How to Create a Kid's Resume
The goal of any resume is strictly to win a job interview. It is possible to put together a professional resume for someone under the age of 18, even if that person has limited or no employment history. You'll open with a strong objective statement and then highlight relative volunteer work, side jobs, coursework and awards received. Many word processing programs have pre-installed document templates, including some for resumes.
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Instructions
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Open your word processing program of choice. Navigate the menu choices to view any pre-installed template choices the word processing program may have. Choose a resume template if you find one. If not, just open a blank new document.
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Type the teen's name and contact information at the top. Center the information in the top of the page.
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Type "Objective:" and then use a phrase similar to "Gain experience in the (fill in the blank) industry." Hit "Enter" on the keyboard two times.
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Type "Skills:" and enter a "space" and then begin listing different skills such as computer skills, typing speeds if known, negotiating skills and more. Include phrases that may apply such as "Good listener," "Problem solver," "Meets and exceeds deadlines" or "Attention to detail." Think about all the volunteer work the kid has been involved in, even during extracurricular activities. Underlying activities and things accomplished most likely involves listening skills, following directions, paying attention to details and getting the project in on time. Highlight team building and any leadership skills. Hit "Enter" on your keyboard twice.
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Type "Work History:" and begin by listing any paid employment. Include the month and year of each job worked. If there is no paid employment, list volunteer experience, club activities or leadership responsibilities at school. Include the individual job duties of each experience after listing it.
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Proofread the resume for spelling and grammatical errors. Save the resume and close the word processing program when finished.
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Tips & Warnings
If your word processing program has resume templates to choose from, choose the one that most closely resembles an "Entry-Level" resume. If that option is not available choose "CV." If that is not available, choose "Chronological." Remember to use action words to describe skills or job duties. For example, use, "Managed two phone lines" rather than "Worked the phones."
Don't embellish details or lie on the resume. That can get prevent the kid from getting hired or get fired once the job has been obtained. Only provide a list of references upon request from the perspective employer.
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