Template: Writing a Teen Resume

Your Contact Information
The first section of your resume should include information on how the employer can contact you.

First Last Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Phone (Landline or Cell)
Email Address

Education
In the education section of your resume, list the school you attend and any awards or honors (like the National Honor Society) you have earned.

High School
Awards, Honors

Experience
This section of your resume includes your work history. If you have had a job before, list the company you worked for, dates of employment, the positions you held and a bulleted list of responsibilities. If you haven't had a regular job before, it's fine to include positions like baby sitting or pet sitting and any volunteer experiences you might have.

Company #1
City, State
Dates Worked

Job Title
Responsibilities / Achievements
Responsibilities / Achievements

Company #2
City, State
Dates Worked

Job Title
Responsibilities / Achievements
Responsibilities / Achievements

Skills
Include skills related to the position / career field that you are applying for i.e. computer skills, language skills.

3 References: Nonfamily members. Be sure to ask their permission!
First Last Name
Phone (Landline or Cell)
Email Address
How they know you and for how long