Resume Example for an Hourly Position

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Are you on the hunt for an hourly job? If so, be sure to brush up your resume so it will help you in your quest.

When you write your resume, remember that you’re trying to get noticed by either hiring managers who may only briefly scan your submission or software programs that pick out specific keywords. You need to shine a light on your qualifications quickly, so you get selected for an interview. 

What to Include in Your Resume

A resume needs to include plenty of information in a succinct format. If you’re not sure how to write a resume, it may help to review how to write an effective resume, then you can look at some specific resume examples or stay here and review the following resume for an hourly hospitality position.

It may be a good idea to include a resume profile, which is a brief summary of your skills, experience, and career goals.

Including a resume profile is a terrific way to quickly demonstrate to the employer what makes you a qualified candidate for the position.

When you write a resume profile, be sure to include keywords from the resume. Keywords are specific words that relate to the requirements for the job you are seeking. They include skills, abilities, credentials, and qualities that a hiring manager wants to see in a candidate. These keywords may vary slightly from job to job, so it’s good to tailor your resume profile for each job you intend to pursue.

Resume Example for an Hourly Position

Here’s what a resume might look like for someone who is searching for an hourly job in the hospitality industry. This resume includes a resume profile that focuses on skills, plus a chronological employment history and community activities.

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Resume Example for an Hourly Position (Text Version)

Sam Applicant
123 Main Street
Anytown, PA 10036
(123) 456-7890
sam.applicant@noemail.com

SKILLS

  • Completed Customer Service Level II and III Hospitality training.
  • Award-winning customer service skills.
  • Recognized by managers for detail orientation and multitasking abilities.
  • Proven history of being able to balance competing priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Developed a reputation for quality of work and timely completion of projects.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FAMILY HOTEL & SUITES, Anytown, PA
Front Desk & Guest Services OperatorSeptember 2019 - Present

  • Maintain upscale environment for all hotel guests and conference patrons.
  • Train and monitor new hires in daily front desk processes and operations.
  • Coordinate conference and meeting space and handle event planning issues.

SOFT DRINK BOTTLING GROUP, Anytown, PA
Customer Service Floater, April 2019 - August 2019

  • Performed administrative and customer service work in multiple departments including operations, sales and customer call center.
  • Assisted Human Resources department to coordinate new employee orientations, community mentoring programs, and monthly staff recognition events.

TEENS & TOTS RECREATION CENTER, Anytown, PA
Camp Associate, May 2018 – Jan. 2019

  • Enforced rules of recreational facilities to ensure safety for guests from 5 to 17 years old.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma (2017); GPA 3.9
Abraham Lincoln High School, Anytown, Pa.
Courses included: Business Basics, Office Administration, Computer Science

COMMUNITY

CULTURED YOUTH
Co-Founder and President 
since 2017
Organize and lead trips for up to 20 teens to museums, plays, and community theater.

Again, this resume example focuses on skills that might be valuable for someone looking for a position in the hospitality industry. When you write your own resume, you might feel a bit confused about which skills you should include in your resume, If so, it may help to review a list of skills for resumes.

Additional Resume Writing Tips

Essentially, the resume above includes personal contact information, a skills profile, and employment history, followed by education and other details that may help the job hunter get selected for an interview.

But what if you don’t have much job experience? In that case, you may prefer to highlight your education, including your degrees, diploma and any achievements, as well as your GPA (if it’s solid). Or perhaps a resume geared toward an entry-level position might be a better fit.