Resume Template

This module offers a versatile resume template designed to be adapted to your unique profile and career aspirations. Whether you're preparing for your first job, an internship, or seeking to showcase your skills in a new field, this template serves as a starting point to build a resume that stands out.

Key Features of the Template: Tailor the template to highlight your strengths. If your traditional work experience is limited, enhance sections like extracurricular activities, volunteer work, or academic projects. The template is structured to fit essential information concisely on one page. A well-organized page speaks volumes about your ability to communicate and prioritize. Simple yet effective formatting ensures readability and professional appeal. Adjust margins and spacing to accommodate your content without sacrificing clarity. Instructions: Begin with our provided template as your foundation. Consider which sections best represent your experiences and achievements. If you find a section isn’t applicable (e.g., work experience), it’s okay to remove it. Focus on areas where you can provide strong, quantifiable evidence of your skills and accomplishments. Use the template to draft your resume. Emphasize your strengths by expanding on relevant sections such as leadership roles in extracurricular activities, significant academic projects, or other experiences that demonstrate your skills and work ethic. Your goal is to present a complete, one-page resume that effectively showcases your abilities and potential. Utilize space wisely to create a balanced and professional presentation. Adjust font size and spacing as needed, but keep the layout clean and readable. By the end of this module, you’ll have a personalized resume ready to capture the attention of potential employers or admissions committees. Use this template as a tool to communicate your unique story, skills, and ambitions.

A single-page resume template structured for high school students applying to selective summer programs, internships, and colleges.

Structure

Header

• Name (centered, bold, larger font)
• School email | Phone | LinkedIn (linked)

Education

• School name + location
• Diploma type + expected graduation date
• Cumulative GPA / Test scores
• Relevant Coursework: AP Calculus BC, AP Physics C, language sequence, design/tech, AP Stats, AP Micro & Macro Economics

Work Experience (reverse chronological)

• Each entry: Firm name + location | Role + dates
• Bullets quantifying impact (Lorem placeholders shown — replace with your own action-verb + metric bullets)

Extracurricular Activities (reverse chronological)

• Each entry: Org name + location | Title + responsibility + dates
• Bullets describing impact and leadership

Honors, Skills, & Interests

• Honors: e.g., AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Semifinalist, Dean's List
• Skills: SQL, Python, R, Excel, PowerPoint
• Certifications: CPR, Bloomberg Market Concepts, etc.
• Interests: 3-5 specific interests (cooking, croissants, spear-throwing, bird-watching, college basketball)

Best Practices

• Keep to one page.
• Quantify everything you can.
• Use strong action verbs (Managed, Designed, Published, Analyzed, Built).
• Avoid passive voice and generic descriptors like "responsible for."
• Specific interests humanize you — vague ones don't.

See the full template (Lorem-filled) in Google Drive to copy and customize.