Writing a resume as a teenager can feel hard when you have never had a paid job. The good news is that managers hiring for first jobs look for reliability, a friendly attitude and a willingness to work, and you can show all three on one page.
Below are three teenager resume samples for people with no paid work experience, followed by a free builder to make your own, then print it or copy it.
All names, organizations and numbers are fictional examples. Replace them with your own true information.
3 Teenager Resume Samples With No Work Experience
Quick jump: VolunteerNeighborhood jobsTeam or club member
Sample 1: Volunteer
Dayton, OH | (555) 010-0214 | emma.carter@email.com
SUMMARY
Dependable high school student with 60 volunteer hours at a community food pantry and a 3.7 GPA. Friendly, punctual and organized, and ready to bring a warm welcome and steady teamwork to customers and coworkers.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma, expected June 2028 | GPA 3.7 | Courses: Business Basics, Spanish II
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR and First Aid certification | 2026
Food Handler Card | 2026
SKILLS
Customer service | Teamwork | Time management | Clear communication | Reliability | Organization
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer, Larkspur Lane Food Pantry, Dayton, OH | 2025 to present
• Greet and check in about 40 neighbors on each Saturday shift with a friendly, patient tone
• Pack and hand out about 30 food boxes a shift, following written lists
• Sort and shelve about 200 donated items a week and check dates for safety
• Volunteered 60 hours in 12 months and arrived on time for every shift
• Trained 3 new volunteers on check-in and packing steps
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
English and Spanish (conversational)
Available weekdays after 3:30 p.m. and weekends
Reliable transportation by bus or bike
Sample 2: Neighborhood Jobs
Columbus, OH | (555) 010-0227 | jacob.miller@email.com
SUMMARY
Responsible high school student who runs a neighborhood babysitting, pet care and yard help service for 8 regular clients. Honest, on time and friendly, and ready to bring that same care to customers and coworkers.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma, expected June 2028 | GPA 3.5 | Courses: Keyboarding, Math, Health
CERTIFICATIONS
Babysitting Safety course certificate | 2025
CPR and First Aid certification | 2026
SKILLS
Reliability | Time management | Following directions | Google Docs and Microsoft Office | Problem solving | Clear communication
SELF-EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Self-Employed Babysitter, Pet Sitter and Yard Helper, Columbus, OH | 2024 to present
• Care for 1 to 3 children on about 4 jobs a month and send parents an update after each one
• Walk and feed pets for 3 families about 5 times a week during school breaks
• Mow lawns and rake leaves for 5 neighbors, about 8 jobs a month
• Track jobs, hours and earnings in a spreadsheet each week
• Arrived on time for 100% of about 60 booked jobs in 12 months
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Available after school, weekends and school breaks
Comfortable working with pets
Reliable transportation by bike or bus
Sample 3: Team or Club Member
Phoenix, AZ | (555) 010-0239 | olivia.brooks@email.com
SUMMARY
Organized high school student, student council treasurer and varsity soccer team member. Reliable, clear communicator who handles money carefully, leads small groups and helps teammates succeed.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma, expected June 2027 | GPA 3.6 | Courses: Accounting I, Public Speaking
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR and First Aid certification | 2026
Student Leadership workshop certificate | 2026
SKILLS
Cash handling and math | Leadership | Teamwork | Organization | Clear communication | Time management
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Student Council Treasurer and Varsity Soccer Team Member, Phoenix, AZ | 2025 to present
• Manage a $1,500 student council budget and keep every receipt for 4 school events
• Count and record cash at 3 fundraisers, with totals that matched every time
• Helped a team of 12 students raise $2,400 for a local charity
• Balance 10 hours of practice a week with a 3.6 GPA
• Led 2 orientation tours for about 25 new students
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
English, fluent
Available weekdays after practice and weekends
Reliable transportation by family ride or bus
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EMMA CARTER
Dayton, OH | (555) 010-0214 | emma.carter@email.com
Summary
Dependable high school student with 60 volunteer hours at a community food pantry and a 3.7 GPA. Friendly, punctual and organized, and ready to bring a warm welcome and steady teamwork to customers and coworkers.
Responsible high school student who runs a neighborhood babysitting, pet care and yard help service for 8 regular clients. Honest, on time and friendly, and ready to bring that same care to customers and coworkers.
Organized high school student, student council treasurer and varsity soccer team member. Reliable, clear communicator who handles money carefully, leads small groups and helps teammates succeed.
