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The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews
The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

Building your high school resume

Business teacher and career technical department chair at BVNW Meghan Trader shares her advice and tips for high schoolers looking to build or improve their resume.
Danielle Croom • November 5, 2025

 

 

Iqra Nadeem 

Other tips

  • Chronological order: List experiences chronologically with the most recent at the top. 
  • Grammar: Don’t include “I” in your resume. Start bullet points with action verbs.
  • Skip the objective/summary section: “Your objective is to get a job, and you’re applying to that position, and that’s your objective.”
  • File format: “Make sure you submit it as a PDF so it doesn’t mess with the formatting.”
  • Interview preparation: “I always recommend [bringing] a stack of resumes (to the interview),” Trader said. Print them on slightly thicker cardstock to show you put care into your application.
  • Education: Include your high school and anticipated graduation date. “If you have an impressive GPA, include that, if it’s not, just leave it off,” Trader said.
  • Email: Use a professional personal email rather than your school email. “Your school [email] is going to disappear at some point,” Trader said.

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About the Contributors
Danielle Croom
Danielle Croom, Managing Editor
Danielle Croom is the Managing Editor for The Express. She is a senior and this is her third year on staff. Outside of newspaper, she’s involved in National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll and Psi Alpha. In her free time, Danielle enjoys listening to music while going on early-morning coffee runs, binge-watching her favorite shows and playing with her three dogs. She’s excited for another year on staff and is looking forward to growing as a leader and making more memories!  
Iqra Nadeem
Iqra Nadeem, Graphics Editor
Iqra is the Graphics Editor for The Express and this is her second year on staff. Outside of newspaper, Iqra participates in various activities, such as Crochet Club, Spanish National Honors Society, Medical Club, and much more. She enjoys reading, crocheting, hanging out with friends and playing with her cat, Mimi. Iqra is excited for her last year in high school and making more memories with the rest of the staff.