for the middle schooler Resume Writing for the middle schooler
WHY DO I NEED A RESUME… I’M ONLY 14. To get a head start for when you want a job Think critically about your life! What are your goals? How can you represent yourself positively on paper? TO MAKE MONEY $$$
What’s on a resume? Who you are & what type of employee you’ll be. Tells employer how to contact you Prior jobs or responsibilities (volunteer or paid) Special skills (typing, CPR certified, First Aid) Your education level bottom line: Who you are & what type of employee you’ll be.
Key things to remember: Be honest! Proofread: no spelling mistakes! Make sure to capitalize letters! Make sure you read it out loud! “Easy on the eyes” Show your strengths. What makes you so great?
CLEAN UP YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA What do you want employers to see? ….or make it private! What do you want employers to see?
Quick Write: Where did you go to elementary school? Give the years ex: Linwood Monroe Arts Plus - Lower, 2010-2012 St. Paul, MN
Quick Write: Where did you go to elementary school? Give the years ex: Linwood Monroe Arts Plus - Lower, 2010-2012 St. Paul, MN Where did you go to middle school? Give the years ex: Linwood Monroe Arts Plus - Upper, 2013-present St. Paul, MN
Quick Write: Where did you go to elementary school? Give the years ex: Linwood Monroe Arts Plus - Lower, 2010-2012 St. Paul, MN Where did you go to middle school? Give the years ex: Linwood Monroe Arts Plus - Upper, 2013-present St. Paul, MN What elective classes did you take? Were you a part of any sports? Were you in any clubs? ex: 2 years of art, 3 years of band, 2 years of basketball, 1 year in GSA
Quick Write: 4. Have you ever had an unpaid/unofficial job? (babysitting, shoveling, mowing, cleaning?) ex. Babysat 2 children under the age of 5, 2014-present -three times weekly **This could even be babysitting that you have done for your family**
**Did you help out at your parents/families at their business?** Quick Write: 4. Have you ever had an unpaid/unofficial job? (babysitting, shoveling, mowing, cleaning?) ex. Babysat 2 children under the age of 5, 2014-present -three times weekly 5. Have you volunteered anywhere? How long? What did you do? ex: Second Harvest Heartland, 2015-2016 - packaged potatoes into 5 pound bags twice weekly **Did you help out at your parents/families at their business?**
Quick Write: 6. What are your hobbies? ex. graphic design, art, listening and playing music, snowboarding, drawing, computer games, video games, anime, journaling
Quick Write: 6. What are your hobbies? ex. graphic design, art, listening and playing music, snowboarding, drawing, computer games, video games, anime, journaling 7. What skills do you have? ex. typing, organizing, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, writing, drawing, Adobe Photoshop, computer programming, First Aid, CPR certified
Quick Write: 6. What are your hobbies? ex. graphic design, art, listening and playing music, snowboarding, drawing, computer games, video games, anime, journaling 7. What skills do you have? ex. keyboarding, organizing, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, writing, drawing, Adobe Photoshop 8. Do you speak more than one language? **Not 12 words, but fluently**
Quick Write: 9. Have you received an award or an honor? ex. School Spirit Award - 2010 Perfect Attendance, October 2011
Quick Write: 9. Have you received an award or an honor? ex. School Spirit Award - 2010 Perfect Attendance, October 2011 10. Why do you deserve a job?
Key words for a resume.. What makes you different?
Key words for a resume.. What makes you different? Can prioritize Organized Cooperative Proactive Punctual Hard Worker Patient Independent Honest Friendly Efficient Determined Competitive Opinionated Curious Calm Approachable Eager Flexible Cheerful