Quintessential Careers Press:
Surefire Resumes for New Graduates and Other Entry-Level Candidates
Chapter 4: Portray your Skills as Transferable and Applicable to Your Post-college Career
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Bank teller seeking entry-level position in a stock brokerage
I seized the opportunity in my bank teller position to learn as much as possible
about personal finance and investments, while simultaneously honing the "people skills"
that are crucial to success as a stockbroker.
Fitness instructor seeking entry-level position in health care
Having worked my way through college as a fitness instructor, I have already demonstrated
my commitment to good health. Further, I have developed the solid customer-service
skills that would enable me to effectively interact with patients.
Campus computer-lab assistant seeking position in consulting
My work-study position as a computer-lab assistant involved solid knowledge of the
technology within the labs, the ability to teach that technology to fellow students,
and the skills to assist those who had problems with the software and hardware.
To me, that's what consulting is all about -- possessing the knowledge to teach
and assist clients and the interpersonal skills to do so successfully.
Resident advisor/Resident assistant seeking sales position
I am very excited about contributing my talents in the field of professional selling.
I have heard a number of times that sales skills are taught, and there is no such thing
as a natural-born salesperson. I couldn't agree more! I have served as a resident
advisor for two years, and I was very surprised at how much selling goes on. I have
learned quickly that the more you know about your customer, your product, and how
to adapt to each situation, the easier the sale becomes. My success in selling my
ideas to residents and administrators makes me an ideal candidate for your training
program.
Telemarketer/phone survey taker seeking position in hotel management
My work as a telemarketer required me to communicate with a diverse array of people,
some of whom represented difficult challenges. I refined my communication skills to
the point where I was nearly always able to smooth ruffled feathers, solve problems,
and provide satisfaction to customers. These are exactly the skills that are vital to
effective hotel management, and I am eager to apply my talents at your hotel.
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