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Sample resume for a high school graduate / first time job applicant:Ace Ventura360 22nd St. #730Oakland, CA 92614home: 510.251.5990cell: 510.555.5555email: Education:Climate Hero High School, Oakland, CA2008-2012Experience:Climate Hero High School Action Team 2010 - 2012 Participated in an on-campus environmental club dedicated to stopping climate change via environmental projects Organized E-Waste Drive that diverted 10,000 pounds of electronics waste from the landfill Helped reduce 4,000 lbs of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions on campus in 3 weeks by motivating teachers to turn off lights and unplug gadgets during the ACE Biggest Loser: Energy contestChild Care Assistant2008 - Present Responsible for taking care of two elementary school students after school, on weekends and during school vacations.Achievements: National Honor Society, 2010, 2011, 2012 Academic Honor Roll, GPA of 3.5 or higher, 2008 - 2012Volunteer Experience:Oakland Public Library - Middle School English Tutoring Program2011-2012 Tutored 6th graders in English writing after school twice a week through the Oakland Public Library Literacy ProjectInterests / Activities: JV & Varsity Member - Climate Hero High School Tennis Team, 2008-2012 Editorial Assistant - Climate Hero High School Newspaper, 2011-2012 PianoComputer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and InternetSample email or hard copy cover letter message:360 22nd St. #730 (Your street address)Oakland, CA 94612cell: 510-555-5555 (Your cell)DateGaia Maplewood (Name of the person youre contacting)Hiring Manager (Title)Eco-Publishing Company (Name of the company)123 Green St. (Company address)Oakland, CA 94612Dear Ms. Maplewood,I would like to express my interest in the position of Editorial Intern for the Eco-Publishing Company. As a recent graduate with writing, editing, and administrative experience, I believe I am a strong candidate for a position at the Eco-Publishing Company.You specify that you are looking for someone with strong editing skills. As a former middle school English tutor, and an editorial assistant for my high school newspaper, I have developed the skills required to be a quick and efficient reader, writer and editor. I also have a strong background in environmental issues, based on the projects I completed with my schools environmental club, the Climate Hero High School Action Team. My maturity, practical experience, and eagerness to enter the publishing business will make me an excellent editorial assistant. I would love to begin my career with your company, and am confident that I would be a beneficial addition to the Eco-Publishing Company.I have enclosed my resume, and will call within the next week to see if we might arrange a time to speak together.Thank you so much for your time and consideration.Sincerely,_ (Signature, if sending a hard copy. No need to include the underline, just leave this space open)Ace Ventura (Your name typed)Sample resume for a college student/graduate:Ace VenturaHome: 510-251-5990, Cell: 510-555-5555360 22nd St. #730Oakland, CA 94612EducationBachelor of Arts, ACE University, Oakland, CA, May 2016Major: Environmental StudiesMinor: SpanishOverall GPA: 3.875; Honors each semesterStudy Abroad: Costa Rica - Spring 2015Related ExperienceLibrary Assistant, ACE University Library, ACE University Sept. 2012 - present Assist students with research best practices Designed a presentation, published to University website, outlining how to most effectively use all of the Universitys library facilities in undertaking a basic research project Perform general administrative duties to support professional staffFounder and leader, ACE University Environmental Club, Oakland, CAJan. 2013 - present Discuss the causes and consequences of climate change Empower students on campus to make smart daily choices that lessen the impact of their lives on the environment through video and media campaigns Led campus-wide initiative to power down lights and electronics during non-use hours, which saved the ACE University over $10,000 in energy costsIntern, Calles y Sueos Cultural Space, Costa RicaSpring 2015 Helped design and implement program in which community-based artists traveled to schools to work with children, teaching them about the environment through art Assisted in teaching complimentary English lessons to community membersOther Experience Pianist in ACE University Jazz Ensemble Member of extracurricular ACE University Tennis Club Editorial Assistant for School Newspaper, Climate Hero High SchoolSources: 1. Great site for entry level, includes resume & coverletter examples: /od/teenstu