1. Resume and Email Etiquette Mrs. Johnson & Ms. Rollins

2. Why write a resume? Oh, I don’t know, maybe because every job you apply for in the future requires you to have one. Also, if they don’t require it and you submit one anyway, you look 100% more professional than everyone else who applied, and didn’t submit a resume. You’re welcome.

3. Getting started… Open Word Click on the Windows button in the top left corner, and select “new.” Scroll down the left hand window, until you see “Resumes and CVs” select this option. Select “Basic Resume.” Select “Resume (Equity theme)” –this resume allows you to fill in the blanks. Press the download button.

4. Writing and Submitting your Resume Filling it in:Once completed: This template allows you to plug in your personal information where designated. Where “objective” is listed, simply choose one from the class set on the desks, and modify it to fit your personality. If you have volunteer work, simply press enter above “skills” type “Volunteer” and list your experiences. Always list jobs and volunteer work in chronological backwards order –start with the most recent thing first. To enter references, press “Insert” then “Page Break” then type “References” and list them. Click the windows button in the top left corner and select “save as.” Title your document with your name and class period; example: Jackie Johnson period 7 BEFORE pressing save keep following directions: Scroll down on the left hand menu and select “shared,” then “student shared,” then “Jackie Johnson” and save it in your class period folder.

5. Email Etiquette It is essential to know how to write emails professionally, in order to be taken seriously and respected in the workforce. Also, an email sent unprofessionally is often insulting and rude to the recipient of the email and will not bode well for you.

6. Must have… A subject line that is concise and addresses the reason why the email is being sent. A professional greeting ▫To whom it may concern: ▫Hello Mr. / Mrs. _____, ▫Good morning/afternoon/day, A courteous comment to start off the email. A statement of purpose. Why are you writing the email? A closing with your name. ▫Sincerely, ▫Thank you, ▫Regards, Formatting: ▫You must use a professional font (Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri, etc.) Never use Comic Sans. ▫Never use all CAPS. Seriously. ▫If the email is formal, never use emoticons. ▫Must use professional language at all times; do not use slang, expletives, abbreviations nor acronyms. ▫Must follow basic grammar rules; do not have misspellings! ▫Must adhere to all of the requirements listed to the left.

7. Bad email examples from students: If you receive this, please respond before tomorrow morning. For some reason I was marked absent today in class, even though I was in class. I know we watched the end of The Great Gatsby. It might have been because Mr. Stoller had counted me absent because he did not take attendance at the beginning of class, but he might of taken attendance during the time I went to use the restroom. So if you could please alter this, I would be very happy. Hey can you let us turn in our poetry analysis + SAR work on Monday at the beginning of class, so that we have the weekend to finish. We were told today that it had to be turned in Friday, not next class.

8. An example: Hello Ms. Rollins, I hope you’re having a great day. I am emailing you about the rubric we discussed earlier today. I have attached the modified rubric that we should use in grading the essays. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you, Jackie Johnson

9. Composing your email Log into your student email ▫S######@student.roundrockisd.org Select “compose” In the “To:” field type in: Jackie_Johnson@roundrockisd.org Provide a concise and relevant subject line. Following the rules stated before, compose an email informing me that you’re sending me an email with your resume attached for review. Make sure you double check your sentences and press spell check. Attach your resume to the email and press send.