Don’t blame your resume – it looks pretty good. There’s a lot of competition out there, from people with just as much education and experience as you. If you’re not getting the calls, it’s only because of the 800 resumes that were received, they went through the first 200 that arrived and short listed from there.

Don’t give up, k? Keep trying.

Now….a few little things on the resume you might want to look at.

I personally don’t like objective statements because it’s pretty obvious that you want a job….and being very specific about the position you want, can cut you from getting a job with decent pay to keep you alive until the ultimate comes along. Just me….go with your gut on this one. On most of the ones I receive, they have a Summary of Qualifications…..that is basically a statement about what their work history is like…" An excellent clerical worker skilled in web site design , data base management, and accounting. Versatile and adept with a number of computer applications….." the only suggestion I can give for your current wording on the objective, is to have the environment be CREATIVE rather than friendly, and make sure it’s a complete sentence. "…a company that offers A CREATIVE environment…."

You were with one company from 2007 – 2008, then you switched in 2008 to another? This is a case where having the exact months of your tenure listed for all jobs, and including a small notation in your duties about why you are no longer there if the job was short-lived. Do this only if the reason was beyond your control – a closure, bankruptcy, a lay off, etc. It can help to assure a prospective employer that you are not a job hopper…and gives them reason to put you in their short list. You are available, and more important, thorough. You aren’t making them guess why.

I didn’t get into the grammar of your resume that much….I was more interested in the flow and ‘sore thumbs’ that employers look at.

Now….keep your chin up and don’t give let the situation get to you!
References :

Mr. XX
xxx Eglinton Ave.W. #999, Toronto, Ont.
Phone: (xxx) xxx-xxxx
Email: xxxx@yahoo.ca

Objective: To obtain a Marketing / Project Coordinator position within a progressive company that offers friendly environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Profile:

• Over 8 years of marketing and communication experience managing many projects worth over a quarter of million dollars per annual.
• Prepared and managed the annual marketing budget of $5 million
• Full process knowledge of print and web advertising.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Problem solver and excellent organizational abilities.
• Extremely sharp at quickly assessing needs and priorities.
• Effective working both independently and as a team member.

Work Experience:

Senior Project Coordinator – Marketing 2008
xxxxx
Toronto, Ont.

• Planned, developed, and executed print and online advertising activities with an emphasis on acquiring new audience.
• Assisted in developing goals, objectives and strategies for the Marketing department.
• Worked closely with Media Relation and Sponsorship department to promote xxxxx and enhance its image in the corporate world.
• Measured results and evaluated the effectiveness of the marketing plan for each program and project upon completion.
• Recommended and managed marketing budgets for each program.
• Worked with web and graphic departments to update and maintain the company’s website content.
• Supervised and trained 5 seasonal assistants.

Print Production Coordinator 2007 – 2008
xxxxx
Toronto, Ont.

• Coordinated the completion of projects in accordance with the quoted specifications, on time and to the customer’s satisfaction.
• Analyzed problems and implement solutions in the most cost efficient manner.
• Reduced annual production cost by 7% through contract negotiation with outside suppliers.
• Coordinated the development and implantation of clients’ online order form.
• Planned and developed innovative “We Care Program” to better anticipate and satisfy customers’ needs and promote better customer relations.
• Prepared purchase orders for outside suppliers.
• Liaison between customer and all internal and external departments.

Project Estimator 2004 – 2007
xxxx
Toronto, Ont.

• Prepared project cost estimates in a professional, timely and efficient manner.
• Worked closely with V.P of sales & Account Managers and developed sales strategies that resulted into annual sale of $32 million in 2006 (company’s highest ever).
• Worked with the sales and marketing team to help maintain sales objectives and remain price competitive in the market.
• Analyzed and coordinated programs to identify and preserve company’s corporate advantage.
• Recommended operating practice and process changes to senior managers to improve requirements planning, procurement and vendor management processes.
• Located vendors of materials/supplies and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales.

Junior Marketing Manager 2001 – 2004
xxxxx
Scarborough, Ont.

• Managed the timeline and production of all customers’ printed materials such as brochures, direct mail, flyers, etc.
• Run weekly, monthly and quarterly marketing reports for executive review.
• Increase customer satisfaction rate by 15% by closely monitoring and adjusting to their special request.
• Helped Identify desirable new business opportunities and market expansion potential by conducting sales and marketing competitive analysis.
• Responded and provided assistance to incoming inquiries via telephone, fax, e-mail and web.

Education:
• Ryerson University
Marketing Management

Computer Skills:
Adobe Illustrator Quark Xpress
Adobe Photoshop MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)