Look at my resume?

swisschris104

Posted here, can you all tell me all what to change or improve?

spiderjericho

I'm posting from a mobile device, but the grammar/sentence construction could use work in the experience section (the paragraph about election experience).

Also, it might help to quantify/specify your skills. You sort of did, but it seemed a little generalized.

And are you studying computer science or IT at the community college you're attending?

lsud00d

I'm not a fan of objectives but I guess it will work in this case...anyways reorder to:

Objective
Certifications
Skills
Experience
Education

Be more affirmative in the skills, like "Basic understanding of Linux" instead of "Slightly familiar..."
What software aside from the MS Office suite are you good with?
What do you understand about networking? TCP/IP, IPv4, WiFi?
What does 'Use of Microsoft Windows OS' mean?
What does 'Able to easily troubleshoot problems' mean?

You need more demonstration and explanation for the things you list.

I would bullet point your experience instead of listing in paragraph format. Make a list that is relevant to IT, even if it's soft skills like customer service, setting up hardware, troubleshooting voting machines, etc

There is too much spacing your education

swisschris104

Thank you all, I tried to take all the tips that you all gave me. I am no good at making resumes, so please pardon me if i skipped a tip that you all gave. The skills section needs a lot of work. I don't really know what to put. any suggestions?

What skills come with a+?
What skills come with ccent? Basic routing and switching? (I am not sure how to word)

I dont know what to put to fill in my resume. Should i mention what i am going to school for?

Objective
Seeking an entry-level IT job where I could gain experience, and knowledge in the IT field.
Certifications


CompTIA A+
Work Experience



Cook County Clerk’s Office, ******, Illinois United States
Election Judge
11/2012 - 11/2012


-Worked in a team of 4
-Setting up electronic voting equipment / installing storage drives
-Troubleshooting thermal printer
-Worked with public
Education



*********** High School ******, Illinois United States
2008 - 2012



-Provided training for Cisco CCENT

Clubs: Chess
Athletics: Wrestling

M***** ***** Community College ******, Illinois United States 2013 – Present

Skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Office software
· Navigate through Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7
· Basic understanding of Linux
· Troubleshooting hardware and software problems.
· Able to Communicate with others well
· Good organization

EDIT: GOING TO SWITCH ORDER

spiderjericho

Did you take CCNA Discovery? You should've annotated that in your education and put a blurb about studying for the exam.

Again, the skills are generic in a way to not specify what it is you know.

Do you know how to build and repair Desktop PCs?

What is your level of knowledge in M$ office suite (and are you knowledgable in all of them like Access, Excel, etc)?

What does navigate Windows mean?

Someone else might know how to quantify communication skills, usually this is backed up by experience.

And what are you trying to convey in good organization?

I realize you're just out of high school, so we're just trying to help you out and help get your foot in the door. A resume can be a big deal depending on the organization you're applying for.