Writing your first, second, or even third high school resume isn’t easy. Nobody said it was. With that said, though, writing your first, second, or even third high school resume is probably easier than mastering some of the popular video games students know so well.
Have you ever wondered why you or your high school student, if you are a parent, is good or great at video games, skateboarding, or playing the guitar? If you or your teen are like my teen, it’s because of the number of hours you put into doing it right.
One of the biggest obstacles I’ve seen in getting teens to sit down and get down to writing a high school resume is the fear that their grades are too low. Teens have told me in workshops that only bright students or brainiacs have anything to put on a high school resume.
Also, teen job seekers feel that most employers don’t even want a high school resume. They believe that all the employer wants them to do to get the job is fill out a job application form and a five-minute interview.
For the most part, it’s true that most employers are fine with just one job application. However, if a teen feels that her grades may be an obstacle, she should increase her marketing by writing a high school resume.
If your teen is not an A student, then a good high school resume can set them apart and will impress an employer.
Although the employer’s list of requirements will change from job to job, the fundamental key behaviors that employers look for basically remain the same across all jobs.
Demonstrate these four key behaviors on a high school resume to impress employers and show that you’re the right person for the job, whether you’re a straight-A student or not. Also consider the included activity examples that you can put on your high school resume to show off your skills.
good communication skills
Can you read, write and speak without using slang? Cite examples of specific classes in which you did very well giving presentations or public speaking. Also identify any clubs or organizations on campus where you can practice your public speaking skills.
Honesty and integrity
Are you trustworthy and will others vouch for you? If you’ve been really helpful to a teacher or been in a role monitoring activities, you can use these examples on your high school resume.
teamwork
Do you get along with others? Are you on a team at school or have you been called to lead a group or project? Cite these examples to show what you’ll be able to work with team members on the job.
Work ethics
Are you a hard worker? Can you demonstrate the amount of responsibilities you have? Do you have a skill or interest that was self-taught? For example, can you create Podcasts or create web pages and have you learned how to do it on your own or by following instructions?
The simple fact is that all of us have talents that could be an asset at work. You should display these skills on your high school resume, especially if you don’t think your grades are impressive enough.
Once the high school resume is complete, many resume websites offer free high school resume reviews.