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1 Student Resume Graduating high school is important, but nowadays not it is nearly as enough to land a great job. One needs college education to make a successful career. It is important to complete college education from a reputed university. However, getting admission could be tedious process and to give your chances of getting admitted a push, you may need a high school resume. You may wonder why a resume so early on? There are thousands of candidates that are vying for admissions; it helps your chances if you have submitted your resume. The first thing is for you to fit their criteria and clear their admission process. Then your resume will help you when the selection panel will narrow down students. Having a resume shows initiative on your part to the panel. It will work as a formal introduction for you, and give the authorities an idea of capabilities and strengths. The panel will definitely be more inclined to pick you as they know more about you. This resume need not be for admission only, if you want to get a jump start on the job front, you can use this resume to land even with just a high school diploma. Therefore, this resume should be written in such a way that it highlights you educational qualifications and other skills so that you can land a job and get admission in a good college. Your resume should firstly state your educational qualifications. They are the most important point for you. State if you have had any special achievements regarding academics, any awards or even scholarships. State all of it in detail. Next, state your extracurricular activities like sports or any other hobby. High school is not just about studies, there are many things that one takes part in a high school. These activities not only build ones personality but also increase their value resume. They could even get you a partially or fully paid scholarship in a college. Keep only relevant information on the resume. If you have done a few summer jobs, in vacation time, mention those jobs and you responsibilities on those. Finally, end the resume with providing references and do a thorough spelling and grammar check. If you need help, go through the high school resume we have given below.

2 Resume Template - High School Student Your Contact Information First Last Name Street Address City, State, Zip Phone (Landline or Cell) Address Education In the education section of your resume, list the school you attend and any awards or honors (like the National Honor Society) you have earned. High School Awards, Honors Experience This section of your resume includes your work history. If you have had a job before, list the company you worked for, dates of employment, the positions you held and a bulleted list of responsibilities. If you haven't had a regular job before, it's fine to include positions like baby sitting or pet sitting and any volunteer experiences you might have. Company #1 City, State Dates Worked Job Title Company #2 City, State Dates Worked Job Title Skills Include skills related to the position / career field that you are applying for i.e. computer skills, language skills. References available upon request There is no need to include references on your resume. Rather, have a separate list of references to give to employers upon request.

3 Joshua Jones 12 Elm Street Anytown, AS Phone: Sample High School Student Resume 1 High School Education Fort Knox High School, Cleveland, Ohio, USA April 2011 Diploma with honors Educational Credentials Honor Student Was captain of the debate team Was captain of the chess team Came in third in the state spelling bee Won Student of the Year Award in 2009 Sports Part of the Wrestling Team The team won the district championship Also was a reserve on the football team Extracurricular Activities Was part of the drama club Won the school spelling bee Organizing Skills Helped the teachers organize all the school functions Worked as a subject editor for the high school newspaper Work Experience Organization name: Cosco Designation: Sales Clerk Duration: March May 2010 Responsibilities Help the customers with their shopping Also helping with the cash counter Ordering stocks as they finished Learned a little bit about administration Organization name: Pop's Hardware Store Designation: Part-time Salesman Duration: November March 2010 Responsibilities Sales of the hardware equipment Writing correspondence letters Maintaining the daily cash book Showing the customers how use the hardware equipment Learned a lot about different hardware equipment Made good sales in the store especially of basic tools Other Qualities

