You may not have the long work history of an established professional, but you do have academic experiences, afterschool activities and even part time jobs that show employers and college admissions committees that you're poised and ready to enter the world of work. Highlight your academic achievements and involvement in the community so that your resume shows you as the well-rounded and responsible person that you are.

Resumes should be brief, clean and easy to read. Select a simple font such as Times New Roman or Arial. The resume should be no longer than a page. Use bulleted lists to accentuate and describe accomphlishments and duties.

Give your resume a professional header. At the top center of the page, type your name in large, bold letters. Skip a space below that for your home address, phone number and email address. Make sure that you have a simple, professional email address such as your first and last name. Avoid email addresses such as "partyguy@sexytimes.com."

Lead the resume with your academic information. Name the high school you go to and the expected date of graduation. Indicate your GPA if it is a 3.0 or higher. List any special academic achievements such as National Honor Society, honor roll, merit scholarships, specific academic awards and competitions. You may also list certain courses you've taken, especially if they are relevant to a position for which you're applying. Indicate advanced placement courses, college-level courses you're taking and any technological or vocational training you've had.

Create a section for any part time or summer jobs you've had. Name your title, the employer and the dates for your service. Write a bulleted list that describes your on-the-job duties and your achievements on the job. Whether it's mowing laws, babysitting the neighbor's kids or lifeguarding at the local pool, these jobs show that you're responsible and abile to get the job done.

Include any volunteer positions, clubs or organizations you belong to. List sports you play, musical instruments you play and any leadership positions you've held.

List specific technological, computer, typing and writing skills you may have.

Proofread your resume and have someone else read it before you sent it out.