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Avery
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As a 15 year old, how do you write a resume?
I have no job experience, a lot of volunteer experience but I don't know how to provide proof, and no government ID. Am I at a loss??
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Karina B
Educator
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India
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Karina’s Answer
Hi,
The US professional resume is 1 paged.
The sections on your resume can be:
1) Header: name, address, phone number, mail, web page or LinkedIn page whichever you prefer
2) Education (schools, degrees, relevant coursework)
3) Experience (professional projects, academic projects, other projects)
4) Skills (including soft skills)
5) Interests & activities
The section that includes details about your 'Experiences' (professional experiences, academic projects, research projects/experiences, other projects) is 50% or more of your 1 paged resume. Any competitions where you won award/prize as well as any professional memberships that you might have can also be included.
Hope this helps.
The US professional resume is 1 paged.
The sections on your resume can be:
1) Header: name, address, phone number, mail, web page or LinkedIn page whichever you prefer
2) Education (schools, degrees, relevant coursework)
3) Experience (professional projects, academic projects, other projects)
4) Skills (including soft skills)
5) Interests & activities
The section that includes details about your 'Experiences' (professional experiences, academic projects, research projects/experiences, other projects) is 50% or more of your 1 paged resume. Any competitions where you won award/prize as well as any professional memberships that you might have can also be included.
Hope this helps.
Lesly Beltran
EMT and Medical Assistant
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West Palm Beach, Florida
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Lesly’s Answer
Hey there! I'm super excited to help you craft an amazing resume that showcases your unique talents! Let's kick things off by making your name shine - center it at the top of the page in a font that's larger and bolder than the rest. Just below, let's include your contact details - you only need to list your full name, the school you attend, your city and state, and an email address. If you'd like, you could also include a parent’s or other trusted adult’s phone number for contact.
Now let's dive into the fun part - celebrating your achievements! Create a vibrant section titled “Achievements and Abilities,” where you'll highlight all your academic triumphs and extra-curricular accomplishments. From winning the school spelling bee to being a part of the student council or even clinching sports trophies - this is your moment to shine!
Next, let's feature your passions in an “Extracurricular Activities” section. Here, you'll outline any activities you love, such as sports or dance, and specify the dates you participated. Don't be shy about including any clubs and positions you held in the community or at school!
To really make your resume stand out, use dynamic action-driven words like "formed," "initiated," "improved," and "arranged" to express your achievements. And finally, double-check for any grammar or spelling errors to ensure your resume is absolutely flawless.
You've got this! Good luck, and remember – your resume is the perfect opportunity to showcase the incredible and unique person you are!
Now let's dive into the fun part - celebrating your achievements! Create a vibrant section titled “Achievements and Abilities,” where you'll highlight all your academic triumphs and extra-curricular accomplishments. From winning the school spelling bee to being a part of the student council or even clinching sports trophies - this is your moment to shine!
Next, let's feature your passions in an “Extracurricular Activities” section. Here, you'll outline any activities you love, such as sports or dance, and specify the dates you participated. Don't be shy about including any clubs and positions you held in the community or at school!
To really make your resume stand out, use dynamic action-driven words like "formed," "initiated," "improved," and "arranged" to express your achievements. And finally, double-check for any grammar or spelling errors to ensure your resume is absolutely flawless.
You've got this! Good luck, and remember – your resume is the perfect opportunity to showcase the incredible and unique person you are!
Hi Lesly, I would just like to say thank you so much!! I followed what you said step by step and my friends and family were very impressed! You helped a lot :)
Avery
T.J. Worthy
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Ypsilanti, Michigan
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T.J.’s Answer
Hello Avery!
I'll address each of your concerns the best I can.
𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐃
Based on your state, there's actually not a age restriction for obtaining an ID card.
Here's a site where you can learn more: https://www.dmv.org/or-oregon/id-cards.php
Depending on the job you're applying for, you may/may not need an ID card.
You might have the ability to use another form of 'identity proof' for jobs, such as a passport, driver's license, birth certificate, etc. (When in doubt, I recommend using your birth certificate).
Your parent(s) can help you out with this, so include them + request their help!
To learn more about working as a minor, check out these resources:
- https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/pages/minor-workers.aspx
- https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/Documents/employmentminorsbrochure.pdf
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
A good piece of advice to keep in mind for any work you do is: 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦.
You can use any labor that you performed and market it to employers to show you're qualified for the job.
Especially if the volunteer work you did is relevant to the job.
Your volunteer experience? Yep, Experience!
Plus, if this is your first ever job, the specific experiences you have doesn't matter.
You're a complete new-person in the workforce. If it's a low level, then you're employer should train you.
𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞
Similar to volunteer experience, you want to make your resume relevant to the job as well.
That means:
- Looking carefully at the job requirements in a job posting.
- Comparing your current skills or capabilities to what they're asking of you.
- See what skills I have - match what they have.
- Add those common traits to your resume.
