Table of Contents:
- Internship Resumes For High School and College Students
- Related Cover Letter
- Resumes for an Internship (Text Format & Quick Facts)
- Writing Tips for an Internship Resume
- Additional Resources
Internship Resumes For High School and College Students
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Resumes for an Internship (Text Format & Quick Facts)
Facts about this resume:
- Candidate is currently a senior in high school with an interest in journalism
- Candidate uses a major achievements section instead of a professional experience section
- Candidate is applying for an internship at a local newspaper
Address Line 1 Address Line 2, City, State Zip | (212) 256-1414 | john.smith@gmail.com johndoe@gmail.com
Career Objective
Hard-working student (3.8/4.0 GPA) who is driven and can meet strict deadlines. Seeking to apply my strategic analytical skills to the reporter/research internship at your newspaper. Possess proven writing and research abilities that will aid your company in meeting its milestones.
*To learn how to write a career objective for a student, click here.
Education*
Heritage High School, West Chester, PA
Senior
- GPA:3.8/4.0
- Relevant Coursework – Intro to Journalism, AP English, English Literature, AP Government
- Honors: Member of the National Honor Society, Nominated for an Achievement Award in Writing
- Clubs: Yearbook Club, Model United Nations
*To learn what to include in your education section, click here.
Major Achievements*
Heritage High Newspaper
Reporter | Sept 2014 – Present
- Covered the Boy’s Varsity Basketball Team during their run at the state championship, resulting in a major boost school spirit and a 20% increase in ticket sales
- Pitched and researched 3-4 stories per issue that were informative and stimulating for both the student body and faculty
- Commissioned and edited guest submissions from students and faculty to ensure that the paper consistently provided diverse opinions and a fresh voice
Yearbook Club
Organizer | Aug 2013 – May 2014
- Designed and assembled the 25-page junior class section of the yearbook and met all project deadlines
- Interviewed students and faculty during school functions and photographed club activities
- Involved the student body in the design process by surveying them on which layout they preferred
*Not sure what a Major Achievements section is? Click here.
Additional Skills*
- French: Conversational
- Basic Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver skills
- Excellent Typist: 70+ WPM
- Well-versed in AP style and Chicago style
- Basic photojournalism ability
*To learn how to format your additional skills section, click here.
Awards and Honors
- Runner-up in the Norman Mailer Creative Writing Competition
- Member of the National Honor Society
- Nominated out of 2,500 students for the Achievement Award in Writing
Facts about this resume:
- Candidate is a junior in college working towards a degree in marketing
- Candidate emphasizes their relevant school projects
- Candidate is applying for a marketing internship
Address Line 1 Address Line 2, City, State Zip | (212) 256-1414 | jane.smith@gmail.com johndoe@gmail.com
Career Objective
Energetic and passionate college student working towards a BS in Marketing at the University of Georgia. Aiming to use my knowledge of advertising, PR, product development, and consumer research strategies to satisfy the marketing internship at your company.
Education
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Expected Graduation Dec 2015
- GPA:8/4.0
- Relevant Coursework – Marketing Analytics, Marketing Management, Survey Research, Strategic Internet Marketing, and Integrated Marketing Communications
- Honors & Awards: Dean’s List, Received third place in UGA’s business plan competition
- Clubs: UGA Chapter of the American Marketing Association, Mu Kappa Tau
Marketing Projects
Pet Business Marketing Campaign
- Designed a cost-effective marketing campaign for a local pet grooming business that leveraged a combination social, email, and offline marketing techniques
- Surveyed pet owners in Athens to collect detailed data on the behavior of our target customer
- Developed a campaign budget of $1,500 which we estimated to be the minimum cost that would yield the highest return on investment (ROI)
Business plan Competition
- Entered UGA’s business plan competition with a group of 4 classmates to build a mock food truck business
- Managed all of the marketing aspects of the business plan including industry analysis, customer trends, market growth, positioning, and promotions.
