How I Escaped From Retail Part 1

Level 1: Write resume and Gather References

I have finished rewriting my resume. I have two references lined up. I have *almost* beat level 1 of Escape From Retail. A few tips for derps like me who a) don't have a college degree yet. b) have little to no real professional experience. 

1. Play up your academic achievements. 
1. Did you have a high GPA; cool, write it down. 
2. Write about any classes you took that can translate into workplace skills. Speech classes and business classes are good candidates for a resume.   
3. List and explain some major projects you worked on (papers, presentations, etc). Bonus if you worked with a group. 
4. Student jobs, list them, duh.
5. Volunteer-y thingys. Also good. 
6. Extracurricular activities that make you look good (bonus if they involved volunteering). 
2. List and explain any
1. Summer jobs
2. Internships
3. Volunteer work
4. Other jobs/things that make you a qualified candidate for a particular position. 

Important note: Be sure to provide details and use "resume power words" because the hiring manger doesn't know you. You know you so "worked the cash register" sounds good because you know what you did but the hiring manager doesn't.

I recommend quality over quantity when choosing words and writing a resume.

Also a helpful list of resume power words:

Further reading at ResumeEdge.com