EASY GUIDE to Writing a High School Student Resume (with Free Templates!), by Resume Genius on YouTube. 6 min 10 s.
- Video length
- 6 min 10 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Open a free student resume template in Google Docs or Word. Pick a simple one-column layout so the text stays easy to read.
Add your full name at the top in a larger font. Under it, put your phone number, a professional email address and your city and state.
Write a two-sentence objective that names the job you want and one strength you bring, such as reliability or teamwork.
List your education: school name, city, expected graduation date and your GPA if it is strong. Add honors or relevant coursework.
Create an experience section. Include volunteer work, internships, babysitting, clubs, sports and school projects, with dates and one or two bullet points each.
Add a skills section with 5 to 8 items, mixing hard skills like software or Spanish with soft skills like time management.
Proofread every line and check that dates and job titles match. Ask a teacher or parent to read it once more.
Save the file as a PDF so the layout stays fixed, and name it with your first and last name plus resume.
Tips and common mistakes
Lead each bullet with an action verb like organized, led or helped, then add a result or number.
Keep the resume to one page and use the same font size and spacing throughout.
Do not leave gaps unexplained. A club or part-time gig still counts as experience.
Tailor the objective and skills to each job posting before you send it.
Questions
What if I have no work experience at all?
Use volunteer work, school projects, sports, clubs and family responsibilities. Describe what you did and what skills you used, not just the title.
Should I include references on the resume?
No. Leave references off the page and give them only when an employer asks. Keep a separate list with names and phone numbers ready.
How long should a high school resume be?
One page is enough. Employers spend only a few seconds on a first read, so keep the most relevant details near the top.
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