Bilingual Clerk Career Guide and Counseling

Question: How would one find a government office job in Canada? Just wondering if anyone knows how people manage to get jobs in ministry offices in Canada. i.e. front desk clerks at places like the ministry of foreign affairs in passport offices, or ministry of health in offices where people go to apply for health cards, stuff like that. Also, would jobs like that require you to be bilingual, even in a city that barely has any French-speaking people?

Answer: The link below is to the federal government job listings site. You could also submit your resumé to the appropriate department and it may be kept on file for a certain period of time. There is no requirement for all federal employees to be bilingual, but if you are it can be an asset. The need for bilingual staff is not the same in all parts of the country.

Question: Can anyone edit or give advice on my resume?!?!PLEASE!!!? Objective My objective is to obtain a job in the fashion industry as a buyer or visual merchandiser from which I can evolve into a career. Education -Main Campus Bachelor of Science Consumer Science and Merchandising Houston, TX Expected Graduation December 2008 §Courses pertaining to my degree aside from core curriculum §Fall 2007: Merchandising Systems, Consumer Science and Merchandising, Consumer Science §Summer 2007: Visual Merchandising, Entrepreneurship, Research Concepts §Spring 2007: Leadership and Supervision -Central Associates Fashion Merchandising Graduated December 2006Houston, TX §Fall 2006: Visual Merchandising, Internship as assistant stylist for fashion shows, photo shots, etc. §Spring 2006: Fashion Production, Fashion Imaging/Styling §Fall 2005: Fashion study tour in France, Fashion Retailing, Fashion Buying §Summer 2005:Ready to Wear, Fashion Advertising §Spring 2005:Supervision, Marketing §Fall 2004:Textiles, Fashion Selling, Apparel Computer Systems, Photography §Summer 2004:Intro to Fashion, Fashion Trends §Spring 2004:Fashion History, Art for Fashion, Fashion Sketching Experience September 2007-Present Bookkeeper Houston, TX Main objective is to collect and track client payments through QuickBooks. Create, mail, and follow up on invoices sent to our clients so that their retainers and fees are paid on time. Other tasks performed on a daily basis include heavy amounts of filing/Xerox/fax/phones/data entry into ACT. I am also responsible for paying office and attorneys bills, scheduling clients for meetings/mediations/etc., and light legal document processing from drafting to mailing. September 2005 - May 2006RSR Houston, TX Responsibilities as RSR consist of providing the best customer service by assisting customers with any questions/concerns they have regarding our services or phones. Other tasks performed on daily basis are floor counts/inventory, operating a till/register, and selling both rate plans or phones. Light Data Entry/Fax/Xerox/File/Answer Phones. January 2005 - May 2005Teaching Assistant Houston, TX Responsibilities as T.A. consisted of controlling behavior, teaching, observing, finding and creating new projects/lessons. Other tasks performed were creating a concept, executing it into a visual display in the classroom as well as the bulletin boards. September 2001 - May 2002Bilingual Clerk/Aide Houston, TX Responsibilities as Aide/Clerk consisted mainly of data entry into SASI, fax, xerox, file all paper work, schedule/prepare ARD meetings, translate, and assist as needed by staff/parents/students. Other duties assigned were creating visual boards and cover sheets. Skills �Fluent Spanish �50+wpm �Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, etc. �QuickBooks �ACT �Photoshop

Answer: You are talented. This resume is too wordy. Here are a few thoughts. "from which I can evolve into a career" isn't what you want to say, unless you are going to turn into a career, rather than have one. Try: To obtain a position with career potential as a buyer or visual merchandiser in the fashion industry. You don't list the school you attend (who cares which campus?) Skills: Fluent Spanish Speaker (drop the typing unless you want to be a typist) Software experience includes: Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, ACT, Photoshop Job descriptions: Tighten up the language September 2001 - May 2002 Bilingual Clerk/Aide in [WHAT PLACE? YOU SHOULD LIST IT - WHAT IS ARD - no one will know] Houston, TX Responsibilities include: preparation of graphics materials for meetings and reports (if that is accurate from your description), data entry into SASI, general office tasks, translation assistance for clients and staff, and meeting preparation for WHATEVER ARDs are. Make sure I don't lead you to say anything untrue. More verbs, fewer nouns. Stress the visual arts experience Move the course list off the resume (highlight it only) and attach a transcript if necessary. No reason not to list core classes if relevant. What's your GPA and why isn't it on here? I hope this helps .

