A resume is a vital professional tool that introduces your qualifications, achievements, and potential to employers and admissions committees. Even with limited formal work experience, a well-crafted resume effectively translates your academic projects, extracurricular activities, volunteering, and leadership roles into evidence of your dedication and skill set. Developing a resume early not only prepares you for immediate job or internship opportunities but also demonstrates to others that you are organized, goal-oriented, and ready to transition into the professional world.
Resume Resources
Schoolinks: Has a built in resume builder in the 'Student' section under 'Profile and Resume'. Fill out all sections with as much detail as possible, then click on the export resume icon near the top right and save it to Google Drive.
Canva: Search for 'High School Resume' or 'Simple Resume.' Canva has many modern templates to choose from, but remember to keep it simple and professional.
Google Docs: Open Google Docs, go to the Template Gallery, and look under the 'Resumes' section. The 'Coral' or 'Modern Writer' templates are clean, single-page designs that are very easy to fill out.
Microsoft Word: Search the built-in templates for 'High School Resume' or 'Entry-Level Resume'. They have specific layouts designed exactly for students that emphasize volunteer work and school activities.