How Do I Make A Resume Without Any Prior Work History?
December 6, 2009 by career
Filed under Resume Questions
Iam just turning 18 years old and iam seeking my first job but i want to build a resume to have it as a back up plan when asked for it. I want to know how can i build a resume with no job history my mom told me since i was still in high school didnt have to work. I want my own money iam trying to save a up for apartment so i need to find a job.
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You don’t need a regular job history to build a resume. Mention any volunteer work first and foremost.
What did you do in high school? Were you on any athletic teams, in the band, part of a club? Mention that. Did you tutor your peers? Add it. Did you babysit neighborhood kids or younger cousins? Mention that, too.
Don’t forget to add any leadership positions or special awards you received. You want prospective employers to know that you’re a hard worker. Were you the captain of the tennis team? Make sure to include that. National Honor Society? Add that as well. Were you offered a special scholarship for a college you applied to? Include that as well, even if you didn’t end up going to that college.
I worked throughout high school, but I included my academic achievements and school activities in their respective sections on my resume when applying to colleges. Even if you tutored your friends every so often without pay, you’re still a peer tutor and should indicate yourself as such.
Microsoft Word and similar word processing programs have resume templates you can use to make sure it looks clean and professional. All you need to do is plug in the information you’re going to include and you’re set.
Also, don’t forget to dress nicely for interviews! Good luck job searching!
Greetings.Goodfor you!
Well as you don’t have any work history to fall back on. What about.
1. Volunteer work you may have done. or if you haven’t as yet get and do a bit of it. This holds you in good stead for references, work experience.Also you benifit in so many ways by being involved in this area. It helps you be more mature, tolerant giving,proud of your efforts. You make friends too. it doesn’t have to take a lot of time out of your week, just be consistent.
2. Another is any clubs groups you joined in and out of school hours. ie, Scouts, debating , newspaper at school you know if you have or not. Use all of them except any radical ones he! he! he! best to leave them out.Your interests, goals present future. Pastimes etc. Something they can build up what your Character, habits, how productive, informed, involved you are with others and your Community.
That’s all I can think of right now. I hope this gets you started anyway.
Ciao
any house work or side jobs? or school? they just want to ensure your responsible. things that you’ve done that can demonstrate that you can work in a fast pace environment, etc.
you just need to demostrate that you have the skills to fullfill the job your trying to apply for.
Use your schooling instead. Put current college gpa, highschool gpa, clubs, activities, etc. Depending on the job you get, you probably won’t have to turn in a resume – just fill out an application. write something on there like “this is my first job”.
First off,list on the resume that you’re a student starting out to find work.Secondly list any people you may have helped out with some kind of a chore around their homes,but also ask for their permission to use them for references before you add them onto your resume skills areas.Third,make sure you have a clean and clear background check for your resume.And last,let them feel you can be trained and stable enough to perform the job duties as you walk in with sense of confidence in yourself to be able to follow orders without being told over and over again.Prove it to them,after you convince them that you are a wise choice to be picked for the job in which you are applying yourself for.Also be persistant on calling them after you’ve turned in your resume,and above all,act in a professional manner.
Did you ever volunteer, babysit, cut lawn for a neighbor? If you were ever a boyscout put that down. Ask your teachers if you can use them as a reference. Use your neighbors as a reference. If you were in any sports, use your coach as a reference.