Shakuan
When is it time to take high school achievements off your resume?
I accomplished many things in high school, but I know there is a point where future employers, colleges, etc only care for one's endeavors in college. When would one say that it's time to put "childish" things away?
#college #resume #high-school #colleges
3 answers
Mike Fitch
Mike’s Answer
The first thing to ask yourself is whether the achievement is specific to the jobs you are considering. Leadership roles and/or high academic achievement can be valuable assets to employers when you are starting your career. The same thing would go for specific technical skills or awards that pertain to your field. I think of resumes like a story. If you were talking to an interviewer - is it something that would make you stand out as a candidate? How would you tell your story? If it doesn't add to the narrative, I'd leave it out.
On the flip side - don't leave things there to fill the page. I'd rather see a lean resume that was 100% relevant rather than a long one that is unfocused. As you develop new skill sets in college, you'll find some of the older achievements will naturally be replaced by new things. Either way, no need to think of them as "childish" - it's great that you've been successful already and rightfully proud of your accomplishments.
Katy Maclean
Katy’s Answer
If it pertains to the current job your after, leave it in until you have some experience that substitutes for it. I don't tend to see High School accomplishments/classes in resumes after a person has been in their field for a few years as they gained the experience on the job.
Jordan Whitmer
Jordan’s Answer
Generally speaking, after your first job out of college, you can remove all high school information.