how the heck do i write a resume ?!?

Question

i have to write one for school but i have no idea how ive never had a job before and im not in any after school acivitys so what should i put in this thing how should i write it help!! thanks

Answer 1

go to careerbuilder.com and create an account. Through the process they will ask you questions about past work experience, education and such that will be put into a resume. Plug in the info and preview and then print it out. Just make sure you don't make the resume searchable if you aren't looking for a job!

If you don't like the way the resume looks I believe they have a few different templates. Still not satisfied? Now that you have the idea you can transfer the document to your word processing program and put your own boarders and monograms on it!

Have fun!

Answer 2

First of, write down all your basic details, such as name, age, date of birth, occupation (in your case student). Then write some of your interests and favourite passtimes, or anything you are good at, for example IT skills, or horse-riding.
Then write what you are interested in and what you hope to do in the future. Usually this isn't required in a resume but as this is for school it should be ok. Write all of the classes you are taking / planning to take in the future, including what you are planning to study in university.
Hope this helps! Good luck.

Answer 3

Go to the library and check out one of the books that claims to be Amazing Resumes or "Resumes that get you hired" or whatever. They'll have dozens of formats.

Look through and find one that features ideas and items that you think would show you off in a good light, and copy that format.

Answer 4

There are places all over the internet that can help. Search for sample resumes. Some places charge to write it, but if you can find some samples, you will get the general idea.

Answer 5

Go to Google and type in sample resumes.....it will give you several ideas of how to write a good one. Keep in mind that someone has to read it...so you don't want to put your life story on it, but add the things that might be helpful in your new job...i.e. "President of the ASB" is good to write on resume as opposed to "MySpace Student Club" is not as helpful.

Answer 6

Down load the free trail of Microsoft word 2007. They allow you to try it for 60 days free. Go to yahoo search engine and type Microsoft word 2007 then click on free trail. Once you down load it.

1.Open Microsoft word
2.Go to the top of the page your left hand side click on that. Scroll down to where it say new as in(new document) click on that.
3.When the box open look on your left hand side and scroll down and click on to resume templates. Your well on your way to creating a resume

Good luck!

Answer 7

You need your name & address on it, then list your school, and (in this case) any part-time jobs you may hold/have held; also list the courses you're taking; and the grades you hope to attain; and then any hobbies you have.

In later life, you'll list your most recent/present full-time job, then your "old" jobs in date order; with details of the positions you hold/held, and a brief description of what you did in the post.

Answer 8

It is really very easy, just seems hard at first. Make sure that is not more than three pages at the most is what I have always heard. The link below is easy to use and I have found some good tips on it. GOOD LUCK.


http://www.resume-help.org/resume_writing_tips.htm

Answer 9

Look up "functional resume sample" on the internet and model your resume after that.

Answer 10

If you have microsoft word, there is a resume template. Its actually pretty good, I've used it many times.