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Jennifer
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How to make a resume with having no experience nor finished highschool?
Hello, my name is Jennifer im 17yrs of age . The skills that i have are communcation skill , people skills etc. I have no experience but would definitely like to have . I get task done when told and also i'm told to be a respectful person and kind hearted person and i believe it would be a benefit. #career
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Doc Frick
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Jennifer almost any job that you’re applying for as a high schooler will understand that you probably don’t have a ton of work experience to write about. That doesn’t mean, however, that you can’t “wow” them! If you’re in high school, the most important things that appear on your resume are probably going to be school-related. This means classes, activities, sports, and clubs, as well as academic achievements. You might also have volunteer experience. Even tutoring a sibling or helping a neighbour can go on your resume. Think hard about what you’ve done with your life and don’t undersell yourself, and you’ll have a great resume in no time!
1. INCLUE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
You probably have an email address and a cell phone, so those should be displayed in a prominent place on the page. Instead of putting your full address, as some other sources might advise, it’s now becoming common only to include your city and region since most people are no longer sending out snail mail. Many people, including high schoolers, have websites, blogs, and social media accounts. If you have a link to something that you’re very proud of and want to show to potential employers, you should include it. It might not relate directly to the job you’re looking for, but it can provide proof of other traits you write on your resume. Just make sure it is completely clean of anything you wouldn’t want a potential employer to see.
2. WRITE A KILLER RESUME SUMARY
Here’s a critical section many people forego in order to fit more experiences on their resume: the resume objective. That’s because a career objective paints a big picture of you that your limited experiences as a high school student can’t; it highlights your skills and what you can contribute in a succinct paragraph. Employers already know that you want their job, so instead it’s better to write an “elevator pitch” at the top of the page that will help your potential employer understand you as a person and remember what’s on your resume. This is a tremendous help to hiring and HR manager, who often lack the time to thoroughly peruse each and every resume they receive.
3. INCLUDE A SKILL SECTION
You will find the required skills and qualifications listed in the job posting for most jobs listed online. If they aren’t listed, review the requirements for similar jobs to help generate a list of applicable skills. Highlight the skills that are the closest match to the job on your resume.
• Communication – Skills that refers to your ability to both convey information to others and to listen. This skill includes oral and written communication.
• Dependability/Responsible – Employers seek teenagers who are mature and whom they can rely on to show up on time and get the job done. Emphasize your responsible nature.
• Quick Learner – Employers typically don’t expect high school students to know all the skills they need for a job right away. However, they will expect you to pick up new skills quickly.
• Teamwork – Many jobs for high school students involve working on a team, include in your resume examples of times that you worked well as part of a team,
4. HIGHLIGHT YOUR EXTRACURRICULAR & VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES
The work experience portion of a standard resume can easily be replaced by a section describing your involvement in extracurricular activities, volunteer groups, or both. You can also include your hobbies and interests on your resume if they reflect positive qualities that transfer to the workplace.
5. INCLUDE RELEVANT COURSE WORK
To help further convince hiring managers you’re the best candidate, it’s crucial that you include any coursework related to the position you’re applying for. Make sure you include the courses you’ve taken to illustrate your exceptional communication and people skills — in the education section of their resume. Can you see why listing these classes would help this candidate stand out to employers? It’s easier to fill a vacancy with someone who has some experience or familiarity with the role or industry, even if that background is purely foundational. Why? It’ll be easier to train these candidates instead of those with zero background knowledge.
Hope this was Helpful Jennifer
1. INCLUE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
You probably have an email address and a cell phone, so those should be displayed in a prominent place on the page. Instead of putting your full address, as some other sources might advise, it’s now becoming common only to include your city and region since most people are no longer sending out snail mail. Many people, including high schoolers, have websites, blogs, and social media accounts. If you have a link to something that you’re very proud of and want to show to potential employers, you should include it. It might not relate directly to the job you’re looking for, but it can provide proof of other traits you write on your resume. Just make sure it is completely clean of anything you wouldn’t want a potential employer to see.
2. WRITE A KILLER RESUME SUMARY
Here’s a critical section many people forego in order to fit more experiences on their resume: the resume objective. That’s because a career objective paints a big picture of you that your limited experiences as a high school student can’t; it highlights your skills and what you can contribute in a succinct paragraph. Employers already know that you want their job, so instead it’s better to write an “elevator pitch” at the top of the page that will help your potential employer understand you as a person and remember what’s on your resume. This is a tremendous help to hiring and HR manager, who often lack the time to thoroughly peruse each and every resume they receive.
3. INCLUDE A SKILL SECTION
You will find the required skills and qualifications listed in the job posting for most jobs listed online. If they aren’t listed, review the requirements for similar jobs to help generate a list of applicable skills. Highlight the skills that are the closest match to the job on your resume.
• Communication – Skills that refers to your ability to both convey information to others and to listen. This skill includes oral and written communication.
