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How do you make a good resume as a high school student with no experience?
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Fred’s Answer
Well, you should have experience in something. Are you in clubs? Sports? Church groups?
Try to emphasize any leadership scenarios you've been in. Try and show progression - i.e. becoming an officer in a club, or leading a group in some activity.
Most entry level jobs won't necessarily need a formal resume. Applying for a retail job or fast food (common jobs for high school students) won't require one, just listing previous experience. And not having any is not necessarily going to sink your chances. Be honest and forthright on your application and in any interview you have.
Try to emphasize any leadership scenarios you've been in. Try and show progression - i.e. becoming an officer in a club, or leading a group in some activity.
Most entry level jobs won't necessarily need a formal resume. Applying for a retail job or fast food (common jobs for high school students) won't require one, just listing previous experience. And not having any is not necessarily going to sink your chances. Be honest and forthright on your application and in any interview you have.
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Karen’s Answer
You can include in your resume experiences other than paid positions. If you have done any volunteering, include that as well as the skills you gained. Or you can start volunteering now. Many organizations need help for one day events such as fundraisers, marathons, etc. Lots of churches serve meals to the homeless where you can demonstrate flexibility and caring.
Look for examples of resumes online. Include goals about wanting to make a contribution and to gain experience..
With every good wish!
Look for examples of resumes online. Include goals about wanting to make a contribution and to gain experience..
With every good wish!
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Frank’s Answer
If you have no formal job experience, you still have other experiences unique to you that you can put on a resume. Here are some suggestions: 1) your high school and year; 2) classes that could be relevant to a particular job (especially if honors or AP); 3) clubs, sports, or activities that you participate/participated in during high school; 4) any type of organized activity outside of school such as scouts, martial arts, or sports; 5) volunteer experience of any type; 6) non-paid household/family jobs such as lawn care, childcare, or elder care; and 7) hobbies to which you devote time. These experiences give employers insight into your background while you start building actual job experience.