Human-resource professionals have realized children as young as five have begun to develop desired and marketable skills simply by surfing the Internet or using various software applications. Consequently, some children and young adults have acquired the new skill sets to prosper in today s technology-driven, faster moving job market whereas even some parents have not. So, with all due respect to parents who become actively involved in their child s job search, it s important to realize that it is not the same job market for teens and recent college graduates as it was for their parents. New work order Some staples of the American work ethic still apply. A high sense of responsibility, attention to detail and the willingness to go the extra mile to obtain a desired position remain highly regarded by employers.
Some teens bristle when asked to fill even a single page to make a resume.
Young people all seem to need to relearn what belongs and what does not belong on a resume, in part because they have received outdated advice. Unfortunately, many teens and young adults do not know how to pick out the key experiences that make them marketable job candidates. Capability cross-over Constantly left off of resumes by teens and college grads are key life experiences that can transfer to the workplace. If ever chosen, with the operative word being chosen, for anything, give deep consideration to including it on a resume. Chris was respected and so highly regarded by teachers and peers that the choice for a keynote speaker became obvious.