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Think volunteering doesn’t count as experience? Think again. Learn how unpaid roles can help teens build skills, boost résumés, and land real jobs.

Looking for your first job? Whether you want to earn money, gain experience, or build your résumé — your first job matters. But here’s the truth: you don’t need the “perfect” job to learn real skills .

Avoid these common résumé mistakes most teens make — and learn what to write instead to stand out to employers with a clean, professional résumé.

Your résumé doesn’t have to be perfect — just polished. See real before-and-after résumé examples that show how small edits can make a big difference.

Want to impress employers before your first job? These 10 soft skills — from time management to teamwork — will help you stand out and feel ready to work.

Need a reference for a job or volunteer role? Learn how to ask a teacher, coach, or mentor — even if it’s your first time. Scripts, tips, and confidence boosters included.

Volunteering is one of the best ways to build your résumé — even if you’ve never had a job. Learn what kind of teen volunteer work actually stands out and how to describe it with confidence.

No job history? No problem. Learn how to build a strong, confidence-boosting résumé as a teen — even if you’ve never had a job before. We’ll show you what to include, how to organize it, and how to highlight your strengths in a way that gets noticed.