High school & teen resumes · Word & Google Docs
Free High School Resume Templates
Free high school student resume templates built for teens with little or no work history — for a first part-time job or a college application. Each one leads with education, activities, volunteering, and skills instead of a long job record, opens in Microsoft Word or Google Docs, and stays on one page.
The templates
Four student designs, each in three colors.
First Step for a first job, Honor Roll for college applications, All-Star for athletes and leaders, and Fresh for a modern look — pick a style, then the color you like. Every one is free in Word and Google Docs and stays on one page.
No experience? No problem
What goes on a high school resume.
A blank work history is completely normal at this age — these templates are built for it. Instead of past jobs, your resume leans on school and everything you do around it. Fill it in roughly this order:
- Education first. Your school, city, expected graduation year, GPA (if it’s 3.0+), and any AP/Honors or relevant coursework. This is the load-bearing section.
- Activities, clubs & sports. Student council, teams, captain or officer roles — start each line with an action verb and a number where you can (“raised $4,200,” “led 14 players”).
- Volunteering & odd jobs count. Babysitting, lawn care, pet-sitting, tutoring, and community service all go in your experience section — give each a real title, dates, and a bullet or two.
- Skills & awards. Customer service, reliability, Microsoft Office, languages, honor roll, perfect attendance — plus a “references available upon request” line.
Applying to college instead of a job? Use a Honor Roll template — it puts GPA, AP coursework, leadership, and honors up front, where admissions readers look first. One small thing that helps every version: use a simple, professional email address (firstname.lastname) rather than an old gamer tag.
Make it yours
Fill it in and apply.
- Click Open in Google Docs to copy it into your Drive, or Download Word for the
.docx. - Replace the sample name, school, and details with your own — keep your education, GPA, and graduation year near the top.
- Swap the sample activities and jobs for yours. Babysitting, volunteering, clubs, and sports all belong here — use specific bullets with numbers.
- Keep it to one page, export a PDF to email or print for a career fair, and save the editable copy for next time.
Common questions
High school resume FAQ
What do I put on a resume if I've never had a job?
You don't need work experience to have a strong resume. Lead with your education (your school, expected graduation year, GPA if it's 3.0+, and any AP/Honors classes), then fill the rest with clubs, sports, volunteering, and skills. Babysitting, mowing lawns, tutoring, and helping with a family business all count as experience — list them like real jobs. These templates are built around exactly that.
Can a 16-year-old have a resume? What about 15 or 14?
Yes. Teens at 14, 15, 16, and 17 can absolutely have a resume — and many part-time jobs ask for one. At this age your resume leans on school, activities, volunteering, and skills instead of past jobs. (Depending on your state you may also need a work permit once you're hired — that's separate from your resume.)
Does babysitting or mowing lawns count as work experience?
Yes — and you should put it in your experience section. Give it a real job title like Babysitter, Child Care Provider, Lawn Care, or Tutor, add the dates, and write one or two bullet points about what you did (for example, “Cared for two children ages 4 and 7, including meals, homework help, and a safe environment”). It shows employers you're responsible.
What's a good objective for a high school resume?
Two sentences: the job you want, two or three of your strengths, and what you'll bring. Example: “Reliable high school junior seeking a part-time position in retail. Strong customer-service and teamwork skills from two years of volunteering, eager to learn and contribute to the team.” For college applications, swap in your academic goals and leadership instead.
How is a resume for college applications different from a job resume?
A college-application resume puts the spotlight on academics and leadership: your GPA (weighted and unweighted), class rank, AP/Honors coursework, extracurricular roles, awards, and community service. Paid work is optional. A job resume highlights what employers want — customer service, reliability, availability — and treats activities as proof of those skills. The Honor Roll templates are built for college apps; First Step, All-Star, and Fresh lean job-seeking.
How long should a high school resume be?
One page. You have plenty to fill it — education, activities, sports, volunteering, and skills carry a full page on their own, which is exactly what employers and admissions readers expect at this stage. Every template here is designed to stay on one page.
Are these templates really free, and do they work in Word and Google Docs?
Yes — every template here is free to download, with no sign-up. Each one opens in Microsoft Word (.docx), copies straight into Google Docs with one click, and exports to PDF for printing or emailing. Pick a layout, fill in your info, and you're done.
High school & teen resume templates · Updated June 2026
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