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Are you afraid of stepping outside of your box? Don’t be! Most people are nervous starting their first job. Even a business professional like Donald Trump had to start somewhere. And now you too can learn ‘how to’ write a resume` that guarantees success.

Look at the Industry

Let’s start with researching your interests. What industry do you enjoy working in? Do you have the skills and knowledge to work well at this position? Will the job of choice also provide a substantial income? What is the hourly rate for an entry-level position in this industry?

Take a piece of paper and write down your answers to the above questions. Be honest with yourself, after all this is your future. If you can answer with clear facts, you’re ready to start creating a target resume to get the teen job you want.

Create an Objective

Next, develop your objective statement. The objective statement is no longer than 170 characters (2 lines of content), and clearly states ‘what’ you hope to achieve at your new position. For instance, “To obtain a position in a fortune 500 company that will recognize my skills and encourage growth within the company.” This is your opportunity to sound impressive.

Turn the table and look at yourself from an employer’s perspective. The more you understand an employer, the better you’ll get at writing a resume`. Direct your resume towards the employer’s needs, because that’s what an employer will respond to.

List Your Attributes

Use the heading Summary of Qualifications to list all of your attributes. The employer reviews your resume` for ‘highlights’ of you skills. For instance, applying for an office job would require some skill in clerical duties. Instead of saying, “I’ve worked in the clerical field for six years as a receptionist, data processor, and word processor,” be creative and sound professional. Such as:

Administrative Support (6 yrs) – Responsibilities included answering the phones, data entry, and word processing for the CEO.

Your Summary of Qualifications should consist of a maximum of 4 major attributes. Use descriptive words and stay within 2 lines of content. The best way to do this is to turn your job duties into a titled attribute. For instance, if you entered payables and invoiced customers you could create attribute titles like accounting clerk and customer service. Once you get the hang of it, it becomes easier to ‘fluff’ up your resume` with true facts.

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