Customer Service High School
Resume:
Writing a Resume
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BASIC LAYOUT
There are many online sites that have examples of
resume layouts. A quick resume template search
would be beneficial.
When searching for a layout have in mind that not all
of them will fit your need. The layouts may vary from
profession, field of study, work specific to student.
Make sure you select a layout that applies to the level
of experience and education you have.
Basic Layout Continued
Name
Address
Email Address
Education
Most recent first.
GPA
Major
Extra Curricular Activities
Volunteer work/ Community Service
Honors and Awards
Skills
Work Experience (if any)
Basic Layout Continued
Include dates for school
Include hours for community service
Include leadership positions for extracurricular activities.
IMPORTANT: Scholarship resumes should describe you in a
more straight forwards way than the personal statement. Keep
to a list format as much as possible in order to make the
resume more readable.
FirstName LastName
6 Pine Street, Arlington, VA 12333
Home: 555-***-****
Cell: 566-***-****
Email: *******@******.***
Education
Arlington High School, Arlington, Virginia
2002 2006
Example 1
Experience
Sales Associate, The Retail Store
June 2005 Present
Maintain and restock inventory.
Provide customer service.
Operate computerized cash register system.
Child Care
2002 - Present
Provide child care for several families after school, weekends and during school vacations.
Achievements
National Honor Society: 2004, 2005, 2006
Academic Honor Roll: 2002 - 2006
Volunteer Experience
Big Brother / Big Sisters
Arlington Literacy Program
Run for Life
Interests / Activities
Member of Arlington High School Tennis Team
Girl Scout
Piano
Computer Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Internet
The 20-second Test
Try having someone perform the 20-second test on
your resume. Simply time your reader for twenty
seconds as he or she reads your resume.
What all did he/she learn about you?
If your reader noticed within 20 seconds what you
want the committee to learn about you, then most
likely you have created an effective resume.
If not, revise your resume by try bolding or moving
important information.
You have the DREAM. We have the resources.
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