I'm a year away from graduating from Texas State with a Political Science Major Spanish Minor and I'm currently working on my first resume. I'm trying to apply for any internships next summer that will accept Polsci majors. I'm currently having problems with my objective line and summary of qualifications. For the summary I have Proficiency in written/spoke spanish and computer skills. Aside from that I am stuck because all my jobs I have had until this point have been giving tennis lessons, serving and bartending, and I'm working in my schools History Department this year as a supplemental instructor, but I'm not really sure how any of those could help my qualifications ha. I have a program through my school where I can submit my resume and they will look over it and help me correct it but I'd like to have a decent rough draft for them too look at first. Any advice will be appreciated considering many of ya'll have been here before me and know much more than I do.
Ponga un ejemplo de su "objective line" aquí, y le ayudaremos, honorable señor CMaíz, por favor. Spoiler Please place an example of your objective line here, and we'll help you, most honorable CCorn, sir. Actually, it could also be translated as CElote according to my Aztec ancestors...
Mr. Corn, sir, you're supposed to say that you'd like to "utilize your skills to their potential" and be "in an environment that challenges" you... and things of that sort... so... give it a try... the first time may not be the best time (that's what SHE said). Fixed. :grin: Nice try, sir. Please pay the man at the door.
CAREER FOCUS: MARKETING * Strong educational background in marketing demonstrated through studies in upper-level coursework and completion of in-depth assignments and projects based on core marketing principles. * Employment history reflects progressively increasing responsibilities and recognition for performance. * PC literate in Microsoft programs, Internet research, and proprietary applications. * Enthusiastic, dependable worker able to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities in fast-paced settings. * Able to communicate effectively and earn respect in both academic and work environments. * Active participation in organizations; member of The Marketing Association at the University of Houston for 2 years. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, 2011 UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, Houston, TX Relevant Coursework: * Consumer Behavior * Marketing Promotions * International Marketing * Organizational Behavior * Marketing Research & Analysis * Marketing Channels Academic Achievements: * Awarded place on Dean’s List for four semesters: Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, and Spring 2011. * Earned membership in three honors societies: Phi Eta Sigma, Golden Key N.H.S., and Alpha Lambda Delta. Key Assignments: * Group Project – Consumer Behavior: Worked in team of 4 students to develop marketing plan for Men’s Cosmetics, including market research, competitive analysis, product development, brand identification, and evaluation of feasibility for product launch. Recognized by professor for effective ideas/analyses. * Case Studies – International Marketing: Conducted case studies on marketing strategies used by start-up and industry-leading companies, including Heineken and Nike; submitted well-received evaluations. WORK EXPERIENCE NAME OF EMPLOYER, Houston, TX Sales/Customer Service Representative, 2010 – Present Perform sales, customer service, and merchandising duties in busy retail setting. Handle customer requests and concerns, suggestively sell add-on and “clearance” items, and complete inventory tracking tasks. Key Contributions: * Contributed to store’s Best Customer Service award by reversing frequent customer’s prior history of problems and providing excellent service that resulted in comment card sent to corporate office. * Requested by manager to stay on past temporary holiday term as permanent employee based on exemplary customer service performance. NAME OF EMPLOYER, Houston, TX Hostess / Server, 2008 – 2010 Recognized as key member of host staff; hold responsibility for initial guest greeting, coordination of seating arrangements, and additional guest services, including assistance with menu selections and order fulfillment. Key Contributions: * Promoted to Hostess Trainer based on performance evaluation and ability to mentor new employees; earned promotion to Server and fulfilled all objectives in accordance with company policies. * Provided excellent service for guests in fast-paced, hectic environment; used sound judgment in handling minor guest complaints and referring serious situations immediately to management. * Worked well with servers and other team members to expedite service and ensure guest satisfaction.
Dandorik I noticed you didn't have an objective line, is it needed ha? I really just have no idea what I'm doing. Anyways to Swolly, sorry for the late reply I was at work all day yesterday, so far I've put Cori Cornwell XXXXX, League City, Tx, 77573 ▪ 281-XXX-XXXX ▪ XXX@Txstate.edu OBJECTIVE To obtain an internship at [representatives office] that uses my critical thinking skills. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Proficient in spoken/written Spanish • Computer skills including, MS Office, Excel, PC, and Mac • Over three years work in restaurants utilizing my people skills EDUCATION A.A in Spanish Summer 2010 San Jacinto Junior College- Pasadena, Texas Overall GPA 3.4 GPA in Major 4.0 HONORS Dean's List: Fall 2009 B.A in Political Science May 2012 Texas State University - San Marcos, Texas Minor Spanish Overall GPA 3.6 GPA in Major 4.0 Relevant Coursework: Business Spanish, Independent Study in Immigration, Ethnicity and Nation Building. HONORS Dean’s List: Spring 2011 EXPERIENCE Supplemental Instructor Aug. 2011- Current Texas State History Department, San Marcos, Tx Server May 2011- Aug 2011 South Shore Bar and Grill Server Feb. 2010- Jan 2011 Pappasito's Server/ Bartender April 2008 - Feb. 2010 La Brisa Mexican Restaurant Asst. Tennis Instructor Jan. 2006- Mar. 2008 South Shore Fitness Center ACTIVITIES • College Republicans San Jacinto College, Vice Chairman, 2009-2010 • SGA San Jacinto College, Member, 2009-2010 • Varsity Tennis, Team Captain, 2008
You should include items under these such as: served approximately ___ guests per week. Received compliments from multiple guests for excellent service. Resolved problems with guests to ensure their full satisfaction. For the instructor/trainer, how many people did you instruct/train per week? What type of specific techniques/concepts did you instruct them in? Did you help to improve their capabilities/knowledge or shorten their learning curve? Did they thank/compliment you? Just try to describe (1) what you did, and more importantly, (2) what you did well. Also, under your education, try to describe 2-3 projects you did. You're applying for a political representative's office? If so, maybe a project or two related to political science. Possibly mention topics you studied under the Summary- which makes sense, a political representative would want to know maybe a few things you learned about politics, government, history, etc..
Thanks for the advice so far everyone. And I have no desire to go to law school, I plan on getting my masters in either Polsci or Public Admin but I want to work a little before I go back to school.
What kind of job(s) are you applying for? Also what is your long term career plan? I'm also a poli sci grad and I've been working in political strategy and campaigns for the past few years. There are also other things besides resumes that can really help you out in getting into the game.
*Bump* Now that I've build on my resume with an internship at a law firm and a job within the History Department, I'm finally going to start shipping out my resume. I graduate in May so I think I need to get movin' ha. Long time. Actually Gee my dream is to work campaigns. I plan on going back to school for my MPA but as of right now thinking of getting a job to take a break from school. I'm considering something in Public Service. My resume looks pretty good but I'm struggling with the Objective line. Here's what I've got but I think it's meh: Seeking position within the Public Sector, utilizing my knowledge of law and government procedure.
