Posted on 24-07-08, under Teen Job Finder.
For the most part, companies using a teen job finder service to recruit workers are not going to expect you to have a resume. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have one. Putting together a basic, clean, well organized resume will make you stand out from the competition (since very few entry level employees have one). And it will greatly increase your chances of getting the job through a teen job finder site.
> On your teen job finder resume, don’t use crazy fonts and colors. Stick with Arial or Times New Roman and black & white.
> If you have a weird or wacky email address change it to something simple, basic, and professional. The person reviewing your teen job finder profile will notice.
> Make sure the greeting on your voicemail is basic, simple, and professional. If a potential employer spots you on a teen job finder site, and calls to ask you in for an interview, you don’t want them to be turned off or offended by your goofy voicemail recording.
> Don’t try to be funny on your resume. While most people appreciate humor, it is almost universally inappropriate when applying for a job. Show respect for the person you’re applying to by taking the teen job finder process seriously.
> Don’t lie on your resume. Having reviewed thousands of resumes in my career, I can tell you it’s easy to spot a liar. And liars don’t make it very far. Just be honest.
> Spell Check! Spell Check! Spell Check! Proofread! Proofread! Proofread! Then Spell Check Again! - Spelling mistakes, using the wrong words, grammar mistakes, and general errors on your teen job finder resume are bad news. This lack of attention to detail on a document as important as your resume makes a potential employer wonder what details you’ll overlook and what mistakes you’ll make while you’re on the job. Carefully review your resume, and have someone else review it too, before you submit it to any teen job finder listings.
> When an employer picks you from a teen job finder site, they’ll either call you or email you. Reply as soon as possible and, if you have to leave them a message, be polite, professional, and be sure to clearly leave your full name and telephone number. (Repeat the number twice to be sure it’s not garbled on the recording.)
Your resume for teen job finder sites should look something like this. (Obviously, you should change the details to match yours.):
Objective
I’m a student seeking a summer job where my high energy, superior people skills, communication skills, leadership abilities, cleanliness & neatness, organization skills, and positive attitude will add tremendous value. I would also like to gain experience and contacts that will be helpful to me in my future career.
Education
Walla Walla High School, Walla Walla, Washington
2006 to Present – (will graduate in June of 2010)
Experience
Lawn Care
2005 to Present
> Mowing residential lawns after school, on weekends, and during summer break
Baby Sitting
2004 to Present
> Caring for children for several different families as needed after school, on weekends, and during summer break
Achievements
> Academic Honor Roll, 2005, 2006, 2007
> Named Best Volunteer, Clean Up Our Town Program, 2006
> Teen Tennis Champion, Walla Walla Tennis Association, 2005
Volunteer Experience
> Vacation Bible School Leader, First Church of Walla Walla, 2003, 2004, 2005
> Clean Up Our Town Program, 2005 and 2006
Interests and Activities
> Tennis
> Cooking
> Guitar
> Movies
Computer Skills
> Very skilled with Email, Internet, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
Other Skills
> Excellent cleaning skills
> Well spoken and great with people
> Good at leading others and being in charge of a team
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