Can I include some high school experiences on my resume in college?

Hi Kemi, good question!

Since you have one semester of college, it is still very informative for the interviewer to see what activities you were involved in during High School, along with the ones that you pursued in your first year of college. Here are some tips for getting the resume in good shape.
1. The jobs that you are looking for should be in tune with the skills that you have already. So on your resume you can be an objective ( but not always necessary ). The first area you should tackle is your qualifications or education depending on the skills that you offer. The interviewer will zero in on what you can offer them as far as your skill level and what you can offer them . So if you took a business course in high school that should be listed in the Qualification area or education area as well as other skill that would fit into the job description. Any skill that you have should be listed especially if it will help you to get an interview and fit into the description that they provided. The different between education/Qualification. is that education is usually a class or internship of some sort or a degree or certification that you were awarded, and the qualification is something that you have mastered and are good at.
2. For you the second area should be Education and make sure you list the classes that might pertain to the job description. If you won any awards, or belong to any clubs or Association you can also place these under this area especially if you held an office. You can make this section two-fold by adding a section called Activities and Awards or Clubs and Associations. (example) If you were associated with the newspaper at your school and one of the editors, then under the qualifications area you can put writer, editor or whatever your role was. And under the education Area your can put member of the Newspaper Team as Editor or writer or Artist etc. that way the reader gets the idea that you are interested in that area and maybe this job would be a good one for you.
3. Any internships or special projects that relate to your job objective should be listed also and that can also be done under qualifications or education whichever you like best. Make sure if your qualification is in computer knowledge that you put what programs and software that you are educated in.
4. The Qualification Area is very important and that is why it is first on the list for a good resume. also, if you are bilingual, and fluent in a foreign language be sure and indicate both written and verbal skills or one or the other.
5. Next comes your work experience. If you don't have any, but you have done some volunteer or internship work you can put that volunteer work in this category stating what company, the dates you worked and the specific job that you did. Sometimes if student doesn't have any volunteer work experience or real work experience they can use this area to show that they were on special Committees or organizations and what their role was, such as: Prom Activities Committee, Chairman. That will show some leadership abilities. Your extracurricular activities can also go under this section instead of education Area. As long as it is on the resume for the reader to see.
5. If you prefer to have your education first instead of the qualification that is ok also. To make this initial choice you would have to read what the job descriptions say and you should be able to make a choice as to what you should put first. That would tell them immediately that you are a second semester college student and looking for a job. Your Qualifications will come next fitting together with the education and hopefully the job description.
6. When describing your work history, you should avoid simply listing your job duties. Focus on Accomplishments and achievements, even if they are small.

If you follow some of these points about a resume I think that you will get some calls for that wonderful interview.
You can also get some help on-line. If you go to Google and put in resumes for college students you might see what I have been talking about. Also there is a book called Every Woman's Essential Job Hunting & resume Book by Laura Morin. It has been very helpful for me in my personal life and my position as a Career Counselor.

Absolutely. Any experience that helps highlight skills that you possess can be used on your resume. For example, I encourage students who have worked in a fast food restaurant during their high school years, to list it on their resume to help support having customer service experience and skills. Or If they volunteered to be a summer camp counselor or tutor, this experience supports skills like team-building, communication, activity coordination, etc.

There are several resources to obtain more information about resumes and how to create a great one:

1. "Modernize Your Resume, Get Noticed and Hired" by Wendy Enelow & Louise Kursmark
2. Your college Career Services Office
3. Local Library

Hi Kemi,

Begin your resume by listing your education. Include your high school and your expected date of graduation. You can also include honors or awards, such as being named to the school's honor roll. List any advanced placement courses you have taken or courses that teach practical skills, such as accounting, computer or automotive mechanics courses.

Include an experience section. You can include experience that you have gained through unpaid work, volunteering or through doing odd jobs. For example, you might include experience working as part of your student council or babysitting that you may have done for family and neighbors. Such activities can also show that you have a sense of responsibility.

Write a skills section that highlights skills that you have gained in high school. For instance, you might list computer skills, language skills or leadership skills that you have gained. Although you may not have work experience, you can show that you can provide valuable skills to your potential employer.

Create a hobbies and interests section. Use this section to include extracurricular activities, such as sports, dance or music. Include any special interest clubs you may belong to. This shows a potential employer that you are a well-rounded individual with the ability to commit yourself to something.

In: http://work.chron.com/write-resume-teenager-job-experience-8635.html

Good luck!

Yes, GPA is very important and any IB classes. Volunteerism is also a plus. Study abroad, post secondary, language is also good. It really depends on the kind of job you are trying to get. Try to target your experience, regardless of where it came from to the job posting. I.e. if you want to be a PCA, you can talk about babysitting or care of an elderly adult, even if you didn't get paid for it.