RESUME GUIDE
How to Make a Resume for Teens (Even With No Experience)
Last updated: May 2026
Most teenagers think they have nothing to put on a resume. That's the #1 mistake. You have more than you think — you just need to know how to frame it.
This guide walks you through every section of a teen resume, step by step, with real examples.
What to Include on a Teen Resume
- 1.
Contact Info — Name, phone, email, city. No full address needed.
- 2.
Objective Statement — 2 sentences about who you are and what you're looking for.
- 3.
Education — Your school, graduation year, and GPA if above 3.0.
- 4.
Activities & Experience — Sports, clubs, volunteering, babysitting — all counts.
- 5.
Skills — Soft skills like communication and hard skills like Google Docs.
- 6.
Optional: Certifications — Any online courses or certificates you've completed.
Step-by-Step: Writing Each Section
Objective
Keep it under 2 sentences. Focus on what you bring, not what you want.
Education
List your expected graduation date, not just year.
Activities
Use action verbs — Led, Organized, Assisted, Managed.
Skills
List 5–8 skills max. Quality over quantity.
Before & After Example
❌ Before
helped coach kids soccer
✅ After
Assistant Coach, Youth Soccer League — led warm-ups and drills for 12 players aged 8–10