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Resume Builder for High School Students

Use this high school resume template to land your first job, an internship, a scholarship, or a college spot. A high school resume puts education first, then shows what you've done outside class: part-time or informal jobs, volunteering, clubs, sports, and awards. CVMark's builder walks you through each section with teen-friendly examples and AI help with wording. It's free to build and preview, with no signup.

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High School Resume Bullet: Before and After

Before

Played on the varsity soccer team.

After

Captained the varsity soccer team (22 players) for 2 seasons, organizing practices and a fundraiser that raised $2,500 for new equipment.

Leadership, team size, and a measurable result show maturity, which is what employers and admissions officers look for.

Skills to Put on a High School Resume

Hard skills

  • Google Docs / Microsoft Word
  • Cash handling
  • Canva
  • Social media
  • Typing
  • A second language
  • CPR / first aid
  • Basic coding

Soft skills

  • Responsibility
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Positive attitude

High School Resume Summary Example

Motivated high school junior (GPA 3.8) and varsity soccer captain with volunteer experience at a local food bank. Organized, punctual, and great with customers. Available weekends and summer for a part-time role.

Copy it into the builder and swap in your own experience, numbers, and certifications.

High School Resume Templates

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Professional template

Clean, ATS-friendly design perfect for corporate roles

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Minimal template

Clean, minimalist design with two-column layout

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High School Student Resume Template: Sections

  1. Contact details (a professional email, not your gamer tag)
  2. Objective: the job or program you want and what you bring
  3. Education: high school, expected graduation, GPA if 3.0+ (or 3.5+ for competitive programs), honors, AP/IB courses
  4. Experience: part-time jobs, babysitting, tutoring, lawn care
  5. Activities and leadership: clubs, sports, music, student government
  6. Volunteer work
  7. Skills and awards

See teenager resume examples.

Should You Put High School on Your Resume?

  • Yes while you're in high school or just graduated
  • Yes if it's your highest level of education
  • No once you're in college (after your first year), unless you have a standout achievement
  • No once you have a degree

So the answer to "should I include high school on my resume" depends on where you are now. See high school graduate resume.

Teen Resume Template Examples

  • First job (retail/food service): lead with availability, reliability, and customer-facing activities
  • College application resume: highlight academics, leadership, awards, and long-term commitments
  • Scholarship resume: emphasize GPA, community service hours, and achievements
  • Summer internship: add relevant classes, projects, and skills

For a "field of study" on applications, write your planned major or "General Studies." See field of study vs. course of study.

Tips for High School Resumes

  • Keep it to one page
  • Use numbers: hours volunteered, money raised, team size
  • Ask a teacher or counselor to proofread
  • Save as a PDF named like Mia-Thompson-Resume.pdf
  • List availability for part-time jobs

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