Money... (mortgage, income, costs, banks)

[ncole1]

Originally Posted by Truth11

How do they keep getting the credit to run all of that up? A soon as I miss a payment my rating starts to snowball and I have trouble getting more credit...

Subprime loans......20% interest....need I say more?

[GoCUBS1]

Originally Posted by Truth11

It would help of they would clue us into what it would take to qualify. It's been rare in my work searches where places,especially temp places,would actually give me critiques on my resume. Luckily states have employment centers where applicants can go to get advice on what employers are looking for.

Most employers are looking to make money or save money. How will you do this for them?

[Truth11]

Originally Posted by GoCUBS1

Most employers are looking to make money or save money. How will you do this for them?

Well in my last position,which the catch was it was only seasonal...I was informed by management that our department was 20% above projected sales and had the best season ever. But doesn't that get me any calls on my resume? Not yet...

[ncole1]

Originally Posted by Perma Bear

I'm already feeling the Great Depression because I can't afford a home even though I save 70% of my income

Get out of the bay area.

[GoCUBS1]

Originally Posted by Truth11

Well in my last position,which the catch was it was only seasonal...I was informed by management that our department was 20% above projected sales and had the best season ever. But doesn't that get me any calls on my resume? Not yet...

Does your resume point out that you were responsible for 20% sales increase because of your skills?

[Truth11]

Originally Posted by GoCUBS1

Does your resume point out that you were responsible for 20% sales increase because of your skills?

How many do that? Sure I could be pompous and say yes it was because I was supervisor,but no one knows if that was why...

[GoCUBS1]

Originally Posted by Truth11

How many do that? Sure I could be pompous and say yes it was because I was supervisor,but no one knows if that was why...

It is prudent, not pompous, to financially quantify your business contributions on a resume.

If you can not make the case (with specific examples) that your supervisory leadership/processes led to this sales increase, then that is a problem.

You either do not know how to sell yourself, or do not have enough sellable skills.

[Truth11]

Originally Posted by GoCUBS1

It is prudent, not pompous, to financially quantify your business contributions on a resume.

If you can not make the case (with specific examples) that your supervisory leadership led to this sales increase, then that is a problem.

I will admit that most of the items on my resume are pretty basic,they advise to expand on things but it's already 2 pages long. Some of the things were pretty basic and non-important...how much could I expand on merchandising retail products? Basically stock work. Not like I brought the companies to any great profit;

[Truth11]

Here is my current resume,perhaps it will shed some light on things...

Truth11
Forks, WA 98331
(360)XXX-XXXX
Email: XXX@gmail.com

WORK EXPERIENCE:

XXX – Port Angeles WA
4/16-Pres
Store Supervisor
• Responsible for overseeing operations of retail store; employee schedules, vendor deliveries. Exceeded sales projections by over 20%.
• Assigned daily tasks to store staff and ensure that they are performed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Cashier when necessary to expedite the processing of guest transactions.
• Assisting with merchandising tasks including the receiving, pricing and storage of product.
• Responsible for documenting damaged merchandise.
• Merchandising the sales floor.
• Communicate essential information to team members regarding new products and store procedures.
• Follow and implement wage and hour standards/procedures.
• Additional responsibilities assigned by upper management.

X Broadcasting – X, WA
9/15-Pres
Sports Engineer
• Engineering of sporting broadcasts;troubleshooting as necessary to ensure smooth broadcasts.


Contract Inc – Jacksonville,FL
8/14-9/15
Retail Merchandiser
• Product merchandising at retail locations.
• Collaborate with supervisors on all major retail initiatives (new product introductions, contests, etc.)
• Work with dedicated team principals in territory as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist supervisors and Sales Manager in communicating customer needs, objectives, and future plans.
• Perform special projects as assigned by supervisor or Sales Manager.
• Maintain full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts.
• Rotate stock, clean and stock display and price merchandise as appropriate.
• Perform such duties as checking date codes, ensuring adherence to approved plan-o-gram.

X Marketing– Tamaqua,PA
6/13-11/14
Subcontractor
• Product merchandising work at retail locations.


X Automotive – Runnemede,NJ
2/12-6/13
• Delivery of auto parts; picking; receiving. Ensuring timely delivery.


X Associates- Broomall,PA
5/11-2/12
Printroom Clerk
• Responsible for processing and delivery of architectural drawings; Mailroom duties.


X Retail Merchandising- Southern NJ,Philadelphia
2/10-5/11

• Responsible for merchandise resets in retail locations, independent as well as team environment; Lead merchandiser responsible for execution of team activity.




Temporary Agencies- Southern NJ,Philadelphia
4/06-2/10

• Assignments included file clerk, data entry.
• Document Prep for TD Bank, Cherry Hill NJ






Temporary Agencies- Lehigh Valley,Philadelphia PA
7/01-4/06

• Assignments included office support for Verizon, mailroom, records storage for Iron Mountain, file clerk for Endocrine Associates Moorestown NJ.



Self-Employed- Bangor,PA
7/00-7/01
• Responsible for distribution of prepaid phone cards to retail locations and maintaining records.



Temporary Agencies- Central NJ
1/99- 7/00

• File clerk,email customer service for Barnes&Noble.com


Action Personnel- Roanoke VA
11/98-1/99
• Telephone customer service for FAO Schwarz catalog center.


Roanoke Airport Marriott- Roanoke VA
4/98-11/98

• Catering events; room service; bar.


Broadcasting- PA,FL,NJ,VA
8/91-4/98


Retail – 1987-1991

[GoCUBS1]

Originally Posted by Truth11

I will admit that most of the items on my resume are pretty basic,they advise to expand on things but it's already 2 pages long. Some of the things were pretty basic and non-important...how much could I expand on merchandising retail products? Basically stock work. Not like I brought the companies to any great profit;

Focus your resume on:

1. How you made company money. e.g. How merchandising increased product placement/market share

2. How you saved company money/cut costs. e.g. How more efficient stock processes/inventory control saved time/money.


If you're not contributing enough to company profits/cost efficiencies then that is likely why you're having troubles in your career.