Can you look at my resume? What am I doing wrong?

[madison89]

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

[Anxious_JB]

You have no retail experience.

[Johnny Kong]

It's awesome!!!

[Rosemary]

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

[Alex]

The trick is to focus your previous work/volunteer experience on what the Target position is looking for, customer service. There’s also a lot of information here. A hiring manager will spend less than a minute skimming a resume, so you want to make sure they see items that will sell you as being great at the job they’re looking to fill. Perhaps you could eliminate the oldest positions if they don’t help you get this job (like babysitting, volunteer reader). I would aim to fit everything on 1 page.
You’ll also want to use consistent formatting and the same verb tense throughout.


Objective
To utilize my customer service, organizational and leadership skills as part of the dynamic and energetic Target team.

Work Experience
Student Teacher at Opera Piccola/“I GO!” Poetry Leadership Group, 2007-2010
• Facilitated workshops encouraging self esteem, positivity, public speaking, self expression and leadership skills through poetry to youth throughout the bay area.
• Responsible for booking, coordinating, designing curriculum, poetry performances, community workshops, facilitating meetings and creating websites.
• Interacted and communicated effectively with both children and adults.
• Managed and supervised rehearsals and productions
• Insured motivation involvement and participation of all participants
• Created marketing strategy to increase the “I GO!” brand

Volunteer Experience
Dining Room Volunteer at Society of St.Vincent De Paul of Alameda County, Jan 2011-present
• Served hot meals to the less fortunate
• Oversaw dining room
• Cleaned cafeteria and washed dishes
• Maintained guest satisfaction by acknowledging needs and answering questions

East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse, Jan 2011-May 2011
• Maintained store appearance by keeping materials organized
• Created and maintained signage
• Solicited and sorted donations
• Assisted office personnel with 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
• Hosted show when main host was unable to attend
• Distributing flyers throughout the neighborhood to increase attendance

Home Care Provider, 2002-2011
• In-home care aide for individual with depression dystonia
• Prepared well balanced meals
• Provided services including daily physical care, companionship and housecleaning.

Volunteer Reader at Santa Fe Elementary, 2001-2003
• Read stories to enhance kindergartner's ability to read

Baby Sitting, 2005-2006
• Provided child care for multiple families

Education
Oakland Technical High School, Oakland, CA, Graduated 2008

Activities /Skills
• Reliable, dedicated, hard working team player
• Proficient in Microsoft word and Internet
• Familiar with social media tools such as Twitter, Blogger, MySpace, Face book etc.