Writing a Resume For Someone Who Dropped Out of High School

Writing a Resume For Someone Who Dropped Out of High SchoolWriting a resume for someone who dropped out of high school? That's a tough one to get past. Unfortunately, as a former high school teacher, I know how difficult it is to even begin.The first question that pops up is: How did you get to where you are in life, and where did you go after? Do they ask about your educational experiences? Do they want to know why you left school? Were you eligible for the GED program?We all know what happens next: They ask for your transcript and diploma. In order to decipher your answers, I need to lay out exactly what happened to me in order to help you understand why writing a resume for someone who dropped out of high school is very difficult. However, this does not mean that it is impossible!What happened was that I took four years of schooling, and then enrolled in college, so that I could get my Associates Degree, but I did not get my diploma until I was a senior in high school. At this poi nt, I was accepted into a four-year university. In order to make sure that I got into the best school, I had to apply for several places at the same time. This meant that I applied to four schools, and that a lot of applications were filed by college staff.Once the application process began, I went to visit each college to look over their curriculum, and to see if I could qualify for admission. I went to each college, took a tour, and sat in on lectures. To me, this meant nothing. I had already done everything possible, so what was the point of visiting each college?The point is that it is fine to lose hope. I did. However, while I was there, I found out that the four colleges I applied to had something in common, and I will share that with you later.You see, when I dropped out of high school, I never attended class. Instead, I worked full-time, was married for eight years, and sent money home to my parents. I was a certified cashier and earned a reasonable wage, and the only reason I was accepted into any college was because they were only requiring a GED.The reason I was able to get my GED so quickly, is because I spent many years as a student. I attended classes, did homework, and passed tests. So, I was able to get into the best college and major, and I ended up earning my Associates Degree!