4 Extremely hard working and have a sharp memory Good in writing correspondence letters Good in interacting with people Good athlete References Available on request High school students often look for entry-level jobs in the specialization field that they intend to pursue during their graduation. These jobs give them vital on-field experience and also act as a source of income, which can aid their college expenses in the future. It is essential that the hiring manager of the organization knows about your special skills and ability to work in a team-based environment. Mention your extracurricular activities in your resume along with any specific achievements. Although past job experience is not expected from students, if you have worked previously, do mention it on the resume along with specific job functions that you might have carried out. Check out the following sample high school student resume in order to get a better idea on how to draft your own resume. Sample High School Student Resume 2 Andrew K. Glover 4182 American Drive Camden, NJ Phone: andrew.k.glover@mail.com Title: Organized and disciplined high school student with six months experience as a library assistant. Objective: Seeking employment as a library assistant with a reputed library for the duration of summer vacations of 2007 viz. April to June Skills and Knowledge Well versed with the fundamentals of arrangement of books and other standard operating procedures in libraries Good with keeping records and running of routine checks in the library Familiar with the use of standard software for library applications Physically fit to retrieve and place books at remote locations within the library Ready to undertake and successfully complete tedious and detail oriented tasks Computer Skills: well versed with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and the internet Experience Library Assistant with The Imperial Library, Dallas, TX during April - June 2006, where the responsibilities involved: o Retrieval and placing of books at their appropriate locations o Issuing books to members after checking their records and sending reminders to members who have not returned books within the stipulated time o Explaining library rules to members and granting extensions in holding time after examining requests for the same o Ensuring cleanliness and observance of other rules in the library premises Library Assistant with The Neighborhood Library, Dallas, TX during April - June 2005, where the responsibilities involved retrieval and placing of books, issuing books and collecting returned books, reporting default, ensuring the availability of stationery, running errands etc. Achievements Volunteer of the Year for the year 2004 and 2005 for weekend voluntary service rendered in Old Age Homes in Dallas, TX

5 Captain of Regional Tennis Championship Team in 2004 District Essay Contest Finalist in 2006 Education Will be appearing for examinations for completion of grade 11 in March 2007 Volunteer Experience Goodwill Thrift Store volunteer District Essay Contest Finalist MS 150 Bike Tour Interests / Activities Girl Scout Member of Hillcrest high School tennis Team Yearbook Photographer Cover Letters An individually typed cover letter typically accompanies each resume you send out. Your cover letter may make the difference between obtaining a job interview and having your resume ignored. It makes sense to devote the necessary time and effort to write effective cover letters. A cover letter should complement, not duplicate your resume. Its purpose is to interpret the dataoriented, factual resume and add a personal touch. A cover letter is often your earliest written contact with a potential employer, creating a critical first impression. Types of cover letters Letter of Application A letter of application typically provides detailed information on why are you are qualified for the job you are applying for. Effective application letters explain the reasons for your interest in the specific organization and identify your most relevant skills or experiences. Your application letter should let the employer know what position you are applying for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up. When writing an application letter you should include: First Paragraph: Why you are writing - mention the job you are applying for and where you found the listing. Middle Paragraph(s): What you have to offer the employer - mention why your skills and experience are a good fit for the job. Last Paragraph: Say thank you to the hiring manager for considering you and note how you will follow up. Cover Letters Cover letters typically provides detailed information on why are you are qualified for the job you are applying for. Effective cover letters explain the reasons for your interest in the specific organization and identify your most relevant skills or experiences. Cover letters are sent or uploaded with a resume when applying for jobs.

6 cover letters When you're sending an cover letter, it's important to follow the employer's instructions on how to submit your cover letter and resume, and to make sure that your cover letters are written as well as any other correspondence you send. Inquiry letter An inquiry letter is sent to companies that may be hiring, but haven't advertised job openings. Inquiry letters should contain information on why the company interests you and why your skills and experience would be an asset to the company. Also provide information on how you will follow-up and your contact information. Cover Letter Template Contact Information The first section of your cover letter should include information on how the employer can contact you. If you have contact information for the employer, include that. Otherwise, just list your information. Your Contact Information Your Name Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Your Phone Number Your Address Date Employer Contact Information Name Title Company Address City, State, Zip Code Salutation Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name: Body of Cover Letter The body of your cover letter lets the employer know what position you are applying for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up. First Paragraph: The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the position you are applying for. Include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one. Be clear and concise regarding your request. Convince the reader that they should grant the interview or appointment you requested in the first paragraph.

7 Middle Paragraphs: The next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Make strong connections between your abilities and their needs. Mention specifically how your skills and experience match the job you are applying for. Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it. Try to support each statement you make with a piece of evidence. Use several shorter paragraphs or bullets rather than one large block of text. Final Paragraph: Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will follow-up. State that you will do so and indicate when (one week's time is typical). You may want to reduce the time between sending out your resume and follow up if you fax or e- mail it. Complimentary Close: Respectfully yours, Signature: Handwritten Signature (for a mailed letter) Typed Signature Information from Monster.com; About.com

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