Influencing policy (training slides from Fast Track Impact)
Samples of good resumes
1. PERRY JAMESON
1515 Stanley Drive #62
Hometown, KS 66202
perry.jameson@dbplanet.com
(913) 555-1938
OBJECTIVE
To obtain knowledge of the day-to-day workings of a communications, public relations, or
publishing firm through a part-time job or summer internship.
EDUCATION
Completed three years at Hometown High School.
Graduation date: May 2005.
G.P.A. 3.85. Top 5% of class.
EXPERIENCE
Newspaper Staff Member, Hometown High School
Aug 2004 - present. Features editor of campus newspaper.
Aug 2001 - Aug 2004. Researched information for news articles using library and Web
sources. Composed and edited informational articles, columns, editorials, and advertising
copy.
Yearbook Committee Member, Hometown High School
Aug 2004 - present. Editor-in-chief of yearbook staff. Leader of design and publication
teams from initial layout through finished product.
Aug 2003 - Aug 2004. Yearbook staff member. Experience taking photographs,
designing layout, and writing captions and sidebars.
RELEVANT HIGH SCHOOL STUDIES
Technical writing; advanced composition; debate; video production; computer classes providing
knowledge of word processing, desktop publishing, and Web software.
HONORS, AWARDS, AND MEMBERSHIPS
U.S. Media Association Scholarship recipient
Scholarship based on academic achievement, community service, and campus
participation and leadership in high school communications projects and studies.
2004 Best High School Newspaper Design winner
Central State Regional Communications Contest, sponsored by the Communications
Department, State University.
President of high school chapter of
Future Communicators of America (FCA), 2004 - present
Member, 2003 - present.
Treasurer of National Honor Society, 2004 - present
Sample from http://www.aie.org/Finding-a-career/Sample-resumes-and-templates/Resume-Sample-
High-School-Student-Academic.cfm
2. Christopher Jones
24 Mansfield Av, Oklahoma, OK 73118
Chris73118@hotmail.com
Tel: (405) 524-9999
PROFILE:
A self-motivated and resourceful high school graduate who is seeking a demanding sales role in
a major company. Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills. Driven to
succeed and attain targets.
EDUCATION:
Tulsa High School, Graduated with honors in Science with a GPA of 3.8.
EXPERIENCE:
Intern, Chedlee Community Center, 2003
Organized a local advertising drive that increased the number of elderly people coming to
the center by 20%.
Organized games for people attending in the afternoons.
Escorted some of the elderly people to and from the center.
REFERENCES:
Dr Jane Daveny Tel: (405) 524-9932.
Ms Sarah Winters Tel: (405) 524-9923.
INTERESTS:
Interests at high school included organizing a charity quiz, which raised $5000. Movies
and theater.
AWARDS RECEIVED:
Interests at high school included organizing a charity quiz, which raised $5000. Movies
and theater.
Taken from: http://www.alec.co.uk/resume-examples/high-school-resume-samples.htm
3. Your Name
Street Address
City, State Zip
Phone: 555-555-1212
Email: emailaddress@gmail.com
Objective
To gain admission to and graduate from a major or ivy league college with a degree in the medical/health field.
Education
Class of 2014 Peters Township High School McMurray, PA
High School Diploma
Coursework:
Honors Integrated II
Honors Integrated III
Honors Biology
Honors Chemistry
Honors American Government
Honors English 9
Honors Information Technology
Academic Awards/Achievements:
Second Place Western Pennsylvania Regional Forensics Competition 2010
Gold Award (99th percentile) AATG National German Exam 2011 Level 2
Gifted Individual Education Program (GIEP)/2008-2011
Experience
2009-Present Tutor McMurray, PA
Peters Township Middle School Tutoring
Collaborating and communicating with teachers at Peters Township Middle School
Teaching Peters Township Middle School students about general school subjects, character
building, and critical thinking/problem solving skills
Computer Skills
Proficient at Microsoft Office Suite 2007
Involvement/Activities
Beadling Cup Soccer/McMurray, PA/2007-2011
Peters Township High School Freshman Class Officer (Secretary)/McMurray, PA/2010-2011
Peters Township High School German Club/McMurray, PA/2010-2011
Peters Township Students Against Drugs/McMurray, PA/2010-2011
Pittsburgh Riverhounds Academy/Pittsburgh, PA/2009-2011
4. [Your Name]
[Street Address], [City, ST ZIP Code] [phone] [e-mail]
Objective
[Describe your career goal or ideal job.]
Education
[Dates of attendance] [School Name] [City, ST]
[Degree Obtained]
Completer or Major (i.e. Veterinary Science or Certificate in Cosmetology)
Coursework:
Academic Awards/Achievements:
Experience
[Dates of employment] Organization Name [City, ST]
[Job Title]
[Job responsibility/achievement]
[Job responsibility/achievement]
[Job responsibility/achievement]
[Dates of employment] Organization Name [City, ST]
[Job Title]
[Job responsibility/achievement]
[Job responsibility/achievement]
[Job responsibility/achievement]
Computer Skills
List your computer skills here
Involvement/Activities
Activity/Dates
Activity/Dates
Activity/Dates
References
References are available on request.
*Taken from Microsoft Office 2007, High School Student Resume Template