What do I do about getting something at $16.00 an hour instead of the $13.50 working an odd shift as a customer service agent and being taken advantage of because if I knew another language like German instead of Italian, I would get 50 cents more? And what was wrong with knowing Italian instead, I wanted to know? Apparently German speakers are hard to find and that is why the company is paying more for that language? Time to redo those resumes that are not being replied to. Chances are, as a councillor told me, the format is displeasing on many resumes or there is too much information stuck together that will prevent a prospective employer from even looking. Keep dates and names of employers on the side of the application as I was advised so that the interviewer can pick up where I was working and when at a glance.
Naturally if you're going to apply for a sales position, keep that information on the top of your resume and other details lower down. But if you're looking for a writing post, put that information first and the sales stuff secondary. If you're not looking for sales altogether, wipe it out or create a separate resume with that on, should you change your mind.
It is always good to follow up with job agencies to see where your resume is going and follow up with any additions or changes that might occur along the way. Remember job councillors are not there to call people for updates.
