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difference between a typical high school student’s resume and a high school student’s resume with certification. Which 
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RESUME WITHOUT CERTIFICATION 
 
MICHAEL O. SMITH 
123 Main Street 
Salt Lake City, UT 84107 
Phone:  888-222-1234 
 
EDUCATION 
 
George Washington High School, Salt Lake City, Utah 
Diploma 2015 
GPA:  3.5 
Key Club Member 
Student Body Treasurer 
Yearbook Staff 
 
ACHIEVEMENTS 
 
National Honor Society:  2013, 2014 
Honor Roll:  2013, 2014 
Varsity Football Letterman:  2013 
 
WORK EXPERIENCE 
 
Cashier, The Home and Office Depot 
June 2013 – Present 
(Part-time during school, Full-time in Summer) 
• Operated computerized cash register system 
• Stocking as needed 
• Assisted customers with large orders 
• Ensured clean work area 
• Assisted night manager with store security 
 
Lawn Care Service 
2010 – Present 
• Owned and operated neighborhood lawn care service 
• Mowed and landscaped up to seven yards during the spring and summer 
• Prospected referrals via word-of-mouth