Example 1: Getting Started Transitioning a high school resume to a professional format

Herbie Husker 

402-555-5555 | herbie.husker@huskers.unl.edu | Lincoln, NE  68588

Education    

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 

Bachelor of Arts, May 20XX   

Major:  Psychology, GPA: #.##/4.0  

Lincoln North High School, Lincoln, NE (High school education and experiences may be included initially but should be replaced by junior year)

High School Diploma, May 20XX 

GPA: #.##/4.0

Work Experience     

Hometown Family Restaurant, Lincoln, NE 

Server, June 20XX – Present 

  • Manage orders and serve up to five tables of 4–12 guests simultaneously, 20 or more tables per three hour shift (Start with a strong action verb in present tense if you are still working in the role)
  • Provide an exceptional dining experience using a positive attitude and attention to detail 
  • Handle cash and credit transactions at the tables accurately and efficiently for an average of $2,400 per shift 

Private Families, Lincoln, NE 

Babysitter, October 20XX – May 20XX 

  • Ensured the safety and well-being of three elementary school-age children (Start with a strong action verb in the past tense if you are no longer working in the role)
  • Developed creative and age-appropriate educational activities to support social and academic growth

Involvement

Center for People in Need, Lincoln, NE 

Volunteer, June 20XX – Present 

  • Coordinate events to generate community donations to support families and individuals in need  
  • Deliver supplemental nutrition assistance to approximately 100 individuals monthly 

Orchestra and Marching Band, Lincoln North Star High School, Lincoln, NE 

First Chair Trumpet, September 20XX/ Member, October 20XX – May 20XX 

  • Earned first chair position out of 20 other students based on performance ability and leadership skills 
  • Practiced two hours daily while balancing academics and other activities 

Student Council, Lincoln North Star High School, Lincoln, NE 

President, January 20XX – December 20XX 

• Led eight-member team in event planning, fund raising, and advising administration of student body perspective 

Treasurer, January 20XX – December 20XX 

• Managed council funds exceeding $3,000, accurately monitoring expenses and income, paying account payables in a timely manner, and communicating activity to administration regularly 

Sophomore Representative, January 20XX – December 20XX 

• Collaborated on school activities, contributed to decision making, and communicated with student body

Honors

James Canfield Academic Scholarship, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, August 20XX – Present Salutatorian, Lincoln North Star High School, May 20X

Skills

Computer: SharePoint, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook (In the Skills section, focus on "hard" or technical skills relevant to your field.  Integrate them into bullet statements if possible (see example under resume Example 3: Getting The Job).

Language: Basic written and conversational Spanish

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