get that job: writing a resume b-5 prepare a resume, portfolio and cover letter

Get that Job:

Writing a Resume

B-5 Prepare a resume, portfolio and cover letter

Study the resumes. Make a list of the common parts.

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Why do you need a resume? What purpose does it

serve?

Discuss with a partner and be ready to share.


Define terms used in preparing an employment resume

Identify parts of an employment resume

Develop an employment resume



Objective: Define terms used in preparing an employment resume

Objective Education

Skills Awards

Activities Employer

References Experience

Find an example of each of these terms in a resume.

Heading

Skills (Give an example for anything you list)

Awards or recognition

Activities that are of interest to an employer

Education

Objective: What are you looking for? (optional)

Objective: Identify parts of an employment resume


State the type of position you are seeking.

This is an optional piece of a resume.

Your objective might change with each

employer. Research the company and understand

their needs.

Objective: Develop an employment resume


Start with High School

Include your GPA only if it is good!

Highlight any courses of study such as magnet or

JTED programs



List skills that would be of interest to an

employer.

Give an example of how you have used them.



Include volunteer work or paid experiences

You can also include internships



•Honor Roll

•Student of the Quarter

•Competition Awards

•Any Special Recognition



•CTSO

•Sports

•School Clubs

•Other clubs or organizations you

belong to




Only include this section if you can show that your hobby demonstrates a skill desirable to an

employer. (Teamwork, Persistence, Responsibility, Etc.)

This section is optional.



Highlight any technology skills that an employer may be looking for.

This section is optional.



•You will need at least three!

•Do NOT use your mom, dad, brother, sister, or a friend your age.

•Teachers, coaches, neighbors, long time family friends, or someone you’ve worked with are good sources.

•Get permission before using someone as a reference.

ResumeName:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

4. Distinguished 3. Proficient 2. Apprentice 1. NoviceFormat: Created a professional

looking resume that was easy to read, consistent and contained all required headings.

Created a resume that was easy to read and consistent. Included all required headings.

Created a resume that is slightly difficult to read and is not consistent. Included all but one of the required headings.

Created a resume that was inconsistent and difficult to read. Did not include the required headings.

Content: (In addition to proficient standards) Used power/action words to describe all skills and abilities. Provided supporting evidence and examples for each stated skills.

Provided appropriate personal information. Provided evidence for all relevant skills and abilities. Has a complete work/volunteer experience.

Provided all relevant personal information. Recorded skills/abilities that may not be important to the job. Has incomplete work/volunteer experience.

Did not provide appropriate personal information. Has little or no information on skills or work/volunteer experience related to the job.

Grammar and Spelling:

Produced a resume with no errors.

Produced a resume with only a couple of minor errors.

Produced a resume with three or more minor errors.

Produced a resume with many errors.

Referred to self as "I" or "Me".

Used full sentences.MyT4L Rubric www.tech4learning.com

Notes:

Word Choice: Consistently used descriptive adjectives and power/action words.

Used descriptive adjectives and some power/action words.

Used phrases, but word choice needs development.


Objective: Complete an online and traditional job application

Write two to three tips for a job

seeker on writing a resume.

Share your advice with a partner.

Be ready to share with the class!

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