Finding a lucrative job can be challenging for a teenager, but it can also challenge him and make him feel anxious, especially if it's his first experience. If you're planning to start applying for a part-time or seasonal job (or want to help your child do it), the transition can be easier with proper planning. To hit the hiring manager, you'll need a resume, just like any other candidate. Here are some tips on how to write one.
Steps
Step 1. Choose the resume template that's right for you
Although he is only a teenager, he uses a professional model that is popular today. In fact, you have to make it happen the way an adult would. Do an online search for examples and opt for a type of CV that allows you to better promote your experiences and your goals.
- Depending on the type of job you plan to apply for, you can choose a classic or creative template.
- Create it using white or cream colored paper with a smooth finish. Use easy-to-read fonts, such as Arial or Tahoma 11. Write black and leave 2.5 cm margins throughout the document. Avoid pictures or decorations, unless you're applying for a particularly creative position.
- Use conventional paper size 210 x 297mm, so this classic A4 sheet fits easily into a standard office folder. For your first job, try to limit your resume length to just one page.
Step 2. Customize your resume by adding personal information
The name and contact details should be arranged at the top. In general, the employer expects to read an easy-to-scroll list of past jobs and schools attended by the candidate. A teenager struggling with his or her first CV should list all work experience and demonstrable results obtained. Better to use active verbs when describing harvested fruits, which should be measurable.
- Your community projects and jobs such as babysitting, pet sittering, or neighbors car washing can all be categorized under the heading “Self Employment” within the curriculum. Volunteering experiences will also demonstrate some responsibility.
- Enter each job or project separately, creating a bulleted list. Work out the details of the tasks you have performed by describing the necessary skills and any training you have received. If possible, include the dates and name of the supervisor.
Step 3. Highlight any special talents and abilities you possess
Make a list of all the awards, praise, and recognition you have received. For example, if you are applying to work as a lifeguard and have competed with your school team, you should include details regarding all important competitions. Include school awards, such as high marks for certain projects and extra activities you have accomplished.
- Emphasize your computer and social networking skills, but also technical skills that relate to computer hardware and peripherals, such as modems, routers, and printers.
- Accentuates educational and successes in the voluntary sector when work experience is scarce. To be considered, make a list of the most recent skills and accolades as far as possible.
Advice
- It is important to make sure all basic information is at the top of the resume. We are talking about the name, surname, telephone number, e-mail and address.
- Remember that some companies prefer applicants to complete application forms on their website or include electronic attachments to emails. Follow each employer's specific instructions.
- Include references from people who have a good reputation and who are not members of your family. Letters of recommendation written by professors, former employers and government officials could make a good impression on companies seeking employees.
- Since this is your first time writing a resume, you may want to involve someone else, such as an adult. Of course, your participation is essential in this cooperative process, in fact you need to gain a certain independence: it will come in handy within a highly competitive job market like today's.
