Trying to Transition from Server to Receptionist/Admin. Assistant
I've been trying to transition to something in more of an office setting since moving across state about a month ago. One interview so far, with no call back after a week. I'm assuming my lack of experience and software knowledge is what's holding me back, but I'm wondering if there's anything I can improve on my resume in the meantime.
For context: I attended university from 2014-2017, studying chemistry on an academic scholarship. Lost that scholarship due to not enrolling in enough hours, and am paying back that debt and wanting to get financially stable before heading back to school. My assumption is that since coursework in chemistry isn't relevant, hence why I don't list my education. Would it be better to list that I have some college attended?
If I am forced to go back to food service while I continue searching, are there ways to learn software such as Quickbooks and 10Key that all employers seems to be looking for in my own time?
Thanks so much for any help, this community has been an inspiration already.
Posted Aug 31, 2019, 11:05 PM UTC
Always list that you have some school experience it shows you have basic knowledge with computers like Microsoft office and email etc and you undeeatdn deadlines.
Also if you need to learn more programming skills go on Udemy.com and search for the type of course your looking for. Sometimes they have sales on courses but this will help you gain some background on basic stuff without having to go to actual school for it, you also get access to that course for as long as you want if you need more practice.
Hope this helps!!
Thank you for the response! How would you suggest I list my schooling?
I don't have access to my GPA at the moment, as I owe the bursar directly and not a loan servicer, and dont have an expected date of graduation since I'm not in classes.
I'm not sure any of my coursework is relevant to an the roles I'm applying to, so does simply stating that I have 3 years towards a B.S. in Chemistry suffice?
Maybe just write currently working on my BS in "so-and-so from so-and-so school include start date to when you stopped perhaps. It's good start to write an objective headline like "looking for an organization that will utilize my customer service skills, (insert 2 other relevant skills) in a professional setting etc. " then add ur education then add other work experience and skills underneath. Persistence is usually key for this type of job, always follow up, email, call, or go in for the position and ask it might make you seem crazy but sometimes persistence gets you the job!