Building a First Resume

What this is

A simple resume structure and language guide for a first job or internship application.

Most first resumes are rejected for being empty, not for being unqualified. Real responsibility counts.

Caregiving, tutoring siblings, church or community work, and school projects are legitimate experience.
Use one page, plain formatting, and consistent dates.
Describe results: what you did, how often, and what changed.
Have one adult proofread before sending.

List five things you have been responsible for in the last year.

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