Work Opportunities & Resume Writing
Starting a Job is Exciting for Students!
This webpage offers helpful information for students as they begin working part-time while in school or in the summer. Information is provided covering the following topics:
- State of California Work Permit Application
- Understanding Employment & Labor Markets
- Resume Writing & Naviance Resources
- Sample Resume for a High School Student
- Career One Stop & ZipRecruiter Resources
- Summer Employment & Gap Year Opportunities
State of California Work Permits
If you are not yet 18, you must have a work permit. The State of California enforces strict rules regarding issuance.
Information from: Department of Industrial Relations
Apply via CUHSD: www.cuhsd.org/apps/pages/work_permits
Understanding Employment
Students must learn about the current labor market and how it affects them now and in the future. The labor market can be divided into four categories:
- Unskilled: Includes jobs for which no previous special training is required (e.g., food services, manual labor).
- Skilled: Includes jobs for which special training is required (e.g., bookkeeping, word processing, assembly).
- Semi-professional: Includes jobs for which technical training is required (e.g., Community College or Trade School graduates).
- Professional: Includes jobs for which a college or advanced degree is required.
Resume Writing
A resume is a one-page written summary of your personal, educational, and experience qualifications. Students are encouraged to use the Resume Builder in Naviance (located under the About Me tab) to create their first professional resume.
Sample Resume
JACKSON DANIEL
1030 North Hampton St. | Houston, TX 12345
[email protected] | (354) 743-9586
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a job in the field of education with an emphasis on child development and child psychology. To support teachers, and student diversity.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lexington Childcare Center, Director | August 2018–present
- Developed and implemented a new curriculum
- Coordinated a TEEN-K Program to help promote reading and writing with younger learners
- Organized parent workshops for child mental health awareness
Jack and Jill Nursery | August 2012–2018
- Designed a curriculum with the Jack and Jill Nursery
- Planned and implemented child appropriate field trips
- Coordinated preschool and kindergarten graduations
- Organized community service projects in the community
EDUCATION
Benedict College, Columbia, SC – BA in Education | 2009–2012
Del Mar High School, San Jose, CA – Diploma | 2006–2009
REFERENCES
Available on request.
Career & Job Resources
Career One Stop: Sponsored by the US Dept. of Labor, this site offers Assessments, Career Planning, and Resume Support.
ZipRecruiter: Access the ZipRecruiter High School Jobs board and job search engine.
Vector Marketing: Provides summer work opportunities for students. Visit Vector Marketing for more information.
Training & Gap Year
- US Job Corps: A free education and vocational training program that helps young people ages 16–24 learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. Visit jobcorps.gov.
- Americorps NCCC: A full-time, team-based residential program for men and women age 18–24. Members receive a living allowance and an education award upon completion.
- California Conservation Corps: A state agency offering young men and women the chance to work on environmental projects and respond to natural disasters.
- Gap Year Opportunities: There are hundreds of programs available for students who wish to take a year off between high school and college to travel, volunteer, or learn a language. Explore teenlife.com.
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