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What would a 10th grader who is interested in real estate put on her resume?
What would a 10th grader who is interested in real estate put on her resume?
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Jonathan’s Answer
First, I think it is important to focus and decide what type of real estate you are most interested in. For example:
* Luxury homes
* Family houses
* Country homes
* Apartments
* Commercial properties
Once you define that, think about the area you know best. Sometimes the best way to start is by learning about and promoting homes in your own neighborhood or community. You could create social media groups, simple advertisements, or online posts about local properties.
If you help sell or promote even a few properties, that experience can already create a strong and impactful message for future opportunities.
My biggest suggestion is to become an expert in the area where you want to work. Learn the good and less good things about the properties, the neighborhoods, schools, transportation, safety, and prices. People trust real estate agents who truly understand the area and can guide them honestly.
For your resume, you can include: * Interest in real estate and sales * Communication and marketing skills * Social media or content creation experience * Leadership or community involvement * Knowledge about your local area and housing market
* Luxury homes
* Family houses
* Country homes
* Apartments
* Commercial properties
Once you define that, think about the area you know best. Sometimes the best way to start is by learning about and promoting homes in your own neighborhood or community. You could create social media groups, simple advertisements, or online posts about local properties.
If you help sell or promote even a few properties, that experience can already create a strong and impactful message for future opportunities.
My biggest suggestion is to become an expert in the area where you want to work. Learn the good and less good things about the properties, the neighborhoods, schools, transportation, safety, and prices. People trust real estate agents who truly understand the area and can guide them honestly.
Jonathan recommends the following next steps:
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Rick’s Answer
Hi Khalilah,
(Khalilah, I answered basically the same question for another student and am sharing it with you. Rick)
Great question, and you’re already ahead of most sophomores just by thinking about this now.
My wife is a long time career consultant so she helped me with this answer.
At your stage, building a resume isn’t about having a long job history, it’s about showing who you are becoming and where you’re headed. A strong resume for someone interested in both business and cosmetology should reflect both sides of your interests.
Start with a short objective at the top. This is especially important when you don’t have much work experience yet. It helps employers understand your goals and what you’re interested in pursuing.
Then build your resume around what you do have:
Your education (your school, classes you enjoy, maybe business or art-related courses)
Activities (clubs, sports, volunteering, anything that shows responsibility or teamwork)
Any small jobs or experiences (babysitting, helping a family business, assisting with hair, makeup, or styling for friends or events)
Even informal experience counts. Employers care about your work ethic and attitude just as much as experience at this stage.
Since you’re interested in cosmetology, start adding anything related to that world, doing hair for friends, experimenting with makeup, watching tutorials, or helping at a salon if you get the chance. These show passion and initiative. Over time, you’ll want to highlight skills like creativity, customer service, and attention to detail, which are key in cosmetology.
For the business side, think about leadership, organization, and communication. If you’ve ever organized something, helped manage money, or taken initiative in a group, that belongs on your resume.
Also, use strong action words when describing what you’ve done, words like “organized,” “created,” or “led.” That makes your resume sound more confident and professional.
My wife shared a helpful resource, here it is for you to use as a guide while building your resume:
https://share.google/cFwUwrhUSjQINqtl1
Take your time with it. Your resume will grow as you grow. The goal right now isn’t perfection, it’s getting started and showing direction.
You’re on a great path combining business and cosmetology. That’s a powerful mix.
—Rick
(Khalilah, I answered basically the same question for another student and am sharing it with you. Rick)
Great question, and you’re already ahead of most sophomores just by thinking about this now.
My wife is a long time career consultant so she helped me with this answer.
At your stage, building a resume isn’t about having a long job history, it’s about showing who you are becoming and where you’re headed. A strong resume for someone interested in both business and cosmetology should reflect both sides of your interests.
Start with a short objective at the top. This is especially important when you don’t have much work experience yet. It helps employers understand your goals and what you’re interested in pursuing.
Then build your resume around what you do have:
Your education (your school, classes you enjoy, maybe business or art-related courses)
Activities (clubs, sports, volunteering, anything that shows responsibility or teamwork)
Any small jobs or experiences (babysitting, helping a family business, assisting with hair, makeup, or styling for friends or events)
Even informal experience counts. Employers care about your work ethic and attitude just as much as experience at this stage.
Since you’re interested in cosmetology, start adding anything related to that world, doing hair for friends, experimenting with makeup, watching tutorials, or helping at a salon if you get the chance. These show passion and initiative. Over time, you’ll want to highlight skills like creativity, customer service, and attention to detail, which are key in cosmetology.
For the business side, think about leadership, organization, and communication. If you’ve ever organized something, helped manage money, or taken initiative in a group, that belongs on your resume.
Also, use strong action words when describing what you’ve done, words like “organized,” “created,” or “led.” That makes your resume sound more confident and professional.
My wife shared a helpful resource, here it is for you to use as a guide while building your resume:
https://share.google/cFwUwrhUSjQINqtl1
Take your time with it. Your resume will grow as you grow. The goal right now isn’t perfection, it’s getting started and showing direction.
You’re on a great path combining business and cosmetology. That’s a powerful mix.
—Rick