Karen Kitchel

write a resume

I'm a 10th grader in high school and want to create a resume. What are some key things I can put in it to be eye-catching? What are some things I can do over the summer to make my resume better?

I'm a 10th grader at Catalyst and I want to start my resume.

my grades arent looking to good but i have gone to an after school matterss program three times and we made a mural for the wintrust bank in little village

As a second year student with ~6 months of marketing experience through internships, I’ve found 1 involving sales, which made me want to pursue roles in the field. However, I want my work to contribute towards a greater good, such as cancer awareness, assisting children in poverty, etc. rather...

I'm going to start looking for internships next, and I'm a little scared about what is to be expected from me. This would be my first "job" in a business setting.

Everything is so stressful and it is so hard to nail everything down. How do you focus on the now (grades) and also the future where you need experience and money?

I regularly attend networking events and want to improve how I connect with recruiters and professionals. I’m looking for advice on what makes someone memorable in a positive way.

I’ve held multiple leadership roles in student organizations and want to better communicate my impact rather than just listing responsibilities. Any tips on framing or storytelling would be helpful.

I've recently returned from Egypt (studied abroad to learn Arabic) and I've been having trouble staying consistent with my actions. What advice would you give?

I want to make sure I can have a good balance between work and my personal life. It’s important to me to have time for family, friends, and things I enjoy, not just work all the time. I’ve heard that some careers can take up a lot of your time, so I want to understand what that’s really like.

I feel stressed and pressured because it seems like everyone expects me to know exactly what I want to do after high school. I’m not sure about my future yet, and I want advice on how to deal with this pressure without feeling overwhelmed or lost.

Hey, I am a 14 right now about to be 15 and believe that I am ready for a job. But there’s like nowhere that’s hiring someone as young as me in my area so I was wondering if anyone knew of some jobs??

Finding mentors is a difficult task in and of its own, however maintaining and nurturing those relationships is in my opinion 10x more difficult.

How can I successfully build those relationships as a high school, but also assure that they are impactful?

A typical day in business usually includes checking emails, going to meetings, working on reports, solving problems, and helping the company run well. People often work with others and make decisions, then finish the day by planning for tomorrow.