Develop a Dynamic Resume

As a high school student, developing a resume is a great way to start preparing for the working world. Resumes can be used for job applications, to secure externships and shadowing experiences or even to help complete college applications. Your high school resume will likely be focused on relevant coursework, extracurricular activities like volunteering or clubs and any job experience you do have.

Your resume should be polished and organized. There are many different formatting options, however there is basic content that should be included. Click the resume above to read the explanation of each section.

Sections of a Resume Explained

Template

While there are many templates available online, it is recommended to start your Resume in a Word document to eliminate formatting difficulties. However, you are welcome to use the following template as a guide to get you started.

AHS Resume Template

Action Verb List

You should use action verbs in your resume because they are easy for the reader to understand, find, and summarize. All of this makes action verbs more persuasive and more convincing!

Resume Action Verbs List