Resume questions

[FIREguy2011]

Yes, i looked using the search button and found many posts, however I have questions regarding my format; is there anything I need to remove or add? I am applying somewhere and I want this to look great. BTW, I am trying to get the heck outta here and leave LaFire in bossier parish. I just want to start a career in firefighting, so please help me if you can be serious.

Nick Flamel
318-xxx-xxxx
[email protected]

Date of Birth: xx-xx-xxxx

Objective: Highly motivated volunteer-firefighter (or) applicant looking to start a career in the fire service.

Summary of Qualifications:
• LA First Responder
• Great customer service skills
• Volunteer Firefighter
• Experience emergency BLS provider

Education History:
• Bossier Parish Community College: EMT-B Student (currently enrolled)
• State of LA: EMS First Responder 2009
• American Heart Association: CPR 2009
• Benton High School: Diploma 2009

Employment History:
September 9, 2010 - Present:
• State Farm Insurance Company: Receptionist
• Process Payments
• Create Quotes
• Help customers in need
• File paperwork as needed

Volunteer Experience:
• 2168.98 Volunteer Hours

Related Job Experience:
• Benton Fire Department: Member: 2 years as of 04/2011
• EMS: First Responder 1.5 years.

Awards and Recognition:
• Gold Level Presidential Volunteer Service Award: 2009
• Rookie of the Year: 2010

[sergijm]

Look ok to me man. I am no expert though. Maybe add in some references??

[FIREguy2011]

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[DeputyMarshal]

Date of Birth: xx-xx-xxxx

Unnecessary. They don't need to know this until they offer you a job.

Objective: Highly motivated volunteer-firefighter (or) applicant looking to start a career in the fire service.

"Objective" statements come and go out of fashion. I personally never had any use for them. If you feel the need to use an opener; make it a brief summary of your qualifications.

• LA First Responder

Spell it out. Avoid abbreviations.

• Great customer service skills
• Volunteer Firefighter
• Experience emergency BLS provider

Your "qualifications" are already covered elsewhere; phrase these as "Experience."

Education History:

"Education and Training;" the only thing on the lst that really qualifies as "Education" is high school.

• 2168.98 Volunteer Hours

Fractions to two decimal places? How about 2000+

• Benton Fire Department: Member: 2 years as of 04/2011

As of 4 months from now? Just go with "20 months" of 1 1/2 years.

There are numerous websites devoted to creating a resume out there. Look at several styles and formats and find one that suits your qualifications and aspirations.

[FIREguy2011]

thank you.