Can someone critique my resume?
To obtain a position in the field of Spanish translating and/or interpreting.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, August 9, 2006
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA Summer 2003-Summer 2006
Overall GPA: 2.285
GPA in Major: 2.9
Semester Abroad: Universidad de Costa Rica, San Ramón, Costa Rica, Summer 2005
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Fall 2005 ONLY
Nicholls State University Fall 2001-Spring 2003
EXPERIENCE
Office Assistant, University of New Orleans-Dept. of Foreign Languages
New Orleans, LA June 2006-present
-answer phones
-run errands
-keep area clean
Direct Support Professional, Exceeds Their Needs
Gretna, LA, January 2006
-Assist clients with personal hygiene
-Talk to clients and keep them company
-Make sure they have their meds
-Help out with chores
Clerical Assistant, Center for Urban Initiatives and Research
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI, October 26, 2006-December 22, 2006
general reception
route calls
take messages
computer skills (experience with Microsoft Office)
running campus errands
light typing
filing
faxing
copying
other miscellaneous duties as needed
SKILLS
Excellent background knowledge in Spanish
Light skill in Spanish translating/interpreting
Microsoft Office 2003 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Type 45 wpm or more
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Answer:
KRIZZLE FW
Address
Phone numbers
Email address
______________________________.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To build a career in Spanish translating and/or interpreting.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of New Orleans-Dept. of Foreign Languages, New Orleans, LA June 2006-present
Office Assistant
•Manage all incoming and out going calls
•Ensure that the office was clean at all times
•Procure basic items as needed by the company
Exceeds Their Needs, Gretna, LA, January 2006
Direct Support Professional
•Assisted clients with personal hygiene
•Engaged clients in pleasant conversation while they await service
•Ensured that clients take their medications
•Assisted with other duties when required
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Center for Urban Initiatives and Research, October 26, 2006-December 22, 2006
Clerical Assistant
•Performed receptionist duties
•Routed telephone calls to the intended recipients
•Managed all incoming and outgoing messages
•Performed filing, typing, fax and photocopying duties
•Assisted with other duties where necessary
KRIZZLE FW
______________________________.
EDUCATION
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 2006; B.A., Spanish
Exchange Program leading up to the B.A.
Universidad de Costa Rica, San Ramón, Costa Rica, Summer 2005
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Fall 2005 ONLY
Nicholls State University Fall 2001-Spring 2003
LITERARY SKILLS
Excellent background knowledge in Spanish
Spanish translating/interpreting
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office 2003 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Microsoft Internet Explorer Competence
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Basically, I used different expressions to make it more marketable. I believe you should value everything that you have done and having work experience in any form is better than having none at all. E-mail me and I will send you a copy of the resume typed in MS Word because the format I used is basically lost in this medium. Make the subject of the email "Krizzle Resume". Me llamo Coleen. Hablo espanol un pocito. All the best with your career!
coleenwr@yahoo.com
Your resume is good, but i suggest that if you want a position in translating/interpreting, then you shouldn't say 'Light skill in Spanish translating/interpreting'!
Just my critique.
if you clean windows you are hired a need a new maid
Your resume and education stand on their own.get rid of the "duties stuff" you have listed..makes everything far too long. Get rid of the typing speed, (nothing to write home about), in fact, change the whole ending to : Computer literate in MS Office, and learn programs easily. "
Please listen to me: listing what you do demeans the resume..you do so much more than this, and this makes you look menial, at best. Keep it short, to the point..the degree speaks for itself, your foreign experience is great.
Spend your time on perfecting the letter of introduction to be the cover page.learn about the companies you apply to, include the NAME of who you are applying to, etc. Make it personal. Good luck
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