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Why Build a Resume?

  • Prepare for part-time jobs and summer employment
  • Apply for scholarships and leadership programs
  • Get ready for college applications by organizing activities, service and awards
  • Share information with teachers and counselors for recommendations

Resumes help students organize their experiences and prepare for jobs, scholarships, college applications, and interviews.

 

What to Include on a Resume

Students may include:

  • Personal Professional Email for contact - do not use AISD student email
  • Education
  • Objective
  • Activities & Involvement - high school only, chronological order - most recent first
  • Leadership
  • Volunteer / Community Service
  • Work Experience - chronological order (and don't worry if you don't have any!)
  • Honors & Awards - high school only!
  • Skills & Certifications earned in high school
  • Fluency in Languages (if applicable)

Types of Resumes for High School Students

Basic High School Resume

Read this Indeed Career Guide Article on "Resume Examples for Teens - Templates and Writing Tips"

Best for jobs, internships, volunteer work, and first resumes.

  • Ideal for students with little or no work experience
  • Focuses on school involvement, skills, and responsibility
  • Includes an objective for employment
  • One page document - front only

College & Scholarship Resume

Read the College Essay Guy's "How to write a College Resume with Examples and Templates" 

Read Resume Genius "How to write a resume for Scholarships with Example and Templates"

Best for juniors and seniors applying to colleges, scholarships, and academic programs.

  • More detailed and academically focused
  • Highlights leadership, impact, and achievements
  • Used for applications and recommendation requests
  • One page document - front and back is okay

Expanded Resume for College Applications or Honors Programs

Used when colleges or programs allow additional detail.

  • Provides deeper descriptions of activities and leadership
  • May be longer than one page (typically 3–5 pages)
  • Should only be used when appropriate for the application
  • UT Austin allows students to upload the expanded resume

Resume Templates

Basic Resume (Jobs & First Resume)

Watch this Indeed Video: "How to Make a Resume with No Work Experience"

→ Make a Copy: Basic Resume Template 1

→ Make a Copy: Basic Resume Template 2

→ Use the Resume Generator at readwritethink.org

→docs.google.com>click Template Gallery in right corner>scroll down to resumes

College & Scholarship Resume
→ Make a Copy: College/Scholarship Resume Template (must be logged into google)

→ View only: College/Scholarship Resume Example Template

→College Essay Guy: How to Write a College Resume and Templates

→Indeed Career Guide article on "How to Build a Resume for College Applications"

Expanded Resume Examples and Blog References
→ Expanded Resume Guide Access College America

→ College Match Point: UT Expanded Resume

Resume Tools & Resources

ReadWriteThink.Org Resume Generator
A step-by-step tool to help students build a first basic resume.
→ https://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/resume-generator

Naviance Resume Builder
Build, store, and export a resume directly in Naviance.
→ Naviance Resume Instructions via Powerschool

My Texas Future Resume Guidance

→https://www.mytexasfuture.org/adult-college/resumes/

Resume Examples and Templates from Resume Genius - good videos and editable templates

    Tips for a Strong Resume

    • Keep it one page unless more detail is requested
    • Use bullet points and action words
    • Chronological Order - most recent first
    • Focus on what you did, not just what you joined
    • Include impact, results, or responsibility when possible
    • Update your resume every semester
    • Save as both a Google Doc and a PDF
    • Use an easy to read font like Arial - 11 or 12 point
    • Simplicity is preferred, avoid color resumes or pictures for employment, college applications, and scholarships

    Most Important - Get Started!

    All Seniors should have their resume completed before the start of their Senior year! You will need it for College Applications, Scholarships, and letters of recommendation!