Daily Tips for Families

Today's Tip for Families

11-29-2021

Help Your Teen Develop a Résumé

Whether your teen is applying for a part-time job at a local restaurant or for a college scholarship, a résumé can help her put her best foot forward. But since most teens have little, if any, formal work experience, their résumés are not the same as those who have been in the job market for ten years.

Share these guidelines with your teen for things to include in a résumé:

Education. Where is she enrolled in school? What advanced classes has she taken? What certificates, honors or awards has she received?
Work experience. Although most teens haven’t held many paying jobs, they may have had more work experience than they realize. Has your teen earned money by walking dogs? Was she chosen as an officer of a school club? Did she volunteer for the local hospice group? Brief descriptions of these activities will help give a better picture of your teen’s skills and experiences.
Special skills. Is your teen bilingual? Is she the one who updates or maintains the school’s computer software? Make sure these special skills are outlined.
Personal information. This includes your teen’s age, address, telephone number and email address.
References. At least one of these should be a teacher or school counselor.

Have your teen create the résumé and then proofread it carefully. Encourage her to update it twice a year.

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Boise City Independent School District

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