I recommend starting off with writing a resume by yourself on Google Docs or Word by following a model from a low-entry / first-time job resume online!
Look at these examples:
- https://resumegenius.com/resume-samples/high-school-resume-example
- https://resumegenius.com/blog/resume-help/resume-for-first-job
𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭
No, you are not at a loss at all :D
You will do just fine.
Hopefully the tips above help.
Sending you good luck with your first-time job search! :)
I'll address each of your concerns the best I can.
𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐃
Based on your state, there's actually not a age restriction for obtaining an ID card.
Here's a site where you can learn more: https://www.dmv.org/or-oregon/id-cards.php
Depending on the job you're applying for, you may/may not need an ID card.
You might have the ability to use another form of 'identity proof' for jobs, such as a passport, driver's license, birth certificate, etc. (When in doubt, I recommend using your birth certificate).
Your parent(s) can help you out with this, so include them + request their help!
To learn more about working as a minor, check out these resources:
- https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/pages/minor-workers.aspx
- https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/Documents/employmentminorsbrochure.pdf
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
A good piece of advice to keep in mind for any work you do is: 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦.
You can use any labor that you performed and market it to employers to show you're qualified for the job.
Especially if the volunteer work you did is relevant to the job.
Your volunteer experience? Yep, Experience!
Plus, if this is your first ever job, the specific experiences you have doesn't matter.
You're a complete new-person in the workforce. If it's a low level, then you're employer should train you.
𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞
Similar to volunteer experience, you want to make your resume relevant to the job as well.
That means:
- Looking carefully at the job requirements in a job posting.
- Comparing your current skills or capabilities to what they're asking of you.
- See what skills I have - match what they have.
- Add those common traits to your resume.
I recommend starting off with writing a resume by yourself on Google Docs or Word by following a model from a low-entry / first-time job resume online!
Look at these examples:
- https://resumegenius.com/resume-samples/high-school-resume-example
- https://resumegenius.com/blog/resume-help/resume-for-first-job
𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭
No, you are not at a loss at all :D
You will do just fine.
Hopefully the tips above help.
Sending you good luck with your first-time job search! :)
Nikita Nawani
Risk Advisory
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San Ramon, California
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Nikita’s Answer
Hi Avery,
As a 15 year old, you do not need job experience on your resume, especially if your resume is to possibly get your first job. You also do not necessarily need an ID, as long as you have the documentation required to get a job (such as for an I-9 which are shown within the document). When creating your resume, the first thing on your resume after your name and contact info should be your school. Add school, GPA if it is above 3.0, classes you are taking that are relevant to whatever you are applying for.add all of your volunteer experience (you do not need proof of it, don't worry) - look for basic templates for high school students and follow those, adding who you volunteered with, for how long (if a regular volunteer opportunity), and what you accomplished (i.e. what you did as a volunteer). Make sure to add quantifiable results (ex. Digitized 35 books in archive). Also, add any clubs that you are part of and any duties that you perform within that club (ex. CSF - Volunteer x hours) or any duties for any officer positions you might hold. Best of luck! Don't worry if your resume seems a bit simple right now, as you get older and gain experience, your resume will evolve with you.
As a 15 year old, you do not need job experience on your resume, especially if your resume is to possibly get your first job. You also do not necessarily need an ID, as long as you have the documentation required to get a job (such as for an I-9 which are shown within the document). When creating your resume, the first thing on your resume after your name and contact info should be your school. Add school, GPA if it is above 3.0, classes you are taking that are relevant to whatever you are applying for.add all of your volunteer experience (you do not need proof of it, don't worry) - look for basic templates for high school students and follow those, adding who you volunteered with, for how long (if a regular volunteer opportunity), and what you accomplished (i.e. what you did as a volunteer). Make sure to add quantifiable results (ex. Digitized 35 books in archive). Also, add any clubs that you are part of and any duties that you perform within that club (ex. CSF - Volunteer x hours) or any duties for any officer positions you might hold. Best of luck! Don't worry if your resume seems a bit simple right now, as you get older and gain experience, your resume will evolve with you.
Karen Kitchel
Community Volunteer
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
Updated
Karen’s Answer
With "a lot of volunteer experience" you definitely are not at a loss! I don't believe you have to prove anything. I would hope the people you are talking to about a possible job will trust what you say. Give examples of how what you did made a difference -- example: served food so that people who were hungry did not have to go without eating.
Having a short and simple resume shows you gave thought into preparing for your interview. A list of volunteer activities with outcomes (such as example above) would impress most interviewers.
Keep on volunteering in a variety of roles and organizations.
With every good wish!
Having a short and simple resume shows you gave thought into preparing for your interview. A list of volunteer activities with outcomes (such as example above) would impress most interviewers.
Keep on volunteering in a variety of roles and organizations.
With every good wish!
Hey Karen! I included my volunteer experience and it definitely helped my chances and will impress my future interviewers! Thank you so much :)
Avery