FORMAT FOR RÉSUMÉ FOR COLLEGE/SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION:

YOUR NAME
STREET ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
(AREA CODE) TELEPHONE NUMBER

CURRENT EDUCATIONAL STATUS:

• List your present level of education including the name of your school.
• If not asked for elsewhere, you can list your grade point average and class rank.

AWARDS AND HONORS:

• List any awards or honors that you have received beginning with grade 9.
• For each award or honor, indicated the grade level. (Refer to sample)

SCHOOL-RELATED ACTIVITIES:
• List all school-related activities you have participated in beginning with grade 9.
• Be sure to include any leadership roles.

COMMUNITY-RELATED ACTIVITIES:
• List all community-related activities that you have participated in beginning with grade 9.
• Be sure to include any leadership roles.
• Examples of community activities are: volunteer work, youth group activities, church activities,
scouting, city or county sports activities.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES:
• If applicable, list any summer enrichment programs, travel experiences, and/or hobbies that
have expanded your educational experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Beginning with your most current or recent job, list your work experience including the type of
position.

REFERENCES:
• Be prepared to give the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two to four people as
character references. You might choose a couple of your teachers, your counselor, and a per-
son in the community who knows you well. Be sure to ask permission of these people before you
use their names.
SAMPLE RÉSUMÉ FOR COLLEGE/SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION:

SUSAN BROWN
23 MILL CREEK ROAD
OLATHE, KS 66062
(913) 543-6712

EDUCATION:

I am currently a senior at Olathe East High School with a cumulative grade point
average of 3.62 and a class rank of 59 out of 440.

AWARDS AND HONORS:

Math Student of the Year: 9

Citizenship Award: 9
Perfect Attendance Award: 9, 10
Girls’ State Delegate: 11
National Honor Society: 11, 12

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

Staff Writer for School Newspaper: 9, 10, 11

Girls’ Tennis: 9, 10, 11, 12 (Captain, 12)
Student Council Representative: 11, 12
Spanish Club: 11, 12 (Secretary, 12)

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:

Church Youth Group: 9, 10, 11, 12

Volunteer at Olathe Medical Center 10, 11, 12 (200 total hours)
Tutor at Indian Creek Elementary Schoool: 12
Volunteer at Kansas City Rescue Mission: 12

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES:

K. U. Summer Science Camp: 1999

Church Mission Trip: 2000

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Dinosaur Den Day Care: Playground Helper, 10

Dairy Queen: Counter Helper, 10, 11
Hy-Vee Grocery: Checker, 12
FORMAT FOR RÉSUMÉ FOR JOB APPLICATION:

YOUR NAME
STREET ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
(AREA CODE) TELEPHONE NUMBER

JOB OBJECTIVE:
• State the position for which you wish to apply.
• If there is no specific job title, indicate your interest in any available jobs for which you are
qualified.

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
• List your school name and your current grade.
• If you have graduated, list any certificate, diploma, or degree earned.
• List any classes you have taken that are applicable to the position

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS:

• List any activities or awards that reflect accomplishments or skills that you would like for the
employer to know.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
• List your jobs beginning with the most recent and work backwards.
• Give the beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year).
• List the name of the business and the address and telephone number.
• State your job title.
• Include a brief description of your duties if the job title is vague.
• If you received any kind of recognition on the job, be sure to mention it. (Checker of the
Week, Employee of the Month)

JOB SKILLS:
• List any skills/talents you possess that make you a stronger candidate for the position.
• Emphasize your communication and computer skills since these are important to all employers.
• Emphasize your attendance record if it is good.

REFERENCES:
• Be prepared to give the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two to four people as
character references.
• Be sure you ask permission of these people before you use their names.
SAMPLE RÉSUMÉ FOR JOB APPLICATION:

THOMAS SMITH
12411 SOUTH STEPHENS STREET
OLATHE, KS 66062
(913) 662-8840

JOB OBJECTIVE: Grocery Checker

EDUCATION:

I am currently a senior at Olathe East High School.

I have taken courses in computer applications, business, and accounting.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS:

Honor Roll: 9, 10, 11

Spanish Club: 11, 12 (President, 12)
Student of the Month for October 2000

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Cashier, Osco Drug

12355 Santa Fe, Olathe, KS
(913) 345-5568
June, 1999 to November, 2000

Counter Help, Pizza Hut

95th and Metcalf
Overland Park, KS 66220
(913) 443-7899
January, 1999 to June, 1999

JOB SKILLS:

Good math and money skills

Knowledge of computers and computerized cash registers
Good interpersonal skills

REFERENCES:

Available upon request.

 Student Name: _______________________

Personal Profile

Complete the statements below to help your teachers write your college letters of recommendation.

The three qualities I like best about myself The three qualities I think my friends like best
are… about me are…
1) __________________________________ 1) _________________________________
2) __________________________________ 2) _________________________________
3) __________________________________ 3) _________________________________

The qualities I think my teachers like best The three qualities I think an employer would
about me are… like best about me are…
1) _________________________________ 1) _________________________________
2) _________________________________ 2) _________________________________
3) _________________________________ 3) _________________________________

The accomplishments that I am most proud Some things about me that help me get along
of are… with people are…
1) _________________________________ 1) _________________________________
2) _________________________________ 2) _________________________________
3) _________________________________ 3) _________________________________

I have shown leadership skills by… The most meaningful extra-curricular experience
____________________________________ I have had is __________________________
____________________________________ because ______________________________
____________________________________ _____________________________________
____________________________________ _____________________________________

The out-of-school activity that has been most School has helped me most by ____________
rewarding to me is ____________________ _____________________________________
____________________________________ _____________________________________
because _____________________________ _____________________________________
____________________________________ _____________________________________
____________________________________ _____________________________________
____________________________________ _____________________________________

Answer the following open-ended questions as thoroughly as possible.

1) What are your academic goals? Why?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

2) What are your career goals? Why? If you have several areas of interest, rather than specific goals,
list these areas of interest and explain.
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
3) Which college is your 1st choice? Why is this school your 1st choice?

4) What are the first words that come to mind to describe yourself?

5) What are your strengths? Give examples that illustrate these strengths. Responses can include traits from
academics, activities, hobbies, your personality, work experience, etc.

6) What is your biggest area of weakness? Why?

7) What points of interest, or qualities, do you feel I should stress in a letter of recommendation about you?

8) Give examples to describe your…

capacity for intellectual growth, academic potential, and curiosity to learn…

initiative, self-motivation, and responsibility level…

leadership potential…

originality and creativity…

special talents…

9) Right now what are the “top priorities” in your life? At present do you have a particular “philosophy of life”?

10) Are there any “extenuating circumstances” that I should include in the recommendation?

11) How did you spend your summer? What do you like to do for fun and relaxation?

12) What additional information should I know to write your letter of recommendation? How do you think I can
best capture the “real you” on paper?