Session 3- Writing A Resume
Relevant Knowledge
hetait industry is one of the fastest orowing industries. Retail refers to the activity ofSeting goods to the end user. Hence, all the grocery shops, garment shop, electronicQo0ds shop, etc., that we see around are examples of the retail industry. Hetail resumewriting refers to the task of developing resumes forseveral retail positions.
In this section, we have concentrated on retail resumesamples only. We are hopeful that this unit will help you inpreparing the perfect format for drafting your resume.Candidate should write an impressive career objective thatstates the abilities and the ambitions. Highlight the keyqualities that make your different from other candidates.Emphasize on the skills that will help you manage thedemands of retail industry proficiently. Lastly, convey yourambitions of excelling and gaining senior positionsin retail industry. A short written description of your education, qualifications, andprevious employment, which you send to an employer when you are trying to get a job, isyour Resume.
Format of a model Resume:
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(i)
(i)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
Name
Permanent Address
Address for CorrespondencePhone No.
Age
Date of Birth
(vi) Academic Qualification
(vii) Technical Qualification
(ix) Vocational Education and Training
(x) Internship (Apprenticeship)
(xi) Extra-curricular Activities (Art, Literature, Sports, any other)(xi) Experience
(xii) Strengths ( include skills)
(xiv) References
Ress
(xv) Place
(xvi) Date(xvi) Signature
Sample Resume for the post of Store Operations Assistant
Career Goal:
To Work as a store assistant and enhance my knowledae and abilities in field ot sales,management and customer care.
Key Skils:
Excellent accounting and marketing knowledge
. Ability to be patient and attentive towards customer needsCapability to manage retail operations efficiently
. Strong listening and convincing skills
. Highly skillful at closing a sales deal
An enthusiastic, self motivated and independent individualEducational Qualification:
Store Assistant
Walmart, Pune
Since October 2012
Responsibilities:
Support the Store Manager in the daily management and operations of the storesCommunicate with the customers across the counter and provide them with theutilities of their choice
Coordinate with the stores accountant for accurate maintenance of the shopaccounts
Manage inventory of the stores. Keep track of products gone out of stock and makearrangements for their replacement
• Perform duties, as and when requested by the store manager
Technical Competence:
.MS Word
.MS Excel• MS PowerPoint
