HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT RESUME

Whether you’re preparing your college application, applying for an internship, or looking for a part-time job, you’ll notice that every single place is asking for your resume. 

“What else can I add to my resume, when I have zero work experience?”

What to Include in My High School Resume?

#1. Contact Information:

• • • • First and Last Name

      • Phone Number

      • Email Address

      • Location

*Make sure to use a professional email address, something like: Name.Surname@gmail.com. Using your middle school gamer123@gmail.com account will not leave the right impression. 

#2. Resume Objective: 3-4 sentence statement of your skills, achievements, and career goals. 

Think of it as a short summary of why you’re applying for this specific position and why you’d be a good candidate for it.

Try to link this summary to the role you are applying for. For example, if you’re applying for a position as a sales associate: Hard-working, responsible high school student looking to contribute a positive and collaborative attitude in the retail field. Math-oriented individual with good attention to detail.

#3. Education: 

High School Diploma (Honor Roll)

Harrison High School

09/2015 - 06/2019

• Relevant courses: AP Calculus, Statistics, Leadership

#4. Extracurricular Activities: Clubs, competitive events, and volunteer work.

Student Body Treasurer

Student Government, AB High School

2017-2019

• Managed the student council’s funds and expenses, kept financial records, and worked with the president and vice president to create budgets and allot funds for clubs and events.

• Participated in organizing student activities like dances, spirit weeks, community service, and fundraising movements and assemblies.

#5. Projects & Gigs:  internships, independent projects, something you’ve done on the side, unrelated to academics, activities that show you’re a self-starter.

Neighborhood Book Club 

2019 - Present

• Founded a local book club, initially for my friends, and later for all the teenagers of my neighborhood.

• Prepared a monthly book calendar for the club, combining trending, relevant, and classic books.

• Organized weekly meetings to discuss the progress on the books and our thoughts upon finishing them.

#6. Work Experience: If you don’t have any work experience, you can mention apprenticeships or volunteer work instead. Here’s how you’d format it on your high school resume: Position, Company Name, Dates, Employed Achievements & Responsibilities

Sandwich Artist

Joe’s Sandwich Emporium

06/2020 - 09/2020

• Prepared several types of sandwiches for customers.

• Promoted new products on the menu directly to customers.

• Worked with the cash register.

• Interacted with dozens of customers on a daily basis.

Educational Team Member

Save the Children

2018 - Present

• Assisted in giving weekly art history and drawing lessons to children at the local orphanage

• Helped organize visits at local museums and art galleries

#7. Languages: Are you bilingual or can speak another language apart from your native one? Who knows when some foreign customers will come in and your knowledge will come in handy! Be mindful not to exaggerate your skills, as lying on your resume can only get you in trouble.

#8. Hobbies & Interests: These offer some insight into your personality and can show that you’re passionate and interested in the industry.