Why teenagers should learn to write a resume

Typically, resumes come into the picture only when college graduates are ready to join a job. However, the exercise of writing a resume can help high school teenagers in more ways than one. Let’s see how resume writing can help teens. 

Sets students apart from each other  
High school students have already developed basic career goals. They might even look for internships once they have settled down at college. No two resume is same. A student realizes that only when he or she sits down to write it. This individuality will count while looking for even a small summer internship.  

Highlights ambition and focus  
One important part of a high school resume is to show extracurricular activities and non-syllabus courses related to the area of interest. High school kids with sporting activities, extra coding classes, volunteering activities would come across as more ambitious, responsible and focused than those who have only followed the school syllabus.  

Helpful to get letters of recommendation  
A resume is a huge help when high school students request teachers, counselors, coaches and mentors for letters of recommendation. Even if this happens a few years later, instructors will remember a student easily by the resume as it’s a snapshot of their activities in school.  

Helps in introspection and sharpening focus 
A high school resume is more than just a list of accomplishments to jot down as an exercise or impress teachers. It’s also a snapshot of who they are, what the child is passionate about, and how they spent time in high school. When a teenager writes a resume, he or she has to mentally go through at least 2 years of their life. This is a deeply introspective process, helping them to delve into what really interests them most and whether they are engaging their time fruitfully. In the process, their career focus is sharpened. Many teenagers ‘discover’ their talent for a subject or skill, only while jotting down consistent efforts and the result of the efforts.  

So encourage your teen to write that resume. It’s not too early.