About this resource
A good resume shows what you can offer, even without much work experience. This builder walks young people through contact details, a short profile, skills, experience including volunteering, school and hobbies, education and referees, with a checklist before sending.
Purpose
To help young people create a first or updated resume.
Who it is for
Primary profession: Youth workers. Also relevant for educators and school support staff, community services and case workers.
Client or participant group: Young people aged about 15 to 25.
Practice setting: Youth services, schools and employment programs.
Suggested uses
- Job readiness programs
- One-to-one support
- School careers programs
- Transition planning
Instructions for practitioners
- Help young people recognise transferable skills.
- Use a professional email address.
- Check spelling and formatting together.
- Tailor to each job.
Instructions for clients or participants
- Fill in each section.
- Check the list.
- Type it up.
Accessibility considerations
Can be completed on a device.
Scope and limitations
A resume template.
Research basis
Supported employment that focuses on rapid job search and ongoing support has strong evidence for helping people with serious mental illness find and keep work.
- Bond, G. R., Drake, R. E., & Becker, D. R. (2008). An update on randomized controlled trials of evidence-based supported employment. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 31(4), 280–290. https://doi.org/10.2975/31.4.2008.280.290
What is included
A 2-page printable A4 PDF, including a practitioner notes page with the research basis (version 1.0).
Originality
Original Practitioner Plus content: wording, activity structure, layout and icons were created for this resource. No third-party worksheets, illustrations or text were reproduced.
