How South Delta Students Can Build a Great Resume for Summer Jobs

By Robert Skinner | WBN News | June 5, 2025
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A well-crafted resume can open doors — even for first-time job seekers. If you're a South Delta student hunting for a summer job, it’s time to upgrade from school projects to professional pages.

Here’s how to make your resume stand out to local employers like Save-On-Foods, Dairy Queen, and Delta Parks.

1. Start with Your Contact Info
Include your full name, phone number, email, and city (e.g., "Ladner, BC").

2. Write a Simple Objective Statement
Example: "Motivated high school student seeking a part-time position to gain work experience and contribute to a team environment."

3. Highlight Your Education
List your current school and grade (e.g., “Grade 11, South Delta Secondary School”).

4. Add Volunteer or School Experience
Coaching, tutoring, band leadership, fundraising — it all counts!

5. List Key Skills
Communication, teamwork, punctuality, computer knowledge, cash handling, etc.

6. References?
Say “Available upon request” unless an employer asks for names up front.

7. Use AI to Help You Write
Not sure what to say or how to format things? Tools like ChatGPT can help you brainstorm, improve your wording, or build your resume from scratch.
Try this prompt:

“Help me write a one-page resume for a high school student with no job experience who is applying for a part-time summer job in retail.”

AI can suggest wording, structure, and even tailor your resume to different job types.

Pro Tip: Keep it to one page. Use a clean layout and consistent font. If you don’t have Microsoft Word, try Google Docs or Canva’s free resume templates.

Your first resume doesn’t need job experience — just effort and honesty. Show employers you’re reliable, willing to learn, and ready to show up!

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