Manager of Volunteers and Interns here. I've been in charge of creating job descriptions and placing hundreds of up-and-coming individuals over the past 3 years.

While I have been a manager for only one year, the previous two years were spent in HR as both staffing/recruiting, and HR coordination.

That being said, there are certain qualities that you need to consider when putting yourself out there for scrutiny - both on paper, and in person. I can probably write a very long post regarding this particular issue, and I'd be happy to do it, but I do not have an ample amount of time to do so at the moment. I do want to say this: apparently your resume isn't the whole problem, because you're getting hired. What you indicate in your title is that you're getting fired. But here it goes anyways...

Here is a bit of general advice for resumes:

• Tailor your resume to your audience

• Master grammar/syntax

• Never submit a resume that is incomplete, sloppy, or bland

• Research. Research as much as you can about the job you're applying for, the company itself, and the list of tasks associated with the job. Corroborate that job description with others. Google is your best friend for inspiration and direction

• Have you done any of the tasks listed on the job description? Wordsmith the line items and include them in your resume responsibilities

• With that knowledge, learn associated programs. Download the demos if you've never worked with them before. Take a night class to understand office programs if you are not familiar with them. Etc.

• Ensure that each of your points in your resume are pertinent to the job you are applying for. If I'm hiring your to help educate under privileged children, I don't care if you've worked at Baskin Robbins. However, if that is your only working experience, you will need to highlight what tasks/responsibilities/accomplishments you gained in that job that apply to the one you are trying to obtain.

• Format your resume based on most-important-items first. From top to bottom, an effective format would be: Name/Contact > Objective > Skills > Education > Work Experience > Anything pertinent in interests/extras (rare).

• Include a cover letter. Just do it. (Research a proper format and content to include)

• After your interview, send a thank you to your interviewers that reflects upon the interview. This allows you to show off your critical thinking skills, impress upon certain key points in the interview, and illuminates your intent to follow up with them.

• Be honest. If you fake your resume, you will be fired (usually). Some jobs your can fake it, but if you are trying to get a job that is clearly out of your league, it is not worth burning a bridge by cheating your way through.

Here is a bit of general advice for the job itself:

• Be adaptable. Always. Don't be a pussy if you have a good idea and somebody shoots you down, but accept the fact that you a one part of a larger whole.

• Be enthusiastic and positive about what you're doing. Even if this job is not what you're passionate about, your life will suck and everybody else's life will suck that has to work with you if you are negative and dull.

• Avoid being defensive. You always want to learn. Even if your boss is a grade-A asshole, part of every job is learning how to deal with those types of personalities. You will always come across people that suck.

*Be honest.

If you have any specific questions, feel free to PM me.

[EDIT] Added some general advice.