How to Write a Resume for High School Students with NO experience

Are you a High School or College student with no work experience? Don't stress, you are still marketable! College applications, first jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities want to know not only what you did but what skills you have gained from your experiences. Follow along this video to create the best resume for FREE! Here are tips and tricks to have a full page resume.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What if I had one summer job, how would I list that?
------Here is my video on how to write a resume with experience:    • How to Write a Resume for College Stu...  

What if I have never done any volunteer work or any extracurricular activities ?
-------Have you attended religious services? Experience baby or dog sitting ? Have you taken any AP courses or received any honors? It can be experience from middle school as well. Any programs you’ve done? Cleaning, moving or landscaping etc. you can list the family's name that you provided services for and what skills the job entails, such as organization, communication, etc.

What if I have my own small at home business, how would I add that on my resume?
-------You can put your business name, city & state, your title/position and then bullet points about what you do & the skills you have gained

Where can I create my resume?
-------On Microsoft Word or Google Docs

Do I create this from scratch or use a template?
-------I recommend creating it from scratch because it is easier to make changes.

What if your homeschooled? Can you still get a job?
-------Definitely! You can include any community or leadership activities, awards/scholarships, honor societies, academic teams/competitions/summer programs/workshops, volunteer work, certifications/licenses etc.

How can I fit all of my experience on one page?
------Use a header and/or footer to created more space on the page

What if you didn't finish high school but have a GED?
------You can list your General Educational Development Diploma (GED) with the month and year received under your education section. Just as you would your HS diploma.

Do internships go under volunteering?
-----You can put it under there or create another heading labeled "Internship Experience"

I have certificates in python programming, app software, etc from courses I took online. Do I write those down as skills?
-----Yes, you can put them under the heading "Skills/Certifications"

Can I still put my volunteer experience if I did it in middle school but not high school?
-----Yes, you can add volunteer experience, clubs, programs, etc. from middle school

I just graduated high school so should I put the college I’ll start at in the fall?
-----Yes, with your expected graduation date (month and year)

Can I use this for college applications too or just for jobs?
------Both!

I don’t have any volunteer work yet or extracurriculars, can I list where I plan to volunteer in the future?
------No, did you participate in or receive any for the following: community or leadership activities, awards/scholarships, honor societies, academic teams/competitions/summer programs/workshops, volunteer work, certifications/licenses etc

What if I’m attending High school what do I put there on the diploma side?
------You still put your high school, the diploma you are planning on getting and the expected month and year you will be graduating, even if it is in the future. For example, June 2024

Do I need to put objective at the top of the resume?
-------Instead of an objective I would recommend a summary of statement. A summary statement is a short paragraph with specific qualities you bring to the job. For example, "High-energy student able to work hard and take initiative to complete tasks. Developed leadership, maturity, responsibility, creativity and decision-making skills needed to thrive in a rigorous academic background. Ability to communicate well with people of all ages."

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