You have probably received a lot of tips on how to write the perfect resume and have seen many resume samples.This is not the intention of this blog post. With this article we want to give you the opportunity to study a student’s resume example without any further explanation.

Just one last thing: Bookboon readers are critical readers, So please keep in mind that this is just a suggestion and that resumes are not written in tablets of stone. If you need more information on resume writing check out our post on how to write a resume.

Resume sample: A very determined and enthusiastic student is looking for…

Name

Address

Town & Postcode

 

Tele No:

Mobile No:

E-Mail :

Date of Birth

 A very determined and enthusiastic student who has a vast amount of capacity to learn which has already been proven during the present course of studies for GCSEs through obtaining high grades for a number of modules. Enjoys contributing in all team activities and clearly displays the ability to communicate with others and shows strength when planning, organising and problem solving.

Achievements in School

• Presented with an award for outstanding achievement in school on prize giving evening by Ed Balls, The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families.

• Accepted for a position at 6^th Form, having provided a detailed application, Personal Statement online and  followed by an interview.

• Chosen by the Head to appear in the local newspaper in celebration of the change of status of the school to an Academy.

• Elected by the form to represent year 11 on the school council, which involved playing a part in the end of school Prom Committee.

• Obtained certificates for 100% attendance in Year 7 and 9 which were rewarded by positive discipline trips.

• Personally selected by the Head Teacher to accompany him on his reward trip (Head Teacher of the North) to RAF Linton on Ouse.

• Successfully auditioned for the Annual Easter and Summer Concerts and played in the string groups of the orchestra and played a number of solo pieces.

• Secured the position as the First ever head boy of Churwell Primary School in Year 6, through an application process followed by a panel interview.

• Actively involved in assemblies, fund raising events, attending monthly meetings, showing visitors around the school and building relationships with the governors.

• As Head Boy personally handed over a cheque for £500 to the NSPCC following a fund raising event held by the school which  featured in the local newspaper (Morley Observer).

• Elected in Year 3 of Primary School to become a member of the School Council.

Achievements out of School

• Playing the violin, has actively taken part in the Rothwell Music Festival competition over a number of years resulting in either first or second place.

• Has competed in a number of races over the years and came third in the Wakefield Hospice 5k run out of a field of over 300 competitors.

• Involved at an early age with Beavers, Cubs and then Scouts gained a level 3 first aid award and attended weekend camps away from home.

• Carried through the setting up of Networking Infrastructures solving both hardware and software problems.

• Has a significant working knowledge of a wide range of software packages and a sound knowledge of how computers work and the technology behind them.

• Following a family wedding, over 300 digital photographs, captions of the day’s events and a video CD were produced and distributed to those who attended.

Work Experience

Peak Career Consulting

Shadowing the joint proprietor of the business of this consultancy, which provides a range of services to individuals who are embarking on a job search programme together with supporting small to medium size enterprises who for economic reasons have to down size their workforce.

Knowledge and Understanding gained

• Attended a local Business Network International meeting in Wakefield and learnt how potentially a business can benefit from lead generation from others.

• Met the Head of Business Development for the Yorkshire Business School to explore business opportunities.

• Experienced a half day coaching session with a client on job searching techniques.

• Carried through the process in the building of a CV, which included Personal Profiling, Skills Analysis and an in-depth review of achievements both inside and outside of school.

• Gained an valuable insight into the running of a business by understanding how Tax, National Insurance and VAT work, together with looking at the key elements of a Business Plan.

• Increased knowledge of the different ways of job searching, e.g. Networking, maximising the Internet, responding to advertisements and speculative mail shots.

• Focused on the importance of “What good customer service feels like” and the advantages of having a unique selling proposition.

• Created a PowerPoint presentation for the proprietors on the final day to feedback all of the knowledge and understanding gained during the week.

Leeds – Bradford International Airport

Experiencing an insight into the day to day running of an Airport, focusing on the main operational areas which included, Information Desk, Airside Fire Station, Air Traffic Control and Air Safety Unit.

Knowledge and Understanding gained

• Attended an induction programme which included a Health & Safety briefing, obtaining a visitors pass and an introduction into the different departments and their staff.

• Took part in providing customers with advice on the Information desk e.g. answering the telephone and taking passengers to the various checking in desks for their departures.

• Spent a day with the Airside Fire Station and experienced a course on First Aid and learnt new vital skills. In addition was taken by their officers in the airports latest Fire Truck to key areas of the Airport and having to wear their fire fighting suits.

• Invited by a Jet2 aeronautical engineer to board a Boeing 757-200 which was being serviced and experienced the opportunity to sit in the cockpit.

• Learnt through taking part in a detailed tour how the hydraulics and jet engines of an aircraft operate together with emergency procedures from both a passenger and firemans point of view.

• Observed Air Traffic Controllers guiding aircraft in the Radar Room, 60 miles from the Airport into an approach pattern until established with the Localiser. After this procedure the responsibility of the aircraft is handed to the Tower Control who provide the authority for landing, taking off and taxiing. Personally had the opportunity to instruct the pilots to land.

• Spent the last day with the Airside Safety Unit, assisting with Runway checking and Bird controlling.

• Experienced the fuelling of a Jet and assisted in a Push-Back of an aircraft which also included the engine start sequence.

• Received a certificate on having completed their Work Placement Scheme and also 2 letters giving praise to having and displaying a professional manner and attitude throughout the week.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Clearly displays the ability to develop new skills and knowledge and has the capacity to take onboard additional/ongoing learning.

• Writes in concise manner, listens carefully and can hold detailed conversation at all levels.

• When carrying through planning and organising is able to prioritise tasks and thinks ahead of the potential outcome.

• Solves problems by getting to the root cause by creating innovative solutions.

• Displays good interpersonal skills by gaining the trust and respect of others and being sensitive to others needs.

• Recognised to have the ability to train others in a wide range of IT.

• Establishes goals and objectives in both school and home life.

• Is a creative and imaginative thinker and can see the bigger picture of events.

• Inspires and motivates others in team events and can give clear direction.

• Builds and maintains relationships and recognises good customer service.

• Easily accepts change without distraction.

Educational Background

A High School – 2006 to present

Currently studying for GCSEs in:

• Maths (Double Award)

• English (Double Award)

• Science (Double Award)

• Geography

• Spanish

• ICT (Triple Award)

• Technology

• RE

• PE (Short Course)

Studying Achievements as at June 2011

• Core Science – Grade A

• English Language -  Grade A

• ICT – 3 individual grade A’s

On-going studying to take place at the A Academy (September 2011)

• A levels courses to be taken – Biology, Chemistry, Geography & ICT

A Primary School – 2001 to 2006

Hobbies and Interests

These include:

• Attended a Geography trip to New York, having visited a number of attractions/venues and gained invaluable knowledge of the city and the differences in culture.

• Computing

• Violin

• Cycling

• Aviation

If you want to learn more about the art of creating your CV, take a look at “Creating your CV as a self marketing tool” written by Paul H Brisk.