1. for the middle schooler
Resume Writing
for the middle schooler

2. 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 $$$

3. 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.

4. 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?

5. CLEAN UP YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA What do you want employers to see?
….or make it private!
What do you want employers to see?

6. Quick Write:
Where did you go to elementary school? Give the years ex: Linwood Monroe Arts Plus - Lower, St. Paul, MN

7. Quick Write:
Where did you go to elementary school? Give the years ex: Linwood Monroe Arts Plus - Lower, St. Paul, MN
Where did you go to middle school? Give the years ex: Linwood Monroe Arts Plus - Upper, 2013-present St. Paul, MN

8. Quick Write:
Where did you go to elementary school? Give the years ex: Linwood Monroe Arts Plus - Lower, 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

9. 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**

10. **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, packaged potatoes into 5 pound bags twice weekly
**Did you help out at your parents/families at their business?**

11. Quick Write:
6. What are your hobbies? ex. graphic design, art, listening and playing music, snowboarding, drawing, computer games, video games, anime, journaling

12. Quick Write:
6. What are your hobbies? ex. graphic design, art, listening and playing music, snowboarding, drawing, computer games, video games, anime, journaling What skills do you have? ex. typing, organizing, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, writing, drawing, Adobe Photoshop, computer programming, First Aid, CPR certified

13. Quick Write:
6. What are your hobbies? ex. graphic design, art, listening and playing music, snowboarding, drawing, computer games, video games, anime, journaling What skills do you have? ex. keyboarding, organizing, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, writing, drawing, Adobe Photoshop Do you speak more than one language? **Not 12 words, but fluently**

14. Quick Write:
9. Have you received an award or an honor? ex. School Spirit Award Perfect Attendance, October 2011

15. Quick Write:
9. Have you received an award or an honor? ex. School Spirit Award Perfect Attendance, October Why do you deserve a job?

16. Key words for a resume.. What makes you different?

17. 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