Minimalist High School Graduate Resume Template – Free Google Docs (No Experience)

This minimalist high school graduate resume template is built for early-career job seekers with limited or no professional work experience. With a clean structure and ATS-friendly formatting, it offers a professional way to present academic accomplishments, extracurricular involvement, volunteer work, and transferable skills.

Ideal for recent high school graduates entering the workforce, this template avoids overwhelming visuals and instead focuses on relevant strengths like reliability, collaboration, and adaptability — key qualities sought by employers for entry-level roles.


Template Features

  • Simplified header layout with aligned contact details and optional LinkedIn

  • Core sections: Career Objective, Education, Key Skills, School Projects, Volunteer Work, and Achievements

  • Bullet points highlight leadership, team participation, time management, and communication skills

  • ATS-compliant: no tables, images, columns, or design elements that block parsing

  • Easy-to-edit Google Docs format with preserved styling and spacing

  • Clean typography and spacing ensure readability for recruiters and hiring software

Format: Google Docs

Contributed by: Samantha Reed

Ideal for Roles Such As

  • Entry-Level Customer Service
  • High School Graduate Internships
  • Retail & Hospitality Jobs
  • Administrative Assistants
  • Front Desk or Receptionist Positions
  • Part-Time or Seasonal Roles

This template is ideal for roles where soft skills, willingness to learn, and a proactive attitude are valued over direct work history.

How to Use

Accessing and editing the template in Google Docs takes only a few steps:

  1. Click the Download Template button to open the document in Google Docs.
  2. Select the Use Template button located in the top-right corner of the page.
  3. Ensure you are signed into your Google account to save and begin editing the file.

Once saved, the template becomes fully editable — ready for customization, printing, and sharing.

Why Choose This Template

For high school graduates without work experience, the key to standing out is showing readiness, professionalism, and personal growth. This layout creates space for showcasing what matters most at this stage — school achievements, community involvement, and skill potential — without trying to overcomplicate or exaggerate the resume. It’s ready for both digital applications and print submissions.

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