.Insured motivation involvement and participation of all students
.learned logistics of running an organization
Volunteer Experience
Society of St.Vincent de Paul of Alameda County
Title: Dining Room Volunteer
January 2011-present
.oversee dining room
.Serving hot meals to the less fortunate
.cleaning cafeteria when individuals leave
.washing dishes
Maintained guest satisfaction by acknowledging needs and answering questions
.
East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse
January 2011-May2011
. Tidying store and keeping materials organized
. Creating/maintaining signage
. Sorting donations
. Donation solicitation
. Creating/maintaining signage
.Office assistance (mailings, phone calls, etc)
East side Arts Alliance/”HollaBack” Open Mike/
2007-2010
.Cleaned area before ShowTime: Sweeping, wiping tables
. Helped Set up chairs, refreshment tables, donation station
.guest host when main host was unable to attend
.Distributing flers throuout the neigborhood
Volunteer Reader: Santa Fe Elementary
2001-2003
. Devoted time to reading stories to enhance kindergartner's ability to read after school
Baby Sitting
2005-2006
.Provided child care for families on weekends
Home Care Provider
2002-2011
. In-home care aide with individual, female age 56 with depression dystonia
.Prepared food that was well balanced
. Provide services including physical care for daily needs, companionship, some cooking and light housecleaning.
Activities /Skills
• Familiar with social media tools such as: Twitter, Blogger, MySpace, Face book etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft word and Internet
• Poetry/writing
.hard working
.Reliable
.dedicated
.Works well with children of all ages
.photography
. Team player
References
1. Angela Caroll
Occupation: Teacher/Coordinator
Phone: (555)555-555
email@example.com
2. Carolyn Norr
Occupation: Teacher/Coordinator
email@example.com
phone-555-555-5555
You have no retail experience.
Your resume looks good I have the same problem I'm 21 and have been looking for a job since I graduated high school so that I could pay for college out of pocket I had one job interview but the guy didn't want to hire me because I had experience and the last people he hired with experience was lazy WTF it really sucks when you cant afford to go to school and you don't have a job
Can you look at my resume? What am I doing wrong?

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