Introduction
Welcome to another episode of Career Prep with Philip Chesney. Today, we will learn how to write resumes specifically for high school students using Microsoft Word.
Importance of a Resume
If you're a high school student seeking a part-time or seasonal job, a resume is essential. Even without formal work experience, you can highlight your skills and experiences effectively. For additional guidance on entering the job market, check out our summary on Consejos para Conseguir Prácticas y Primer Trabajo Sin Experiencia.
Key Sections of a High School Resume
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Contact Information
- Include your name, phone number, and email address.
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Summary or Objective
- Optional section to list your top skills. Example: "On a roll student and active in soccer and track with customer service experience."
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Education
- List your school name, location, and GPA if it's above average.
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Work Experience
- Include both formal and informal jobs.
- Formal Example: Burger King - Provided excellent customer service and assisted in training new hires.
- Informal Example: Lawn Care - Managed lawn care for neighbors, focusing on quality service.
- Include both formal and informal jobs.
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Achievements
- Highlight awards received in school or extracurricular activities.
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Volunteer Experience
- Mention any volunteer work, such as serving at a soup kitchen or participating in mission trips.
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Skills
- List relevant skills, including software proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Office) and languages spoken.
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Activities and Interests
- Share hobbies and interests to give recruiters a sense of your personality.
Final Touches
After adding all sections, review and format your resume for a polished look. Ensure everything is aligned and visually appealing. For more tips on enhancing your career, consider reading about Enhance Your Career with Sensei: The AI-Powered Career Coach.
Conclusion
Now you have the tools to create your first resume as a high school student. If you have questions, feel free to leave a comment. For more job search and interview tips, visit the Career Prep website. Additionally, if you're interested in furthering your education, check out How I Got Accepted to My Dream Schools: A Comprehensive Guide for insights on the application process.
hi my name is Philip Chesney and welcome to another episode of career prep in today's lesson we're gonna see how to
write resumes for high school students using a Microsoft Word are you in high school and looking to get a part-time or
seasonal job if yes you're gonna need a resume as a high school student you most likely do not have any formal work
experience so we're going to explore all the other assets and experiences you have to create a stellar resume let's
dive in resumes for high school students can be sure single paged and straight to the point in most cases you can include
your education so the school you're attending your grades or preferably your GPA if it's above average volunteer
experiences sports clubs and other extracurricular activities that you participate in before we get started
we're gonna need a template so let's go into Microsoft Word and appear in the search area you can type in resumes or
student resume so I actually have one right here called student resume so we're going to use this one so the first
part in the top section is your name and contact information this section is consistent for any level
of experience you have from high school all the way to a high level executive you will need to include your contact
information so let's get started now for our next section a summary or an objective a summary list your top skills
but is totally optional some people add it some people don't let's look at an option that would be
applicable for high school students on a roll student and active in soccer and track experiencing customer service
sales and creating a great customer Ariane's straight-a student in history English social studies and MVP in soccer
for our next section education since we're in high school we're only going to need one of these so let's erase the
bottom line for the education section we should present the name and location of the school and additionally if you have
good grades include your GPA and anything else that you believe that you should be bragging about let's dive down
to work experience you must be thinking man I've never had a job don't worry even if you haven't held a formal job
you can still add informal jobs that you've done for others all experiences count resumes for high school students
need to show who you are and what are some of your experience even if they aren't formal so let's add a few
experiences below for the first one we will add a formal one and then we're gonna add an informal so for our first
one let's go with Burger King and working up a front counter so in this case let's look to show what we achieved
what we did and if there were any impact in results well let's keep it short provide excellent customer service to
all customers serve customers with a smile and help guarantee a great meal experience assisted trainer to onboard
to new hires and now for our informal experience so for this one I'm going to add lawn care and now a short
description currently take care of four neighbors lawns each two times per month constantly aim to deliver a high quality
service and push for word of mouth recommendations acquire two new customers from my current clientele
now that we finish adding our job experiences let's dive into the achievement section for your
achievements think of a Wars that you have received in and out of school did you get a reward at school for a subject
a sports club or an extracurricular activity adding the achievement section adds
value to resumes for high school students and can be neglected show off your achievements
[Music] now for a volunteer experience talk about places where you have served this
could be on a continuum or a one-time basis of course if it is on a continual basis it will look better city mission
the soup kitchen serving dinners and then our deeds Salvation Army help box clothing to send to zones in need and a
mission trip three weeks in El Salvador helping reconstruct an orphanage after an earthquake skills courses software
and languages for this section you should add your knowledge of specific areas you might be fluent in a foreign
language like Spanish but be grated using Adobe Photoshop where the Microsoft suite of tools like PowerPoint
Word and Excel these are a must add on resumes for high school students as these are often included on job
descriptions and needed by employers [Music] and for a last one activities and
interests activities and interests give the recruiter a better idea of who you are outside of school do you like to
play soccer piano or football do you like art drawing or music present these interests and activities here
our goal is to create a positive impression and get our foot in the door for the interview after we have added
everything to our resume we should really go back and and format it see if there are any big spaces or anything
that could be tight enough just to make the overall look and feel a bit much better so is everything aligned how we
want it these are aligned so there you have it your first resume as a high school
student I hope that you like today's lesson and that you be able to put it into practice and create your first
resume it has a high school student if you have any questions please feel free to drop me a message in the comment
section below and for more job search and interview tips check out the career prep meet website until next week
A resume is crucial for high school students seeking part-time or seasonal jobs as it helps them showcase their skills and experiences, even if they lack formal work experience. It serves as a tool to present themselves to potential employers and can significantly enhance their chances of getting hired.
A high school resume should include the following key sections: Contact Information, Summary or Objective, Education, Work Experience, Achievements, Volunteer Experience, Skills, and Activities and Interests. Each section helps to highlight different aspects of the student's background and capabilities.
To format your resume for a polished look, ensure that all sections are aligned properly, use consistent font styles and sizes, and incorporate bullet points for easy readability. Additionally, leave adequate white space to avoid clutter and make the document visually appealing.
If you have no formal job experience, you can include informal jobs such as babysitting, lawn care, or any volunteer work. Focus on the skills you developed and the responsibilities you handled in these roles to demonstrate your work ethic and capabilities.
You can highlight your achievements by listing any awards or recognitions you have received in school or through extracurricular activities. This could include academic honors, sports awards, or leadership roles in clubs, which can help set you apart from other candidates.
You should list relevant skills that pertain to the job you are applying for, such as software proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Office), languages spoken, and any other technical or soft skills that demonstrate your qualifications and readiness for the position.
For more job search and interview tips, you can visit the Career Prep website, which offers a variety of resources tailored to help students navigate the job market effectively.
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