Why are they important?
On average, employers spend 15 to 45 seconds reviewing a resume. In this increasingly competitive job market, your resume should look professional, be error free and be easy to read. Your resume is a marketing tool for yourself and its purpose is to earn you an interview. Even the smallest error can eliminate you from consideration.
Please note: As a high school student, your resume should not be longer than one page.
Resume Templates
Creating a resume can be very difficult and stressful. Below you will find templates you can use as a way to get started. After you download the template file, be sure to edit ALL information to make it your own.
Example 1:
From a person with some work experience. Uses a professional summary.
Resume Template 1
Example 2:
From a person with no work experience. Uses an objective.
Resume Template 2
Example 3:
From a person with work experience, but none in the career path they are working towards. Uses an objective.
Resume Template 3
Example 4:
From a person with some work experience. Uses a professional summary.
Resume Template 4