What am i doing wrong?

I have applied and applied over and over again from gas stations to major companys. And each time i get an answer back im told i'm either not qualified or under qualified. What am i doing wrong? I write a seperate cover letter for each job i apply for. Then fill out an application if necessary and send my resume'. Most of these places i apply for i dont even hear back from them. I'm posting my resume' here. Ya'll tell me if maybe its the resume'. That i'm doing something wrong with that. Please.


Objective
To obtain a position in the clerical, administrative or retail field in the St. Bernard Area.

Qualifications:

Assistant Manager: The Coast Guard Exchange System 1997-1999
Supervisor: Madeline .............
Phone Number: Exchange system has closed due to Katrina.
Hourly Wage: 9.00

Supervised employees, open and closing of Exchange, counting down tills and making deposits,
ordering merchandise, working cash register as needed, stocking as needed, paying bills to vendors we purchased merchandise from, customer assistance.

Reason for leaving: Went to work for Dollar Deals.

Managed Retail Store: Dollar Deals 1999-2005
Supervisor: Michael ...........
Phone Number (cell phone):............
Hourly Wage: 10.00

Supervised employees, open and closing of store, counting down tills and making deposits, ordering merchandise, working cash register as needed, stocking as needed, customer assistance.

Reason for leaving: Hurricane Katrina

Operations Manager: Hughes Construction Company, New Orleans 2006-2007
Supervisor: Lee ............
Phone: out of business/number out of order
Hourly Wage: 20.00

Supervised Crew, open and close of office, daily and monthly billing, job orders, receivables, ordering supplies for job site and office, payroll, client relations, creation of new documents on word and excel.

Reason for leaving: Payments for jobs were not coming in and company was unable to pay employee payroll.

Education
Andrew Jackson High School, Chalmette, La.
Received High School Diploma - General Studies
Graduated in 1989

Art Institute of Dallas, Dallas, Tx.
Associate of Arts Degree in Audio and Video
Graduated in 1992

Relevant Experience:

Customer Related Social Skills
Manage of Receivables and Deposits
Shipping and Receiving
Computer skills in Microsoft XP, Excel and Word
Filing Experience
Opening and Closing of Store
Stocking of Merchandise
Supervision of Employees

Other Experience:

Attentive
Hard Worker
Reliable


References Available Upon Request


Is this too much info or to little? I cant figure out why i cant get a job anywhere.

((((((((((( chalm )))))))))))))

I believe right now is very difficult for folks to obtain employement. The market is an employers market with so few jobs and so many applicants.

There are some websites that will help you learn to "sell" yourself both in your resume and during a face to face interview. I think the trick is to let the prospect employer know exactly why they should hire you and not the next person.

Here are a couple of links for you -

http://www.rockportinstitute.com/resumes.html

http://www.pongoresume.com/

http://www.howtointerview.com/

Hope these help you out chalm...and I wish you good luck in your employment search!


sabby

Wishing you good luck on your job search!

I think with a few tweaks you should be all set, chalmette.

PM on it's way. Hope it helps.

(((((((((chalm)))))))))))))))
I don't think it's you. When I lost my job I went six months with very few interviews. The ones I did interview at I was certainly qualified for but never received an offer for employment. I was devasted thinking it was something I was doing wrong. One week before my unemployment ran out I found a job.

I am sure you will get a job......just maybe will take more time than you want. I know it took me more time than I wanted.

Wishing you the best in your job search....

Snowy

(((((((((((Chalm))))))))))))))))))

Good luck swetie, I'm sure you'll find something soon, always happens when you're least expectiing it ..... love always, Kerry xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Like everyone said, it's hard out there these days. I went 5 1/2 months without a job and finally got one 3 weeks ago. The pay is less than I am used to, but at least I'm working.

You have a lot of good stable job history. Employers like that. Hang in there and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Mary Alice

((Chalm))

It is a tough time all around for people to find work. Keep up the hope, and keep trying.

One tip I have for you. Try re-writing or tweaking your resume for different jobs. Keep in mind that resumes are usually sorted by people who really don't know what the job is. Those people look for key words, and if the words aren't there, the resume may never get to a decision-maker.

It is also standard practice not to respond, so don't feel bad that you don't hear back from people.

Here's wishing you good job-finding thoughts!!!!

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