Sarah Miller
High School StudentHonor roll high school junior with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Seeking a part-time retail or customer service position for a first job. Highly motivated team player with experience in school committee leadership and volunteer event coordinating.
Experience
- Managed budget spreadsheets for school events, accounting for $1,200 in fundraising funds with zero discrepancies.
- Organized 4 school pep rallies, coordinating event schedules for over 500 students and faculty members.
- Collaborated with local vendors to purchase decoration supplies, securing a 15% discount for the school.
- Cataloged and shelved over 800 books weekly, maintaining a clean and organized public space.
- Assisted children's library supervisors in coordinating weekly summer reading events for 30+ attendees.
Education
Westwood High School
Skills
Teamwork, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Time Management
Google Docs & Sheets, Social Media Coordination, Basic Spreadsheet Data Entry
High School Student Resume Example
Review this premium layout for a High School Student role. This design uses standard single-column rules and formatting parameters to guarantee clean parser scans.
Writing Guidelines for High School Students
- •Prioritize technical competencies: Order skill sets relative to matching keyword phrases in job descriptions.
- •Focus on metrics: Quantify your results (e.g. page speeds, savings, sales figures) in your bullet highlights.
- •Reverse Chronological: List experiences starting from the most recent to align with ATS filters.
Formatting Advice & FAQ
What is the best resume template for high school students?
A clean, single-column creative-minimal layout is best. It ensures that your academic record, volunteer hours, and extracurricular accomplishments are easy for employers to scan. Using a structured header format makes it clear you are seeking entry-level work.
How do you write a first job resume as a high school student with no work experience?
Focus on high school coursework, club memberships (e.g. Student Council, Key Club), school sports, and volunteer experience. Rephrase these responsibilities using action verbs like 'Coordinated', 'Managed', or 'Organized' to show that you have the responsibility required for a job.
Should high school GPA be listed on a student resume?
Yes, if your cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above. Listing a high GPA proves discipline, focus, and a strong work ethic to hiring managers who are evaluating candidates with limited professional job history.