Now we get to polishing up that resume and initiating your job search. Let’s say that you’ve done a lot of babysitting during high school, volunteered at the Humane Society for a summer, but have only one ‘official’ credit in your employment history, as a clerk at a local mini-mart. Assuming you can get a good reference from that employer, you should target job opportunities that suit your skill set. Find out extra about our Florist Toronto and wedding ceremony floristry services. In our example case, your major asset may be your people skills. Possible job openings might include being a bank teller, office receptionist, hotel clerk, department store or shop salesperson. Don’t ignore the fast food places and gas station attendant opportunities. In all of these jobs, you’d want to key off your people skills as your selling point.
Here’s where your cover letter comes in. Be sincere and professional. Use your cover letter to introduce yourself and point out why the employer would want to hire you. If you’ve got good grades on your transcript and/or are currently enrolled in college courses, be sure to mention this.
For a position as an office receptionist, you might try something like this: “I enjoy work which requires interacting with people in a busy environment. I multitask well, with good organizational skills and attention to detail. My computer skills include (xyz). Weddings When it is time to choose the arrangements for this very special day, Toronto Florist is right here to assist. References are included on my resume, attached.
Thank you for considering me for this employment opportunity.”
With such a cover letter and a nicely formatted resume, even with such a short employment history, you’ll stand out from the crowd of dozens of applicants who didn’t bother with a resume and cover letter, only filling out the standard application form.
So there you have a generic ‘recipe’ for making the most of your employment history. Good luck!