My Cover letter & Resume.. What do you think?
Ok. So I’m currently employed, however my husband & I want to relocate to another town. i want to find a job there before we move, and I want to keep the same pay I have with this company which is $8.00/an hour. So, I’m trying to get a job at a grocery store there making the same money. Anyways, here is my resume & cover letter. I need some advice, because it’s not totally finished. I need something at the end. So any advice would be nice. thanks!! 
Cover letter-
I am applying for a Cashier postion.
Attached is a copy of my resume that outlines my qualifications and experience. I have over 3 years experience in cash handling and customer service. I have attained the skills
and work experience required for this position.
I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with someone to discuss my qualifications and how they could benefit this organization.
Sincerely,
Holly Williams
Resume-
Desired Position
Cashier position with potential future opportunities in related customer service areas.
Strengths
Works well under stressful/high paced conditions.
Treats all customers like guest.
Quickly learns new tasks.
Enthusiastic and cooperative.
Experience
Cashier, 10/25/2006 – Present
TGMK- Savannah Oaks Rv Resort- Savannah, Ga
Handling all transactions, both in person and via telephone, for this upscale resort. Balanced cash draw at close of shift. Frequently closed store and secured building. One of only two cashier’s who held a building key. Recieved a dollar raise.
Cashier, 1/26/2006 – 6/01/2006
Georgetown Piggly Wiggly- Savannah, Ga
Handled transactions, such as:cash, credit card, personal checks, and wick. Operating Georgia Lottory machine and doing paperwork. Stocking and facing shelves. Often bagging groceries for myself and other cashiers.
Cashier, 8/01/2004 – 8/01/2005
Harvest Foods DeQueen, Arkansas
Handled cash and credit card transactions. Check cashing, western union, built displays, promoted head cashier.
lol. I would just like to add that this is second job that I’ve had for more then a year. Its funny that someone would actually make a note of that without paying attention to the dates.
I think you’ve covered everything Holly – good resume. Any more would probably be too much. Good luck!
It looks good except if you notice the only problem your going to have is that you haven’t held a job for more then a year. They tend to shy away from that.. looks like you stay just long enough to learn things and then leave.
May want to add education background. May want to add specific numbers/quantities (eg. amount of responsisbilities, cash handeled, transactions per hor). Any service awards?
You should space out your resume more and the main parts you should underline or bold it to make it stand out. You should also put your education background and any awards that you have earned such as perfect attendance honor roll etc. That the best I could do. Sorry. Tell me how things work out.
The cover letter only speaks of one particular thing when you should give yourself options to be open for other positions that you could be qualified for or learn. In your resume don’t include raises, just include yourself having a building key never include a second party other than that it’s pretty good.
You’ve got it perfect, now you need to let them know why you are applying. “Locating to your area on or about 7-12-08″. Willing to accept related job position, or management. Ask them what you can expect as a starting wage and if there is room for advancement. (don’t say I want $8, because they may offer $10)
It looks good to me but say stuff like under strengths Great customer care and service, multi-tasking skills. Also is the other parts emphasize that too. Say stuff like ‘skills in manager position’ like the opening/closing the building. ‘managed and organized merchandise,’ etc. In ur interview emphasize your customer care service, how u are patient, know how to handle different situations, know how to work in a fast pace environment etc.. Good luck i hope i helped a little.