Resume writing for teens
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This document provides guidance for teens on creating an effective resume. It explains that a resume is important for applying to jobs and highlights relevant skills and experiences to include, such as education, work history, extracurricular activities, honors, and "good worker" skills. The document then walks through constructing each section of a resume, including contact information, skills summary, work experience, education, and honors. It offers tips for tailoring a resume when work or extracurricular experience is limited and advises proofreading for accuracy.
Resume writing for teens
- 1. Creating a Resume Workshop for Teens
- 2. WHY DO I NEED A RESUME? ⢠Preparing a resume shows employers that youâve invested time putting it together (this shows them youâll be a good worker!) ⢠A resume is a great way to show off your knowledge, education, experience, and talents ⢠Most employers will require you to have a resume in order to be considered for the job.
- 3. WHAT IF I DONâT HAVE ANY WORK EXPERIENCE? Donât get discouraged! Experience doesnât only have to come from work. Employers look for skills and abilities in addition to experience when hiring. These skills and abilities can also come fromâŚâŚ Extra- School Curricular Activities Church
- 4. OKAY, SO WHAT ARE MY SKILLS? âJob â Specificâ Skills âGood Workerâ Skills These are things that are These are traits that make specific to the type of job you you an attractive employee. are applying for. For example, ⢠Hard worker ⢠Punctual typing, using a computer, ⢠Leader operating any kind of ⢠Gets along great with equipment, like a cash register. others ⢠Ability to follow directions ⢠Honest Skills can fit into all three These are all good âTransferableâ Skills categories examples of These are skills that can âgood workerâ skills make you successful in many different types of careers. For example, good communication skills and organizational skills.
- 5. Putting your Resume Together- Parts of the Resume Contact Information-Right at the top of your resume. Make sure you give a good phone number, where you can be reached. DO NOT use a cell phone thatâs only good for texting! Use your mailing address Donât use a silly email address. Try to use your name, it looks Suzanna Banana more 123 Success Road professional, and itâs easier to Your Town, NM 88345 remember. 575-555-5455 [email protected]
- 6. Next: A Summary of Your AccomplishmentsâŚ.DESCRIBE YOURSELF! Summary of Skills and Abilities: ⢠Skilled at using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook ⢠Outgoing, helpful personality ⢠Punctual ⢠Responsible ⢠Leader
- 7. Next: Education Education ⢠Ruidoso High School, Ruidoso New Mexico ⢠3.6 GPA ⢠Expected Date of Graduation: May, 2012
- 8. Next: Your Experience Experience Fashion Club Secretary November, 2010 to present Attended meetings and prepared minutes to be distributed to all members Coordinated a Facebook fan page to share information to club membership and school community Sold $1,000 in tickets for annual School Fashion Show Ruidoso High School, Peer Tutor August, 2011 to present Tutored math students in Algebra I Volunteer and Community Experience Ruidoso Community Youth Warehouse Ruidoso Church Youth Group
- 9. Finally-HONORS OR AWARDS Honors and Awards A/B Honor Roll, Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior years
- 10. WHAT IF⌠I havenât really been active in any clubs at school? Think about other groups you may have belonged to. What about sports? What about groups your teacher may have put you in to do a group assignment? My grades arenât that good. Do I have to list my GPA? You donât have to list your GPA but if you are still in school your prospective employer might ask for it. Start getting tutoring help now. Your effort will show a potential employer that you are willing to do extra work to improve. If youâre looking for work now, try and find some groups, clubs, extra curricular activities or volunteer opportunitiesâŚitâs never too late to add to your experience!
- 11. Other Tips ⢠Proofread: Check your resume at least twice yourself. Have two other people check it for accuracy and correct grammar ⢠Use nice, white, or cream colored paper. Donât use paper with designs or artwork ⢠Use 11-12 point font ⢠Avoid using script, fancy, or unusual font
- 12. Associated Documents for this workshop ⢠Sample Resume ⢠Skills Worksheet ⢠List of Keywords