1. Get that Job: Writing a Resume
B-5 Prepare a resume, portfolio and cover letter

2. Study the resumes. Make a list of the common parts.
Bellwork
Study the resumes. Make a list of the common parts.
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3. Why do you need a resume? What purpose does it serve?
Discuss with a partner and be ready to share.
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4. Objectives Define terms used in preparing an employment resume
Identify parts of an employment resume
Develop an employment resume
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5. Find an example of each of these terms in a resume.
Objective: Define terms used in preparing an employment resume
Find an example of each of these terms in a resume.
Objective
Education
Skills
Awards
Activities
Employer
References
Experience
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6. What Should I Include? Heading
Objective: Identify parts of an employment resume
What Should I Include?
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Objective: What are you looking for? (optional)
Education
Skills (Give an example for anything you list)
Activities that are of interest to an employer
Awards or recognition

7. **Fill in each section as we go!**
Objective: Develop an employment resume
Resume Menu
Think of your resume as a document that will change often.
You can use this menu to pick skills and experiences that match the needs of an employer.
If you keep it electronically, you can add to it when you have new experiences or gain new skills.
**Fill in each section as we go!**
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8. If they can’t find you…They can’t give you a job!
Objective: Develop an employment resume
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This section includes Your name and contact information
Remember, if you’re including an make sure to create a professional address
If you’re using your cell phone, make sure your outgoing message is professional
If they can’t find you…They can’t give you a job!
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9. Objective State the type of position you are seeking.
Objective: Develop an employment resume
Objective
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.
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10. Education Start with High School Include your GPA only if it is good!
Objective: Develop an employment resume
Education
Start with High School
Include your GPA only if it is good!
Highlight any courses of study such as magnet or JTED programs
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11. Skills List skills that would be of interest to an employer.
Objective: Develop an employment resume
Skills
List skills that would be of interest to an employer.
Give an example of how you have used them.
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12. Work Experience Include volunteer work or paid experiences
Objective: Develop an employment resume
Work Experience
Include volunteer work or paid experiences
You can also include internships
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13. Any Special Recognition
Objective: Develop an employment resume
Honors and Awards
Honor Roll
Student of the Quarter
Competition Awards
Any Special Recognition
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14. Clubs and Organizations
Objective: Develop an employment resume
Clubs and Organizations
CTSO/FCCLA
Sports
School Clubs
Other clubs or organizations you belong to
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15. Objective: Develop an employment resume
Hobbies
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.
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16. Objective: Develop an employment resume
Technology Skills
Highlight any technology skills that an employer may be looking for.
This section is optional.
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17. Objective: Develop an employment resume
References References are people who can recommend you for your skills, abilities, and generally just say how wonderful you are.
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.
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18. USING the notes you just created,
NOW
USING the notes you just created,
develop an employment resume fo Barry from the Bee Movie
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19. Resume Rubric

20. Check your resume using the Resume Rubric.
Objective: Complete an online and traditional job application
Check your resume using the Resume Rubric.
Make any needed corrections.
Have a partner check it. Make corrections.
Staple a Rubric to your resume and turn it in.
Closure
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