Question: Wal-Mart cannot hire a non bilingual person.? I've applied there 3 times in the last couple of years and no response yet. If you were to walk into any Walmart right now and simply ask a clerk a simple question on where something is located, the majority will answer you in spanish! I had a woman say to me the other day that "I don't now any english but wait a minute and I'll get someone for you" She spoke english better than I could. That's just pure disrespectful towards me and laziness on her part to use spanish as her first langauge here in America. I know that I will probably get a lot of name calling from people pinning me as a racist. That is not the case. Also please, no race cards but I would just like to know why I have to learn spanish in a country that's first language is english before I can be employed with a place like that? Please, understand I mean no disrespect towards anyone! Thank You!

Answer: Actually, The US does not have an official language. But to me, it does seem that English is the primary language, and everyone else who ever moved here had to learn it. I don't think you're being racist. I think in a country where the primary language is English, anyone should at least attempt to learn the language, especially if they're going to have a job and live there, be it Mexcan, French, or anything else, as I think most people would do if they planned to get a job in another country where another language was spoken.

Question: Interviewing for a Deputy Clerk Class Series on Tuesday...? I applied for the position about a month ago & I just got called to interview on Tuesday. I'm wondering if anyone knows this position & what interview questions should I be prepared for. This position is within the City's Justice Court. I did not have to test to apply, but they did advise me that I will be tested on my typing skills and my administrative skills the same day of the interview. The only part I'm nervous about is the 3 person interview panel. I'm not experienced within the court system, but I think I could get by... I'm also currently taking a court interpreting course that's helping a bit with my legal terminology (I'm also bilingual), but I don't know if that will be sufficient... any advise on how to get prepared will help! Thanks!!

Answer: Good luck. Can you read any good books about court terminology. Here are a few: 1. Dismissal - need to find out whether it will be with or without prejudice; 2. Motion granted; 3. Clerk to give notice (that means you, if you get the job); I also found this glossary of court terms (VA): http://www.courts.state.va.us/glossary_of_court_terms.html and AZ: http://www.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/glossary.asp and Denver (I assume Colorado): http://www.denvergov.org/redirect_404/tabid/383426/Default.aspx and NY: http://www.courts.state.ny.us/lawlibraries/glossary.shtml Since I don't know what state you are in, I can't find one specifically for your state. But this should be helpful. FYI - The trial de novo term as used in California also means when the parties have had a non-binding, judicial arbitration and one party is not satisifed with the arbitrator's decision. The party then files a "Request for Trial De Novo" with the court.

Question: Would you hire me? If you were an employer, would you hire me with a resume like this? I appreciate any feedback. Tonya Cruz XXX X XXXXXXX Northlake, IL 60164 Home: XXX-XXX-XXXX Alternate phone number: XXX-XXX-XXXX E-mail: tcruz1971@comcast.net Objective: Bilingual Office clerk, receptionist Education: February 2006 to present AA in Business Management University of Phoenix online degree program Employment experience and skills: Stay at home mother and homemaker Dates: June 2005 to present I am raising my two-year old son and running a busy household Bilingual office assistant / reader Department of Human Services Melrose Park, IL Dates: 02/2005-06/2005 Assist DHS caseworker with reading documents Assist with client interviews Schedule all appointments Sort and file all documents Process incoming / outgoing mail

Answer: Have you considered doing home parties? They're a lot of fun, you work at home most of the time, but still get to get out and interact with people-- important for moms! I know many of them have low start up costs and some have ways for you to earn your starter kit for free. I wanted to be a work at home mom, so I explored a lot of options, decided I wanted to do home parties, and chose Passion Parties. For me it was a great choice, and I haven't looked back (been doing them for 2 years!). You can start for as little as $100 and can set your own schedule. I also have ways for people to earn their kit for free. We have mostly female consultants, but have a growing number of male consultants as well. I like it because, yes, it is a MLM company, but I was making great money even before I started building a team. You don't have to recruit at all if you don't want to. I earn 40% profit on my sales, and even more in cash sales bonuses. I also like that I don't have to wait for a check, I get my profit immediately. I am still able to raise my daughter and don't have to worry about sick days, day care, or time off for appointments or maternity leave (I'm currently expecting #2!) and that eases a lot of stress. Even if this isn't the right plan for you, there are SO many different companies out there, you can probably find one that suits you, your interests, and your lifestyle. Just make sure to do a lot of research before you give ANYONE your time or money! Good luck!

