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Resume for your first job

Making a resume for your first job means turning school, volunteering and everyday responsibility into evidence that you will be reliable and learn quickly. Here is how that looks on the page.

Opens in the builder with the Simple template

Skills to include

Hard skills

  • Basic computer skills
  • Cash handling
  • Equipment you can operate
  • Languages

Soft skills

  • Punctuality
  • Teamwork
  • Coachability
  • Positive attitude

How to write it

  1. Use a Simple or One-Page template; one well-filled page looks complete.
  2. Informal work (lawn care, babysitting, tutoring) is legitimate experience.
  3. Show responsibility: captain, treasurer, trusted to open, regular clients.

Example bullet points

  • Sorted and packed 1,000+ lbs of food per Saturday shift
  • Led a team of 5 new volunteers on distribution days
  • Maintain 8 regular yards weekly from April to October
  • Schedule jobs, handle payments and keep customers coming back each season

In the builder, the "Sharpen these bullets" button rewrites your own lines in this style without inventing facts.

Questions

What do I put on a resume for my first job?

Contact details, a short summary of what you want, education, any informal work or volunteering, activities, skills and availability.

Should I include references?

Not on the resume itself. Have 2–3 (teachers, coaches, volunteer leaders) ready to share when asked.

Liam Carter

Entry-Level Candidate

liam.carter@email.com(555) 715-2294Richmond, VA

Summary

Recent high school graduate looking for a full-time entry-level role in retail or warehouse work. Punctual, physically fit and experienced in teamwork from four years of varsity soccer.

Experience

Volunteer, Feed More Food Bank

Jan 2025 – May 2026

Richmond, VA

  • Sorted and packed 1,000+ lbs of food per Saturday shift
  • Led a team of 5 new volunteers on distribution days

Lawn Care (self-employed), Neighborhood clients

Apr 2023 – Present

Richmond, VA

  • Maintain 8 regular yards weekly from April to October
  • Schedule jobs, handle payments and keep customers coming back each season

Education

High School Diploma, Thomas Jefferson High School

2026

Richmond, VA

Skills

Teamwork, Time management, Cash handling, Customer service, Physical stamina, Microsoft Word and Excel

Activities

  • Varsity soccer, 4 years; team captain senior year

Liam Carter is a fictional example. ATS readiness of this sample: 87/100.

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