Tips for Teen ResumesTranslating Your Academic and

Extracurricular Activities into Experience

So What is a RESUME?

3 Steps for Writing a Resume:

• 1. Gather • 2. Present • 3. Revise & Save

Gather

Resume

Contact info , education, experience, relevant skills, activities & clubs, awards & honors

Brainstorm with a friend!

Job Application

Social Security, availability, references

Present• Physical Layout:

– Template/Formatting choices– Font SIZE and Style

– Order of Sections

Suggestions & Concerns

Be Honest

Be Relevant

Be Creative

3. Revise, Save, Update

• Check spelling & grammar • Consistent formatting (bullets, font, etc.)• Consider word choices• Get a second opinion

Example Resumes

A GOOD resume

Consistent formatting

Easy to read font

Example ResumesA BAD resume

What’s Next

• Have all your information available• It’s ok to duplicate• Be honest• Research/Ask Questions• Find Referrals

Questions?