Question: Help how can I end this? Bilingual student seeking a transporter/filing clerk position. My strength are in organization, people person, patient very dedicated and I can speak Albanian, Macedonian, Turkish and English fluently. My teacher Ms. Bytnar tolled me there is opening at Aurora Medical Center. This was a great opportunity for me, because I could be excellent for this job. I’m a very organized person. When it comes to working every thing has to have a place in order for the job to go smoothly. Organization comes to me naturally, at work and at home. I have been tolled that I am a people person. I really enjoy helping others I also volunteer at Dayton Residential Care Facility as in doing activates with elderly care for about two years now, I have volunteer there and thinking about doing it again this up coming year. My personality allows me to be patient and calm under stressful satiations. I NEED A ENDING PARAGRAPH.

Answer: I am a senior at _____ school. I understand from my teacher, Ms. Bytnar, there is an opening at Aurora Medical Center. I am a bilingual student seeking a transporter/filing clerk position. My strengths are organization, patience, and dedication. I am a people person. I can speak Albanian, Macedonian, Turkish and English fluently. I am a naturally organized person, at work and at home. Every thing has to be in order for the job to go smoothly. I enjoy helping others, and make friends easily. My personality allows me to be patient and calm under stressful situations. For two years, I have volunteered at the Dayton Residential Care Facility. I assist in activities associated with elderly care. Please consider my qualifications, aptitude and sincerity in applying for this position. I look forward to hearing from you for a more indepth interview. Best Regards, ( your name) Leave this off -- I have volunteer there and thinking about doing it again this up coming year. They might think you're not focused on them. I corrected spelling, punctuation, and reworked the general order. This way it gives the introduction. An outline of your assets. An elaboration of those assets. Then the conclusion. Be sure to put how to get in contact with you. Good luck.

Question: Would you hire me? (Revised resume)? Tonya Cruz E-mail: tcruz1971@comcast.net Objective: Food service, catering, or cafeteria worker Office clerk, receptionist Education: February 2006 to present AA in Business Management University of Phoenix online degree program Employment experience and skills: Bilingual office assistant / reader Department of Human Services Melrose Park, IL Dates: 02/2005-06/2005 Assist DHS caseworker with reading documents Assist with client interviews Schedule all appointments Sort and file all documents Process incoming / outgoing mail Food service worker and catering assistant Triton College Food service River Grove, IL Dates: 08/1993-12/2004 Clean and sanitize all work areas Stock supplies Deli, salad bar, pantry prep Skills: Fluent bilingual English-Spanish Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Internet, and Outlook) Excellent customer service skills Twelve years of experience in campus food service and catering

Answer: sure.. well put

Question: Dog joke, do you think it's funny? Unemployed dog saw an employment add for a clerk The add read- knowledge of typing, filing and MUST be bilingual He showed up for the interview The employer was surprised and said "You can't do those things that are required for this job, you're a dog!!" So the dog got up and typed fast Then he started filing "Well," the employer said shocked, "That's impressive but there is no way you could be bilingual!" So the dog looked up and said "Meow!!!"

Answer: HA!! I love that, i didnt think that the dog is going to say that. That was pretty good. It kept me entertain that whole time i was reading it.

Question: resume opinion how does it look? Hi Im currently looking for a job and would like some comments on my resume. Julio S Irizarry Ortiz Hc 02 Box 8147 Guayanilla P.R. 00656 Phone 787-835-4129 Cell 787-237-5375 oshainspector@yahoo.com Safety Inspector (OSHA) Employment History: Sample Collector 2009- Present Part Time Westat Inc. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) studies of population. Collect antibodies sample from people. Investigate bacteria contamination in the sea. Time Keeper 2007 - 2008 Demaco Corporation Monitored repairs of electrical turbines. Installation of expansion joints for natural pipe gas lines at the dock of the electrical plant. Inspect area for safety. Maintain clean working area from chemical pollution as regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Calculate payroll project in excess of $15M. Project Manager Assistant Clerk (Clerk) 2004 - 2007 Nat Construction (Commonwealth Oil Refining Company) Inspect area, monitored employee, assisted in safety implementation. Maintain clean working area from chemical pollution as regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Report progress in the repair and extension of lines for fuel oil, diesel and gasoline and tanks to the Project Manager. Program a fugitive emission system (Fugitive Emission Management System FEMS). Calculate costs and payroll and track project in excess of $5M. Summary of Skills: Fully Bilingual English / Spanish. Solid background in pipe and fuel tanks. Experience Safety Implementation. Personal protection. Confined space entry. Safe Excavations. Project Schedule 6 maintenance. Fugitive Emission Management System (FEMS). Computer software programming. Computer hardware maintenance. Microsoft Word. Microsoft Excel spreadsheets calculation. Microsoft Power point. Project Management. History Education Schools: Courses Studies University of South Florida OSHA Safety Inspector (Standards for Construction Industry (510)) 30hr International Jr. College Computer Technician Brainbench Technical Help Desk Expertrating Project Management Interamerican University Computer Science (in process)

