Creating a Resume
Writing a resume as a high school student can be challenging.
Concerns you might be having:
I don't know the format, What order does it go in? What do I put? I don't know what to include, I've never had a job so what do I put under work experience? What are hard skills vs soft skills? Do I have any skills?
Relax and Take a Deep Breath.....
We are here to help answer your questions, whether it be writing a resume for a class assignment or for a real job.
There are many different ways to write a resume, but as a high school student we encourage you to follow the template below:
RESUME FORMAT
Contact Information
Full Name
Phone number & email address
City & State you live in
(Optional): LinkedIn URL
Education
List school, location (City, State), degree (high school diploma) and year graduated (or expected graduation date)
List GPA (if above a 3.5), awards and honors
You may also want to include any relevant courses, achievements, clubs or activities
Work Experience
Information should be up to date (month and year) with most recent experience at the top. Focus mostly on your last 2-3 positions
Make it easy for a recruiter to understand what you are currently doing, how past positions make you qualified for the job and what type of roles you've been successful in
If you do not have any work experience, you can include volunteering experience such as:
Babysitting
Mowing lawns
Pet sitting
Participating in church functions
Community service
Skills and/or Accomplishments
List your strengths that are relevant to position you are applying for. You can choose to list skills or accomplishments, or both
Focus on hard skills as much as possible (examples below)
Accomplishments should be detailed and quantified.
Include if you speak a second or third language and your proficiency level
Additional sections you can add to your resume are:
Clubs/Activities
Sports
Achievements/Awards/Honors
Projects
Additional Skills
Hobbies
Additional tips:
Keep your resume to 1 page
You don't need to include references on your resume, but it's a good idea to have a separate list of references to give to employers upon request.
Use at least a 12 point font, and common fonts (Ariel, Calibri, Cambria, Helvetica, Times New Roman)
Use bullet points to make information easier to read
Use 2-4 bullet points per section
Soft Skills VS Hard Skills
Soft Skills:
Traits that make you a good employer (communication, listening, get along with other people, etc.)
Communication
Public Speaking
Dependability
Teamwork
Collaboration
Leadership
Customer Service
Organization
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Conflict Resolution
Positive Attitude
Following Instructions
Punctuality
Creativity
Time Management
Hard Skills:
Teachable and measurable abilities (writing, reading, computer programs, etc.)
Microsoft Office
Math
Research
Technology
Computer Savvy
Languages
Typing Speed (words per minute)
Cooking
Graphic Design
WordPress
Google Drive
This page can be a helpful resource in writing a resume but if you still have questions or in need for additional help email Ms. Suzy srodriguezsarmiento@petk12.org