Resume Workshop

Starting your resume for post secondary plans

Three Templates to Use

�NAME

CONTACT INFO

CAREER OBJECTIVE

SKILLS

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE/PROJECTS��

Education

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Heritage High School

20xx - present

Recommended only include GPA if it is 3.7 or higher

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High School Diploma

Heritage High School

20xx - 20xx

Recommended only include GPA if it is 3.7 or higher

Skills

Include all of your strengths:

• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Proficient in Google Applications
• Multi-tasking
• Time Management
• Written and Verbal Communication

Experience

Experience

“Work Experience”

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• Any job you have had
• Babysitting
• Consistent jobs for neighbors
• Volunteering

“Experience”

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• CE
• CTE
• EPIC
• Any additional relevant online coursework

*if it is not relevant to the job you do not need to include this in experience but you can include it in “projects

“Projects”

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• Leadership
• Student Gov
• Newspaper
• Sports teams at HHS or outside
• Clubs

Your work experience doesn’t have to be loaded with jobs. You can simply add projects and club participation in the body of your resume

Experience

- Highlight any responsibilities and accomplishments relevant to the job you’re applying for now.

- For example, if you’re looking for a job in sales, emphasize your ability to work in groups and create a good customer experience.

- Use action words: lead, coordinate, responsible for, collaborate,

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Career Objective

��This is your elevator pitch - Google some examples and let your personality show, don’t overthink this part!��

REMEMBER:

• Include everything you can
• Have someone check it over
• Google if you’re not sure