Building the high school resume begins during the middle school years. Students can begin to look into ways to serve the community, play sports, get involved in their church youth group, serve in missions, look for leadership opportunities, and eventually seek internship and job opportunities. Colleges are also looking for students who take more challenging coursework to add to their resume.
Throughout the high school years, keep records, awards, emails, grade reports, and team rosters. As a student is completing their junior year, it is important to prepare the resume for college and scholarship applications.
Here are a few categories to consider: Volunteer Experiences, Work or Job Experiences, Extracurricular Activities, Athletic Experiences, Awards and Recognition, Honors Education/Coursework, Leadership Positions, Internships, Organizations
Here are a few sample resumes:
In the Building the High School Transcript Workshops, we will work together to plan, organize and create the high school resume for your student. This workshop is now available ON-DEMAND.
If you are looking for more ideas or would like me to work with your student personally on building their resume, feel free to contact me: sharianne@ccctoolbox.com
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