Teen resume worksheet

TEEN RESUME WORKSHEET

Use this resume worksheet to brainstorm and organize information for your resume.

HEADING

This is the identifying information that appears at the top of the resume.

Name______________________________________________________________

City, State__________________________________________________

Home or Cell: _______________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________________

(Make sure your email address is one that you check daily and that it is appropriately

named.)

OBJECTIVE

A good career objective is essential. It should serve as the focal point of your resume,

indicating what sort of job you are seeking, and what experience/skills you have to offer.

Example: Seeking a part-time position in the food industry.

___________________________________________________________________

EDUCATION

If you're currently attending high school or college, or if you just graduated from school,

list your high school on your resume.

School _______________________________________

City, State _________________________

Degree _______________________GPA _______

Graduation Date (Month/Year) _____________Major(s)____________________

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EXPERIENCE – Work, Internships, and/or Related

As a student, you probably do not have much experience directly related to your career

objective. That’s okay! When describing your responsibilities and accomplishments, try

to highlight areas that are relevant to the position you are seeking. Start each

description with an action word (see list of action verbs on page 3).

Example: Responsible for sorting 1,000 small packages each hour of operation.

Position/Title ________________________________________________

Dates________________________to_____________________

Employer/Company _______________________________

City, State _______________________________________

Responsibilities & Accomplishments

___________________________________________________________________

Position/Title ________________________________________________

Dates________________________to_____________________

Employer/Company _______________________________

City, State _______________________________________

Responsibilities & Accomplishments

___________________________________________________________________

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SKILLS

This section can help you demonstrate your most outstanding strengths and abilities.

Focus on skills most relevant to your desired position.

Skills might include: •Languages (note level of fluency) •Computer skills – list

programs and languages you are able to use •Problem solving •Innovative ideas •Ability

to learn quickly •Enthusiasm • Excellent attendance record •Follows instructions

Example: Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

______________________________________________________________________

OTHER INFORMATION

List Merit scholarships, awards, honors, achievements (include dates), and languages

you are fluent in.

Example 1: Honor Roll, Fall 2020 & Spring 2021;

Example 2: Fluent in Spanish, Perfect Attendance Award 2021

__________________________________________________________________

INVOLVEMENT – Campus, Community, Volunteer

Highlight activities that demonstrate involvement in organizations, leadership roles, and

note length of membership.

Example: Norton’s Suburban Hospital, Volunteer, Summer 2003

____________________________________________________________________

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ACTION VERBS

Use action verbs to describe your experience and accomplishments. You should

use present tense (i.e., “manage” or “collaborate”) when describing tasks that you

are still doing. Use past tense (i.e., “managed” or “collaborated”) when describing

tasks that you are no longer doing.

• adapted

• assembled

• assisted

• calculated

• collaborated

• constructed

• demonstrated

• designed

• developed

• eliminated

• established

• guided

• improved

• informed

• maintained

• marketed

• minimized

• motivated

• obtained

• operated

• organized

• performed

• planned

• prevented

• programmed

• promoted

• provided

• publicized

• reorganized

• reported

REFERENCES

References are not included on your resume. Create a separate references page,

listing at least three (3) individuals who can attest to your work ethic, academic

performance, skills, and abilities. Ask these individuals to serve as references prior

to including on your reference page. The information you will include for each

reference is:

Name ____________________________________

Title _________________________________

Organization __________________________________________

Address ____________________________________

Phone _________________ Email (Optional) _____________________

Note: Include here how you know this individual.

Example: Ms. Lawrence was my supervisor at Acme Unlimited.

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