Youth Employment Resumes
By: C. Bates
Do you need a resume? Although you may not need a resume to apply for many part-time or summer jobs – perhaps the employer’s employment application is enough – a simple, straight-forward resume will likely be a handy thing to have to present to potential employers.
What are the general guidelines for a resume for youth employment? Although there is no defined length for a resume, most resumes for youth should not extend beyond one page. Your resume should contain the following information, in this general order:
There are a variety of formats and styles you can use to make your resume unique. For more information on developing your resume, visit http://jobsearch.about.com/od/sampleresume1/a/high-school-resume-examples.htm. Also, be sure to have another person – or two or three – proofread your resume, in order to catch any potential typos or other errors.
What are the general guidelines for a resume for youth employment? Although there is no defined length for a resume, most resumes for youth should not extend beyond one page. Your resume should contain the following information, in this general order:
- Contact information - Name, address, telephone number, e-mail address
- Education – What is your current school? Show years attended (such as “2011 to present”) or year graduated if you recently graduated (such as “2012”). If you are nearing graduation, you may indicate “Expected graduation date, May 2013”
- Your work history – List your past employers, with their location and contact information. If you have no prior work experience, have you performed volunteer work on a regular basis in the past? Will the organization or someone in the organization be able to verify your service and performance? If so, list that information – it may not be paid work but it can show valuable experience that reflects well on your ability to work
- Skills, training, and certifications – A brief list
- School and community organizations – Organizations that you belong to, or have belonged to, including any accomplishments you received from the organizations and any leadership positions you held in the organizations
There are a variety of formats and styles you can use to make your resume unique. For more information on developing your resume, visit http://jobsearch.about.com/od/sampleresume1/a/high-school-resume-examples.htm. Also, be sure to have another person – or two or three – proofread your resume, in order to catch any potential typos or other errors.