Answer: I would use different titles for the work you have done. "Time Keeper" and "Sample Collector". It needs to be more professional..project engineer, cost engineer, construction administrator, assistant superintendent. I would take out the personal protection. Anyone in construction knows PPE comes with the territory. When you say project schedule 6 do you mean primavera 6? I would seperate your skills between: computer, education, and additional training. Take out "Excel spreadsheets calculation"...just say Microsoft excel. Or summarize and just say proficient in microsoft business appllications (word, excel, powerpoint..)

Question: The Hiring Process? So I like posted this notice for an admistrative clerk to work in my office. How 'bout this doberman pincher comes and states he wants to apply for the job. What!?!?!? I don't need a dog I have this security system to watchdog my offices. The doberman pressured me to give him the opportunity that he can fulfil those duties. So I thought of the hardest tasks I could think of. First was to type this document under 2 minutes. I blinked my eyes and low and behold this dog has finished that project. 2nd was to make some copies using this antiquated copier machine, so that meant he would have to duplex the copies manually, collate manually and staple. I went to use the restroom and ole dawg had finished that task. Okay it seemed I was outdone. Whatever could I do to trip this dog up so I won't have to hire him. I got it 3rd task- I need someone that is bilingual. His response: "Meow"

Answer: good one :)

Question: can someone help me write a resume?? well this is what i have so far but i need to know if its good ok bad A dedicated professional with extensive work experience and excellent qualification in Office Skills, Teacher Aide and Health Clerk Able to assess requirements analyze course of action, set priorities, and make the necessary adjustments resulting in profitability. An effective bilingual communicator, interfacing well between all levels and personnel as well as with from ethic backgrounds and disciplines. Key Strengths Include: Aware of the need of quality with the ability to meet or exceed Administrators, Teachers, Parents and Students expectation. Exemplary Health Clerk, Teacher Aide and Office skills in coordination of multi-task duties. Precise and thorough, maintaining accuracy and quality in work performance. Can analyze any situation and promptly formulate a plan. Work well independently or as part of a administration group effort. Resolve objection and difficulties with tact and diplomacy.

Answer: On microsoft.office.com I found a great resume template.

Question: Is there something wrong with my resume? In the past month, I have sent out about 80 resumes. Despite all this effort, I have only received one request for an interview. I'm wondering if there is anything I can improve on my resume that may help me stand out to prospective employers. Pasted below are the "objective", "experience", "education", and "skills" portions of my resume. Please keep in mind that I am straight out of school and fairly young, which is why I do not have much experience listed. In addition, the gap in my employment between last June and now can be explained by some personal family issues, moving 500 miles across the state, and getting married. If anyone is wiling to take a look and give me some constructive criticism, it would be greatly appreciated. Objective To obtain a long term position in an office setting where I can interact extensively with patients as well as run front desk functions and further my professional experience. Experience File Clerk, XXXX Chiropractic, Riverside, Ca.September 2007-June 2008 My duties included various accounting and billing tasks, answering phones, scheduling appointments, creating and maintaining patient files, maintaining various retail products available in the office, and light housekeeping. Chiropractic Assistant, XXXX Chiropractic, Vallejo, Ca.June 2007-September 2007 This job entailed running the front desk of a busy chiropractic office, which included assisting patients, maintaining retail and files, scheduling appointments, some billing, and occasionally performing therapeutic ultrasound for patients. File Clerk, Dr. XXXX DDS, Fairfield, Ca.February 2007-May 2007 The tasks I performed in this position were creating, maintaining, and organizing files and office forms, duplicating dental x-rays, and light housekeeping. Customer Service Associate, XXXX Co., Fairfield, Ca.June 2006-October 2006 As a Customer Service Associate, I assisted customers in locating merchandise and completed point of sale transactions as well as organizing and replacing merchandise on the sales floor. Central Aisle Cashier, XXXXX & Co., Fairfield, Ca.October 2005-June 2006 In this position, my main duties entailed performing point of sale transactions for customers as well as soliciting credit card applications. Education XXXX High School, Fairfield, Ca. International Baccalaureate Diploma with concentration in Computer Skills, History, French, and Biology. University of California- Riverside, Riverside, Ca. Coursework included French, Spanish, Arabic, English, Linguistics, History, Philosophy, Archeology, and Anthropology. XXXXX Therapy Wellness Center Massage Therapist Certification, achieved on 3/26/2009. Skills I have many specialized talents that will be very helpful in the workplace. Technical skills include advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Photo Editing and some web design. My life skills are just as diverse. I am very organized, flexible and adaptable as well as a hard worker and a quick learner. I am bilingual in French and English and also speak basic Spanish. I also have a passion for massage therapy and would enjoy a position where I can ease clients’ pain and help them relax using spa and medical modalities.

