High School Student Resumes:
By Chegg Internships

It's never too soon to start building your career, and the best way to do that is by building a great resume.  If you're a high school student looking to prepare for college, your first internship, or a part-time job, you want to highlight what sets you apart.  

Here are a few tips and tricks to get you started:

• Make an impression fast by keeping your resume short and highlighting your most impressive and relevant accomplishments first.

• Proofread carefully and get a second set of eyes on your resume. Ask a teacher or family member to do a final edit.

• Focus on the numbers and the actions. By quantifying your accomplishments and using action verbs, you’ll provide hard evidence of your ability to make an impact.

• You don’t need to include everything. Your resume should emphasize your relevant accomplishments and skills for a particular job; it’s not your autobiography.

• Organize your resume chronologically. There are lots of possibilities in terms of formatting your resume, but reverse chronological is the most popular for a reason—it’s clear and to the point.

Remember that the example below is meant as a guide only.  Your resume needs to reflect YOUR value-add for the specific school or role to which you are applying.  Use a format that speaks to you, and include your unique academic and other achievements!