A person with years of job experience has no problem creating a chronological resume, which showcases their experience and skills. High school and college students do not have the luxury of past job performance and often have a difficult time creating a resume. Instead of a chronological resume, which lists pasts jobs and duties, you should write a functional resume, which highlights your skills, according to website CV Tips. Functional resumes provide employers with an idea of the skill set you can bring to a company.
Step 1
Place your name and contact information at the top of the resume, using a school e-mail address if you are still in school. Create a professional e-mail address that includes your name if you do not have a school e-mail account.
Step 2
Create a one sentence objective statement under your contact information to provide more information about your skills to the employer. Include in your objective statement some of the responsibilities of the job you are applying for and how your past experience fits the job responsibilities. Show how you can help the company if you are hired.
Step 3
Highlight your education next if it has merit by writing the name and location of your college; your degree and date received or when you expect to receive it; and your GPA. Include any honors you received while in school, according to website Employment Spot.
Step 4
Write down your skills and supporting statements from your past experience at other jobs or through school and other activities. Title each skill, such as "Technical Skills," "Organization Skills" and "Leadership Skills" and provide bullet point statements to show why you have that skill set. Think back carefully through your experiences in school and with clubs to help fill out the skills section.
Tips and Warnings
- A functional resume provides a good overview of your skills. Enhance your resume by writing a strong cover letter that conveys your interest in working with the company and reiterates your skills as described in the resume.
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