- Received 3rd place out of the 30 teams that entered the competition
Additional Skills
- In-depth knowledge of social media marketing platforms: Twitter, Google+ Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest
- Adept with Microsoft Office Suite
- Chinese: Advanced
- Familiar with consumer research tools: AYTM and GutCheck
Writing Tips for an Internship Resume
1. Express your Relevant Traits and Abilities in the Career Objective
Every great resume needs a hook. Job seekers have a variety of options when it comes to starting a resume, but for students, a career objective is often the most effective.
A career objective is NOT a statement telling the employer what you want
Unfortunately, there is a huge misconception surrounding the use of career objectives. Despite what some may say, a career objective is NOT a statement telling the employer what you want from the company. Instead, the goal of an objective is to explain what you bring to the table and how you can help the company meet its goals.
For high schoolers and college students applying for an internship, a career objective should showcase their character traits, relevant skills, and abilities. Here’s how the high school student formats his:
Hard-working student (3.8/4.0 GPA) who is driven and can meet strict deadlines. Seeking to apply my strategic analytical skills to the reporter/research internship at your newspaper. Possess proven writing and research abilities that will aid your company in meeting its milestones.
Career objectives can be quite flexible as job applicants are free to order the content how they see fit. Check out how the college student resume words its objective:
Energetic and passionate college student working towards a BS in Marketing at the University of Georgia. Aiming to use my knowledge of advertising, PR, product development, and my consumer research skills to satisfy the marketing internship at your company.
As the two samples above demonstrate, a strong career objective gives companies a glimpse of what you can bring to the table, thereby hooking them in to read more.
2. A Well-Written Education Section is Essential
Normally, education sections land near the bottom of resumes with very few details. For experienced professionals, this section of the resume is not as significant as the applicant’s professional experience. However, for student resumes that lack professional experience, the education section is a major point of emphasis.
High school and college student resumes should focus on these key points of their education:
- GPA: Including your hard-earned GPA tells the manager that you can be trusted to produce quality work on a deadline. It’s important to note that job seekers should only include their GPA if it is a 3.o or above.
- Relevant Coursework: Listing your courses will give the employer a better idea of the knowledge and expertise you possess. Remember to only list classes relevant to the job you are applying for.
- Honors & Awards: Adding any awards you received in school will show the HR manager that others recognize your hard work and accomplishments.
- Extracurricular Activities: Including activities like clubs and sports demonstrates additional skills (leadership & communication) that you might have.
Remember that the education section is the cornerstone of a student resume. Since you will likely have little or no professional experience, feel free to fill your education section with a wealth of information.
3. Exchange Professional Experience for a Major Achievements Section
Including a Major Achievements section will help you expand on the highlights of your educational experience.
The hardest part about writing a high school resume or a college student resume is simply trying to fill up the page. Most students hit a wall when it comes to the professional experience section because they simply don’t have relevant work experience. Luckily there is an easy way around this obstacle.
Students can substitute the professional experience section for a “Major Achievements” or “Major Projects” field. Including one of these categories will help you expand on the highlights of your educational experience.
What can I include?
Students can elaborate on just about anything in these sections. Yet, it’s best to stick to topics that are relevant to the internship and that will help the employer understand how you will perform at their company. In general, high school students tend to focus on their club participation while college students often incorporate major class projects.
What is the format of a Major Achievements section?
As far as the formatting goes for this field, it’s best to think of it like a professional experience section. The name of the club or project should be used as the header with explanatory bullet points underneath. Feel free to include dates if the project was done under a time constraint. Check out how the high school student resume is formatted:
Major Achievements
Heritage High Newspaper
Reporter | Sept 2014 – Present
- Covered the Boy’s Varsity Basketball Team during their run at the state championship, resulting in a major boost school spirit and a 20% increase in ticket sales
- Pitched and researched 3-4 stories per issue that were informative and stimulating for both the student body and faculty
If you want to take this section a bit further, it’s always nice to include numbers on your resume like the candidate above. Numbers help employers to illustrate and measure your skills.
While the Major Achievements and Major Projects sections are just extensions of your education, they can your resume by giving off an impression that you are an experienced candidate.
Additional Resources
- Internship Interview Questions – Media School at Indiana University – (Practice questions to help you prepare for your interview)
- International Internships – Transitions Abroad – (Opportunities to intern in a foreign country)
