Is This Acceptable For A Resume/Cover Letter?

[Anriana]

(this kinda looks like bragging but I'm really not intending it that way)

In my state every high schooler creates a writing portfolio with samples of writing from different fields and it's considered a Really Big Deal. I received the highest score possible on mine, and also on the Verbal/English sections of the SAT/ACT

I am going to be applying to a part-time position, here is part of their job ad:

"Our ideal candidate is someone who loves the web, possesses good writing skills, and is an exceptional communicator. Your primary responsibilities will include inter-office communication and support, organizing client data, drafting client communication and general clerical support for Account Service"

I don't have any job-related experience with communication and writing (I'm only 20, all I've done is fast food and tech support) but they're strong skills of mine; is it okay to demonstrate them by mentioning my portfolio score/test scores in the cover letter or would that come across as too socially inept and nerdy? I already have my portfolio score listed under my education section, should I keep it there? The advice I've seen says you shouldn't list high school accomplishments after college, but I've only taken one official semester of college so far and my high school stuff is the only real impressive stuff on my resume. I also saw a lot of people saying they put their LSAT scores down. This seems like it's the most relevant information I have to the job, so is it okay or would it give a bad impression?

[Cutenoob]

Well, what I'd be concerned about is the age factor.

It's a standard practice to ask for an applicant's highschool, but NEVER their graduation date. Because, well, an interviewer can do the math and figure out what age the person is - and age discrimination happens.

So if you put down SAT ENG Score of 726 - it MIGHT be working against you in the idea of hmm...figure 2 years ago, she's probably 20ish now...possible.....

Do you have ANY other proofs of language or writing? Such as "creating signs for store", "assisting managers with grammar and wording for writeups :P " ANYTHING to show that you've done it in your current job. (this will also show you're not rusty).

Do you have a published portfolio? Were you in any CLUBS in highschool? Anything speech/lang/writing related?

Oh, do you have a Myspace or Facebook page? (PUT IT AT PRIVATE!!!!!!!!)

Could you join a book club or possibly a Toastmasters or some other professional org to show you're really serious about English?

Or - "Although I work in a fast food store, I'm the person that the crew comes to when they want to update their resume. I'm the person that is relied upon for grammar,spelling and/or editing of any professional publication."

I jumped from a gas station cashier to a financial firm cashier. I sold myself because I had the drive, I dressed up, and I told him I've done that for 2 years and I want something else to stretch my brain.

Sell yourself. Find qualities in you that can be used anywhere.

Cutenoob

[Rhania506]

I would suggest putting the scores on the resume, not on the cover letter. The cover letter should breifly introduce you and explain why you are applying for the particular job.
Also, if you are lacking in professional experience, try a functional resume template which focuses on your skills and abilities rather than your experience. This allows you to incorporate skills that you have aquired from other places such as school activities, church, volunteer organizations, clubs, sports, etc.
Feel free to PM me if you would like an example of one.
~Rhania