What to write in a resume, if I have no experience?

What type of resume should I write with no work experience? (HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR)?

• Only work experience I have is babysitting. Been doing it for 4 years now. And some volunteering at school. So what format would be best for me? I'm applying for a entry level ...show more

• Answer:

  The purpose of a resume is to stand out from other candidates. The format is important. Do not include your address. Your name should be in big, bold letters across the top and centered. Directly below should be your phone number, then the line under that should be your email address. Summary of skills and work experience is correct but references do not belong on the resume. You only provide references on applications. Your education should be at the top of the paper below your email address. Just include the name of your high school, how long you've been there, and your graduation date. Babysitting would be your work experience. An important thing to know about a resume is that hiring managers only glance at them for about 30 seconds because they receive so many. Instead of talking about mumbo jumbo, you need to list your accomplishments under the "summary of skills" section. Look at it from a NFL view (if you're familiar with football). When the NFL drafts a player from college, they don't care if the player has been playing football their entire life, if their job is to make tackles or throw touchdowns, or if they are a hard worker. They only care about their accomplishments, such as how many touchdowns they've made, how many tackles they make per game, or how many trophies they earn. Therefore, list some of your personal achievements, such as perfect attendance at school, your GPA, or any clubs you were in (clubs really help). Also, you shouldn't include your GPA if it is less than 3.5. Good luck on your job search! $$$$$$