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What can I put on my resume as 10th grader who is interested in business.?
What can I put on my resume as 10th grader who is interested in business.
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Saravana Vijaya Kumar’s Answer
It’s fantastic that you’re starting your professional journey as a sophomore! At this stage, your resume is a story of your potential and your initiative.
Instead of just looking for things to add to a list, focus on building a portfolio of actions. Here are three ways to do that:
Join Business-Focused Clubs: Look for organizations like DECA or FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) at your school. If your school doesn't have them, consider starting a 'Business or Investment Club.' This shows leadership and entrepreneurship.
Turn Hobbies into 'Micro-Businesses': Do you babysit, mow lawns, or sell items on Etsy or eBay? On a resume, these aren't just chores, they are 'Sole Proprietorships.' You are managing inventory, customer service, and finances.
Self-Directed Learning: Reading business books. You can also take free online certifications (like HubSpot for marketing or Google's basic data analytics). Listing 'Completed Google Analytics Certification' looks impressive at any age.
Key Skills to Highlight: Communication, organization, teamwork, and time management. Every club you join and every group project you lead is an opportunity to practice these!"
Instead of just looking for things to add to a list, focus on building a portfolio of actions. Here are three ways to do that:
Join Business-Focused Clubs: Look for organizations like DECA or FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) at your school. If your school doesn't have them, consider starting a 'Business or Investment Club.' This shows leadership and entrepreneurship.
Turn Hobbies into 'Micro-Businesses': Do you babysit, mow lawns, or sell items on Etsy or eBay? On a resume, these aren't just chores, they are 'Sole Proprietorships.' You are managing inventory, customer service, and finances.
Self-Directed Learning: Reading business books. You can also take free online certifications (like HubSpot for marketing or Google's basic data analytics). Listing 'Completed Google Analytics Certification' looks impressive at any age.
Key Skills to Highlight: Communication, organization, teamwork, and time management. Every club you join and every group project you lead is an opportunity to practice these!"
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Karen’s Answer
Include all of your accomplishments -- things you have done in school (sports, clubs, newsletters, etc.) as well as any volunteer work. Identify the skills you gained from each. Continue volunteering in a variety of organizations to gain more skills and experience.
With every good wish and many blessings,
Karen
With every good wish and many blessings,
Karen
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Eddy’s Answer
It’s amazing that you already know what you want to do, and that clarity is honestly the most important first step. Since you’re interested in business, you can start by getting involved in clubs or organizations in your school or local community that relate to leadership, entrepreneurship, or finance, because those experiences show initiative and curiosity. One of the most helpful things early on is getting a part time job, especially with a small business, since it gives you real exposure to how operations work day to day. Even if the role seems simple, it builds practical experience in a low pressure environment and helps you develop responsibility, communication skills, and even save some money for college, which is a nice bonus. If you want to go further, check out resources at your local library, since many offer free access to platforms like LinkedIn Learning where you can take business related courses and start building foundational knowledge. When you’re just starting out, all of these experiences, whether it’s clubs, part time work, or online learning, are absolutely valid to include on your resume and can help you stand out when applying for your first internship. It’s great that you already have direction, and I’m wishing you the best as you get started.