Answer: first: you've got good experience and are quite "job worthy" for the type of position you appear to be applying for. it feels a bit too informal. don't just say "i have many specialised skills" actually list all of them. you need to use less paragraphs. have it set up with headings, sub headings then discuss it in point form eg: Employment * 05/01-11/01 worked at xxx as a ???. duties were ***, ***, * (you get the idea) do the same with skills keep it SHORT and straight to the point. no one wants to read too much good luck!!!

Question: Resume help opinion how does it look? Hi Im currently looking for a job and would like some comments on my resume. Julio S Irizarry Ortiz Hc 02 Box 8147 Guayanilla P.R. 00656 Phone 787-835-4129 Cell 787-237-5375 oshainspector@yahoo.com Safety Inspector (OSHA) Employment History: Sample Collector 2009- Present Part Time Westat Inc. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) studies of population. Collect antibodies sample from people. Investigate bacteria contamination in the sea. Time Keeper 2007 - 2008 Demaco Corporation Monitored repairs of electrical turbines. Installation of expansion joints for natural pipe gas lines at the dock of the electrical plant. Inspect area for safety. Maintain clean working area from chemical pollution as regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Calculate payroll project in excess of $15M. Project Manager Assistant Clerk (Clerk) 2004 - 2007 Nat Construction (Commonwealth Oil Refining Company) Inspect area, monitored employee, assisted in safety implementation. Maintain clean working area from chemical pollution as regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Report progress in the repair and extension of lines for fuel oil, diesel and gasoline and tanks to the Project Manager. Program a fugitive emission system (Fugitive Emission Management System FEMS). Calculate costs and payroll and track project in excess of $5M. Summary of Skills: Fully Bilingual English / Spanish. Solid background in pipe and fuel tanks. Experience Safety Implementation. Personal protection. Confined space entry. Safe Excavations. Project Schedule 6 maintenance. Fugitive Emission Management System (FEMS). Computer software programming. Computer hardware maintenance. Microsoft Word. Microsoft Excel spreadsheets calculation. Microsoft Power point. Project Management. History Education Schools: Courses Studies University of South Florida OSHA Safety Inspector (Standards for Construction Industry (510)) 30hr International Jr. College Computer Technician Brainbench Technical Help Desk Expertrating Project Management Interamerican University Computer Science (in process)

Answer: Well, since this is a public site, I hope that the contact information is not real. 2nd: The resume looks good although I would recommend restructuring the Educational part of your resume, it seems very bunched and crowded.

Question: Should I quit my job? I'm a court clerk.I help people translate spanish to english.But,Lately my medication has made me not like ppl or the fact.I'm not a people person..I called in work today and said I was sick..so I could reflect on what I should do? I'm thinking of leaving IA and head to my home in mexico and be rent free/what should I do? The thing is I have to kick my cousins out my HOUSE since,I'm renting it to them and there paying my property tax and they help run the ranch with the animals and other crap.So,that is where it gets complicated and I need help and is driving me nuts..I don't want my cousins to hate me..But my heart isn't here no more and is like 15 ppl living in my home in mexico..But I paid for it and I let them live there for 2 yrs so,is there time up or should I suck it up and look for a new bilingual job? wtf should I do? any suggestions.

Answer: You could just be in burn out mode or in a rut. In this WORLD economy I would not leave any job. It also sounds like things would not be any more fulfilling if you do head for free rent + misery. Maybe you could try some things to do outside of work that you really like. It would give you something to look forward to throughout the day. Suggestions: Sports (lady's kickball is starting!), yoga (amazing stress reliever), book club, dating, weekly happy hour with friends, weekly TV must sees (I used to plan my week around Prison Break, Fringe, Desperate Housewives, ...), Cook a favorite lunch and take it to work (you can look forward to midday).... We spend so much of our day at work that we forget that we used to have a life. Get your life back, girl ; ) Good luck