I’ve read posts here from people who have found jobs outside of retail. My problem is that wherever I apply I have a feeling they see my experience is only in retail and automatically put me on the “ignore” pile. I may be wrong but that’s how it feels. Is there any way to present our skills in a way that would be more attractive or that will show that they can apply in other fields as well? What has everyone been doing about this? I can’t really afford resume writing services, so any help would be really appreciated.
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As a person who left the Evil Empire, found a better job, and now is in a position where I hire 4 to 6 people a year I can tell you that I look for people who are positive, energetic, punctual, enthusiastic, respectful, and more interested in what we do and what we need than they are in what they want or what they have done in the past. Also, dress like you're applying to be the new CEO and not the new janitor. You'll do fine.
To build up your resume web search job service websites for your state and or the labor department. In some states they offer courses you can take to show proficiency outside of your skill set.
So let's say you are trying to get into data entry type job. Your states job service or labor department might offer tests for Microsoft office that will show your proficiency level.
Plus you can use something like that for completed education and or training.
"Never get so set in your ways that you cannot change"
Resumes and interviews are nothing more than wording. Change your wording. As one person said... Ability to self start, cash management etc etc. It's all in how you word it. Granted some jobs require specific training, certifications, skills. That you may not be able to get around but terminology like "detail oriented" can go a long way in certain jobs.
Willingness and open to change and new ideas as companies move forward.
you have;
Customer service skills
Attention to detail
Skills in stock rotation
Attendance (?)
Ability to follow instruction
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work as an individual
Just off the top of my head.