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What is the best way to apply for a job?
I have never had to apply for a job before. How important is a resume?
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Joyce,
If you are in HS, you honestly probably don't need a resume for a "first job." You can apply to retail, restaurants, and fast food via the company websites, by completing an online application. BUT, those applications often have specific instructions that don't allow HS students to showcase themselves very well. For example, "Work History. Include PAID positions only." So, if you have volunteer experience, now what? If you list it anyway, you get downgraded for not following instructions. This is why a resume is still a good tool to have - YOU decide what goes on it and what doesn't!
If you are using a good template, it will allow you to create and rearrange the sections as you see fit. If it doesn't allow you to do this, please check out Gotresumebuilder.com So, if you want to have a section titled "extracurricular activities" you should be able to do so.
The resume should catch the reader's attention within the top 1/3 of the page. Below the heading, I like to have a "summary of qualifications" or "skills" section. That should be a brief list of your strongest assets - customer service experience, attentive to detail, leader, organizer, etc.
Below that you can list your education, since you have no work experience, then a section on extracurricular activities (band, sports) or volunteer activities (even if outside of school)
Long ago we used to list hobbies. I think it would be okay to add that.
The single most important thing is to be truthful and don't have any misspelled words! Also, if you have a "cutsie" email address, consider creating a professional sounding one.
Let me know if you have additional questions, get stuck on how to word something, etc. This is an important step as you begin your career - good luck!
If you are in HS, you honestly probably don't need a resume for a "first job." You can apply to retail, restaurants, and fast food via the company websites, by completing an online application. BUT, those applications often have specific instructions that don't allow HS students to showcase themselves very well. For example, "Work History. Include PAID positions only." So, if you have volunteer experience, now what? If you list it anyway, you get downgraded for not following instructions. This is why a resume is still a good tool to have - YOU decide what goes on it and what doesn't!
If you are using a good template, it will allow you to create and rearrange the sections as you see fit. If it doesn't allow you to do this, please check out Gotresumebuilder.com So, if you want to have a section titled "extracurricular activities" you should be able to do so.
The resume should catch the reader's attention within the top 1/3 of the page. Below the heading, I like to have a "summary of qualifications" or "skills" section. That should be a brief list of your strongest assets - customer service experience, attentive to detail, leader, organizer, etc.
Below that you can list your education, since you have no work experience, then a section on extracurricular activities (band, sports) or volunteer activities (even if outside of school)
Long ago we used to list hobbies. I think it would be okay to add that.
The single most important thing is to be truthful and don't have any misspelled words! Also, if you have a "cutsie" email address, consider creating a professional sounding one.
Let me know if you have additional questions, get stuck on how to word something, etc. This is an important step as you begin your career - good luck!