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High School Résumé 101


A résumé is a summary of a person’s academic and professional life. Writing a résumé when you are a student in high school might seem an intimidating and difficult task, but it is possible to show prospective employers that you are ready for a position, even if you have little or no formal work experience.


The word for résumé in British English is curriculum vitae, a Latin term that means “the course of one’s life.” So, for teenagers, this should be the focus of the résumé – display the highlights of your life path up to the present moment. And the objective of the document should be getting you a job interview.


But how can you get started? There are thousands of examples and templates online. However, keep in mind that your résumé should be unique (it’s your life path, remember?) and this will demand a lot of work. While you are writing it, keep four questions in mind:


1. Is the content relevant to the job I’m applying for?

2. Is the content clear and well-organized?

3. Is the résumé concise (one-page long)?

4. Is it easy to read?


In terms of structure, most career experts point out that high school student’s résumés should be divided into the following sections:


• Personal information: name (preferably in larger font), e-mail, phone number, and address. If you have a social media profile, a blog, or a website that is relevant to the position, you can include it here. You don’t need to name the section. Some experts recommend you add a headshot – if you do so, make sure the picture is appropriate!


• Summary or Objective: a one- or two-line text explaining the position you are interested in. You can mention if you want a part-time job or when you are available to work.


• Education: school name and grade. Including the year when you will graduate from high school is a nice idea.


• Professional Experience: include ANY work experience you have had, even if it’s informal or volunteering. Remember to organize information into chronological order, including the position, the name of the company/institution, and initial and final dates.


• Achievements: this is your time to shine! Show how you have made positive contributions to your school and community. Don’t forget to include prizes and awards.


• Skills: language proficiency, computer skills... Include any skills that are relevant to the job you are applying for. Some tips:


• Use action words when describing your professional experience and achievements (e.g.: developed, trained, served, helped, created...)


• Review your résumé carefully to avoid spelling or grammar mistakes. Go back to the four questions and make sure you can answer “yes” to all of them. You can ask a teacher to read it, too.


• When you are finished, save your résumé as a PDF file. This way, formatting is preserved, no matter what device the employer uses to view it.

Glossary

prospective: likely to be or become something specifi ed in the future.

highlight: the best part of something.

path: a way of living or proceeding that leads to something.

headshot: a photograph of a person’s head and face.

award: a prize given to someone or something for their excellence, or for doing something that is admired.

device: an object, machine or piece of equipment made for some special purpose.


a) High school students think that writing a résumé is easy.


b) The origin of the term curriculum vitae helps understand the focus


c) You should include all the information regarding your life path in your résumé.


d) Keeping some questions in mind when writing a résumé helps high school students.


e) The summary section should be long, giving detailed information about the position.


f ) You should include only paid jobs in the professional experience section.


g) The achievements section is important. You can display how you have helped your school or community.


h) Sharing your résumé with another person for review is a good idea.
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