• Dependability/Responsible – Employers seek teenagers who are mature and whom they can rely on to show up on time and get the job done. Emphasize your responsible nature.
• Quick Learner – Employers typically don’t expect high school students to know all the skills they need for a job right away. However, they will expect you to pick up new skills quickly.
• Teamwork – Many jobs for high school students involve working on a team, include in your resume examples of times that you worked well as part of a team,
4. HIGHLIGHT YOUR EXTRACURRICULAR & VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES
The work experience portion of a standard resume can easily be replaced by a section describing your involvement in extracurricular activities, volunteer groups, or both. You can also include your hobbies and interests on your resume if they reflect positive qualities that transfer to the workplace.
5. INCLUDE RELEVANT COURSE WORK
To help further convince hiring managers you’re the best candidate, it’s crucial that you include any coursework related to the position you’re applying for. Make sure you include the courses you’ve taken to illustrate your exceptional communication and people skills — in the education section of their resume. Can you see why listing these classes would help this candidate stand out to employers? It’s easier to fill a vacancy with someone who has some experience or familiarity with the role or industry, even if that background is purely foundational. Why? It’ll be easier to train these candidates instead of those with zero background knowledge.
Hope this was Helpful Jennifer
This was great!
Kiirsten Suomu
Thank You Alison. “Our generation has the ability and the responsibility to make our ever-more connected world a more hopeful, stable and peaceful place.” — Natalie Portman
Doc Frick
Thank You for your continued support Dhairya. “If our hopes of building a better and safer world are to become more than wishful thinking, we will need the engagement of volunteers more than ever.” — Kofi Annan
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Bob Burton
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A resume is simply a means of introducing yourself to others who may have an interest in how you might offer capabilities that will add value to their enterprise. You are on the right track, by indicating the importance how others perceive your current and past actions as well as related accomplishments.
You may have want to consider two options. The first is to prepare a resume similar to that which a college or high school graduate would need to prepare. After indicating the career you seek to enter, simply lay out the various actions you have taken that benefit others and the successful results of those actions. Also, under personal areas of interest, you would indicate what school or community clubs you belong to as well as school subjects you liked and were successful in.
For the second option, your personal resume may simply be in the form of letters of recommendation, indicating the character of your work/relationship as well as the character of the person (you) providing it..
I could envision a cover letter first indicating the issues that may prevail in the company, non profit or industry you have an interest in working with. Then, perhaps a very brief summary of how others who know you well would characterize the specific value you added to their relationship or work. You would then attach the more formal letters of recommendation to the cover letter. These letters would be more inclusive as to what specifically you have done for them, the characteristics you offered that resulted in success and the nature of the success itself.
From your question, I do not know if you are planning to finish high school. If not, most employers would want to know that you are working on a GED or equivalent diploma. In either case, it would demonstrate that you are serious about your education and willing to work hard to complete it.
Remember as you relate to others, adding some semblance of value to them, you are continually building a brand (your story, accomplishments and successes) that you will offer when engaging in future relationships and career. You are your resume.
You may have want to consider two options. The first is to prepare a resume similar to that which a college or high school graduate would need to prepare. After indicating the career you seek to enter, simply lay out the various actions you have taken that benefit others and the successful results of those actions. Also, under personal areas of interest, you would indicate what school or community clubs you belong to as well as school subjects you liked and were successful in.
For the second option, your personal resume may simply be in the form of letters of recommendation, indicating the character of your work/relationship as well as the character of the person (you) providing it..
I could envision a cover letter first indicating the issues that may prevail in the company, non profit or industry you have an interest in working with. Then, perhaps a very brief summary of how others who know you well would characterize the specific value you added to their relationship or work. You would then attach the more formal letters of recommendation to the cover letter. These letters would be more inclusive as to what specifically you have done for them, the characteristics you offered that resulted in success and the nature of the success itself.
From your question, I do not know if you are planning to finish high school. If not, most employers would want to know that you are working on a GED or equivalent diploma. In either case, it would demonstrate that you are serious about your education and willing to work hard to complete it.
Remember as you relate to others, adding some semblance of value to them, you are continually building a brand (your story, accomplishments and successes) that you will offer when engaging in future relationships and career. You are your resume.
Kiirsten Suomu
Sales Representative at Universal Orlando Resort
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Orlando, Florida
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Kiirsten’s Answer
Hello Jennifer!
It seems to be that you have important skills and qualities that cannot be taught-- people skills, being respectful, and kind-hearted! Like John mentioned, include your contact information and definitely write up a great summary of who you are as a person. Adding the skills section, volunteering as well are important-- make sure you have someone proof read your resume before you send it out :).
Good luck, you got this!
It seems to be that you have important skills and qualities that cannot be taught-- people skills, being respectful, and kind-hearted! Like John mentioned, include your contact information and definitely write up a great summary of who you are as a person. Adding the skills section, volunteering as well are important-- make sure you have someone proof read your resume before you send it out :).
Good luck, you got this!