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Resume for teens that have no work experiance?

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StaceyStacey


Okay well im 15, and there are places that could hire me. I'm making up a resume, but im not sure what to do. Ive looked at templates but I have only volenteered for a school event for 2 years, Nor do I have many acheivements, What can I put on a resume that can get me hired, not make me look lazy , and makes me look like im fit to work?

just being honest
just being honest

Well tell them your grades, give them a teacher who will vouch for you and say your a really good student. thats pretty all u can do if u havent had a job before.

southernguy
southernguy

Think about what else you can offer the company besides just work experience. are you good at leading a team or taking direction, responsible, about to handle money (if your job has to do with it (cashier)), physically fit for the job (again, if it matters to the job). Include more than just work experience since you dont have much. Also, put all volunteering work or babysitting jobs.

Also, see if this helps!

http://teenadvice.about.com/od/adviceexp¦

Nevena G
Nevena G

For myself, i milked EVERY volunteer and extra curricular activity and tried to relate it to the job.

for example, i worked at an information desk and said that i had experience in customer service as i helped and guided those who would need help locating particular facilities in the complex.

don't exaggerate, but inflate and dig for the places where you might have gotten any experience that could relate to the job. haha

Polina
Polina

Put extracurricular activities on your resume, which display skills that are useful to the work place. Here are some tips:

1. Managing People and Events

Have you acted as a leader in any of your extracurricular activities? Been captain of the football team? Editor-in-chief at your school newspaper? Mention it on your resume!

Managerial skills, even in your school newspaper, demonstrate your ability to work with and organize a group“an impressive extracurricular activity!

2. Study Abroad and Foreign Language Programs

Proficiency in more than one language is a valuable asset anywhere you go, including the workplace. Your attempt at learning another language (however successful), looks attractive on a resume.

Studying abroad demonstrates a desire to explore new cultures and the ability to integrate quickly with other people, which is a valuable skill in the workplace.

3. Community Service

As a resume extracurricular activity, it doesnt get much better than community service. This shows that youre a self-starter, that youre selfless, and that you care about the community that youre part of. With enough resume extracurricular activities like these, youll be preparing for a job interview in no time.

4. Writing & Technical Experience

If you have writing experience or technical training, these are great resume extracurricular activities to include. Even if they seem unrelated, these skills are useful in nearly all workplaces.

Being able to express yourself, in English or HTML, is a skill that companies greatly value, so let your resume tell them how experienced you are!

5. Long-Term Dedication

If youve had a job or extracurricular activity that youve worked on for a long period of time, mention it on your resume even if it doesnt relate to the job youre applying for.

The ability to commit to a specific task for an extended period of time is an admirable and attractive aspect of resume extracurricular activities.


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