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.

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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