High school student resume generator

For a first part-time job, an apprenticeship or a school placement, employers want to see reliability and initiative, not a career. The generator asks about school, subjects, clubs and any responsibility you have held, then arranges it into a clean single page.

The template opens straight in your workspace — even if you have never saved it before.

What goes on a high school resume

Short, factual and easy to verify beats elaborate every time.

  • School, current year and expected qualification date
  • Favourite or relevant subjects, and any strong grades
  • Part-time work, babysitting, paper rounds, family business help
  • Clubs, teams, music, scouts, student representation
  • Volunteering, plus practical skills such as first aid or languages

Showing reliability without a job history

Employers hiring students screen for turning up, following instructions and getting along with people. Mention attendance records, years of continuous club membership, or responsibility for younger participants — these are concrete signals.

Clean, printable, free

Many first applications are handed over in person, so the layout prints legibly in black and white and stays readable at a glance. Export as PDF at no cost.

Frequently asked questions

How long should a high school resume be?
One page, often half a page — that is completely normal at this stage.
Should I include references?
A teacher or coach who agreed in advance can be listed, or simply write that references are available.
What about a photo and date of birth?
Common for German-language applications, omitted for English-language ones.

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