With lots of competition from your pals, it's essential that your resume stands out from the pack to woo business owners into giving you a chance. Even though your qualifications and experience may be non-existent, handing over a detailed resume demonstrates you are keen to get a job. 

Your resume is probably the most vital tool you have to sell yourself to an employer. While you may meet all the essential skills necessary to succeed in a particular job position, you have approximately 30 seconds to impress the employer before he/she decides whether to throw your resume in the bin.

You can find valuable information and samples on our Teen Jobs site, the internet, in books at libraries and in book stores. Do what best suits you, just make sure you have a guideline of what employers expect from a successful cover letter and resume. It is important that you recognise what skills and experiences are necessary for a particular job and highlight those in your resume. Perhaps visiting the organisation’s website, may give you a good insight into what they look for and types of employees they hire.   

Before you begin writing that perfect resume, it might be a good idea to investigate the do’s and don’ts associated with resume writing. Most importantly, ensure that all content is correct and accurate.