Education
High School Diploma, expected June 2028 | GPA 3.7 | Courses: Business Basics, Spanish II
High School Diploma, expected June 2028 | GPA 3.5 | Courses: Keyboarding, Math, Health
High School Diploma, expected June 2027 | GPA 3.6 | Courses: Accounting I, Public Speaking
Certifications
- CPR and First Aid certification | 2026
- Food Handler Card | 2026
- Babysitting Safety course certificate | 2025
- CPR and First Aid certification | 2026
- CPR and First Aid certification | 2026
- Student Leadership workshop certificate | 2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Clear communication
- Reliability
- Cash handling and math
- Google Docs and Microsoft Office
- Organization
- Following directions
- Problem solving
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Leadership
Volunteer Experience
- Greet and check in about 40 neighbors on each Saturday shift with a friendly, patient tone
- Pack and hand out about 30 food boxes a shift, following written lists
- Sort and shelve about 200 donated items a week and check dates for safety
- Volunteered 60 hours in 12 months and arrived on time for every shift
- Trained 3 new volunteers on check-in and packing steps
- Care for 1 to 3 children on about 4 jobs a month and send parents an update after each one
- Walk and feed pets for 3 families about 5 times a week during school breaks
- Mow lawns and rake leaves for 5 neighbors, about 8 jobs a month
- Track jobs, hours and earnings in a spreadsheet each week
- Arrived on time for 100% of about 60 booked jobs in 12 months
- Manage a $1,500 student council budget and keep every receipt for 4 school events
- Count and record cash at 3 fundraisers, with totals that matched every time
- Helped a team of 12 students raise $2,400 for a local charity
- Balance 10 hours of practice a week with a 3.6 GPA
- Led 2 orientation tours for about 25 new students
Additional Information
- English and Spanish (conversational)
- Available weekdays after 3:30 p.m. and weekends
- Reliable transportation by bus or bike
- Available after school, weekends and school breaks
- Comfortable working with pets
- Reliable transportation by bike or bus
- English, fluent
- Available weekdays after practice and weekends
- Reliable transportation by family ride or bus
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How to Write a Teenager Resume With No Work Experience
| Section | What to put in it |
|---|---|
| Summary | Two or three lines with your strongest qualities, one number and what you offer an employer |
| Education | Diploma, expected graduation date, GPA if 3.0 or higher and two or three relevant courses |
| Certifications | CPR and first aid, babysitting safety, food handler card or a leadership workshop |
| Skills | 6 to 8 skills that match the job posting |
| Relevant experience | One volunteer, neighborhood job, team or club role with 5 bullets and numbers |
| Additional information | Languages, the days and times you can work and how you get to work |
- Start with a short summary. Name your strongest qualities, one number and what you offer the employer.
- Put education, certifications and skills right under it. This is your strongest proof.
- Add one real life experience. Use volunteering, neighborhood jobs, a team or a club.
- Use five bullets with numbers. Count hours, people helped, jobs, events or dollars handled.
- Match the posting. Use the same skill words as the job ad where they are true.
- Add an additional information section. List languages, the days and times you can work and how you get to work.
Choose the Experience That Fits Your Background
| Your background | What to put under experience |
|---|---|
| Volunteer | Hours, the group you helped, the tasks you did and any people you trained |
| Neighborhood jobs | Number of clients, jobs a month, tasks and your on-time record |
| Team or club member | Role, budget or money handled, events, fundraising and leadership |
| Family business or chores | Tasks, hours a week and anything you ran or tracked |
| School project or class | Skills practiced, team size and the result |
Teen Work Rules and Job Facts
| Fact (U.S. Department of Labor and BLS) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Minimum age for most non-farm jobs (federal rule) | 14 |
| School day limit, ages 14 and 15 | 3 hours |
| School week limit, ages 14 and 15 | 18 hours |
| Work hours, ages 14 and 15 | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (9 p.m. from June 1 through Labor Day) |
| Cashier median pay (BLS, 2025) | $32,880 a year ($15.81 an hour) |
| Cashier entry education and training (BLS) | No formal credential, short-term on-the-job training |
The U.S. Department of Labor sets these hour limits for 14 and 15 year olds in most non-farm jobs. States can have stricter rules, and many require a work permit, so check with your state labor department. Cashier pay is shown only as one common first job, and pay varies by state and employer.
Ways to Build Experience Fast
- Volunteer. Food pantries, libraries, animal shelters and community events welcome teen helpers.
- Start a small service. Babysitting, pet sitting and yard work show reliability and customer service.
- Take on a school role. Clubs, student council and teams build leadership and teamwork.
- Get certified. CPR and first aid, babysitting safety or a food handler card take little time.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Leaving experience blank. Add one honest role that fits the job.
- Making up experience. Use only what you have really done.
- Listing duties only. Add numbers and results where you can.
- Sharing too much. Leave off your street address, birth date and social media links.
- Typos. Proofread twice and ask a parent or teacher to read it.
Resume Checklist
Tick each item as you finish. You are ready to apply when the counter reaches 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a teenager write a resume with no work experience?
Yes. Employers know that most teens are applying for a first job. Lead with your summary, education, certifications and skills, then add one relevant item such as volunteering, neighborhood jobs, a team or a club.
What counts as experience for a teenager?
Volunteering, babysitting, pet sitting, yard work, helping at a family business, school clubs, sports teams and class projects all count when you describe what you did and add numbers.
What skills should a teenager put on a resume?
Pick 6 to 8 skills that match the job, such as customer service, teamwork, time management, clear communication, reliability and basic computer skills. Back each one with a bullet that proves it.
Should I use an objective or a summary?
Use a short summary. Name your strongest qualities, one number and what you offer the employer, in two or three lines.
Should I list my GPA?
Yes, if it is 3.0 or higher. Put it on your education line. Leave it off if it is lower and highlight courses, activities and certifications instead.
How long should a teenager resume be?
One page. A short, clear page is easier for a manager to read.
Should I include my home address?
No. A city and state is enough. Use a professional email address, such as your first and last name, and a phone number you answer.
What are the work hour limits for 14 and 15 year olds?
The U.S. Department of Labor says 14 and 15 year olds may work no more than 3 hours on a school day and 18 hours in a school week, and only between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. (9 p.m. from June 1 through Labor Day). Your state may have stricter rules.
Do I need references?
You do not need to write “references available upon request.” Keep a short list of a teacher, coach or neighbor who agreed to speak for you, and give it when asked.
Can I use a resume template?
Yes. A clean template keeps your resume organized. Use the free builder above, then replace the sample details with your own true information.
Conclusion
You do not need a paid job to write a good teenager resume. Show your education, your skills and one honest experience with real numbers. Then use the builder above to write yours.
Related Reading
- Cover letter for a teenager with no work experience
- High school graduate resume with no experience
- More teenager guides
- More entry-level resume samples
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Fair Labor Standards Act Advisor: Hours of Work for Minors; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Cashiers. Sample resumes, names and organizations are fictional. Check your state’s rules on youth work and work permits.