Month: June 2017

The purpose of a resume is to tell employers about your skills, experiences and accomplishments. This is very important when entering the work force. In a high school resume you should include: Name and contact information, a summary, work experience (if any), volunteer and extracurricular activities, education, and skills. When writing a resume, you will need to not only use active language but you’ll need to write short summaries about each item listed above.  Active language is language that catches the reader’s attention by using words such as “Developed, Managed, and Programmed”. Be sure that the spelling is correct,...

Applying for a job can be extremely hard for high school students. Not only do you have to worry about meeting your potential employer face-to-face, but you also have to create a resume. Creating a resume is frustrating for anyone who is just starting out. You might be overwhelmed with the amount of information you have to include, or you might not even know what information you need to include. Going through this process doesn’t have to be hard. Creating a resume is actually easier than you think. A resume is basically a list of skills and experiences to...