1. Resume Naviance Family Connection
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2. Learning Outcome
Students will be able to write a resume showcasing their skills, experiences and education that they can use when applying for a job, a scholarship or college.
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3. Lesson Tasks Complete your Resume Self-Inventory
Fill out your Resume Data Sheet
Build your resume using Resume Builder in Naviance Family Connection
Search for careers (located under the careers tab) and research skills and knowledge
Complete the Resume Peer Review
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4. The Purpose of a Resume
A resume is the “bait” that gets you in the door for an interview To obtain an interview and convince the employer you are unique You are selling yourself
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5. A bad resume can prevent you from getting the interview
A bad resume can prevent you from getting the interview. If there is no interview, there’s no chance of getting the job!
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6. Things to Remember When Writing a Resume
Must be well organized Do not use “I” in a resume, but use statements when writing the description Must be easy to read and to the point Employers generally spend seconds scanning a single resume Tells how you fit the position and why you are the best candidate for the job
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7. First Impressions
A resume serves as your first impression to an employer/college A resume is an important document that allows people to get to know you before an interview Even the strongest writers need editors to review their work A single mistake on a resume will be caught by someone reviewing it, so seek the help of your teachers/peers for editing
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8. Customize Resume
Most effective resumes are customized to a specific job
Research both the position and the company
Helps you determine the essential skill they want
Helps you determine what you need to know in order to be qualified to do the job
Customize your resume based on what the employer stated as the job requirements
Do NOT exaggerate or lie on a resume
Employers will expect you to be able to do everything you say you can do
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9. Resume Self - Inventory
It is important to reflect on your skills, strengths and experiences. Before going further, complete the Resume Self-Inventory
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10. Resume Data Sheet
Before you begin to build your resume, fill out the Resume Data Sheet Once you have completed the Resume Data Sheet, you can begin to build your resume in Resume Builder
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11. Log-in to Naviance Family Connection
username: student ID
password: last 4 digits of your student ID and the day you were born
(xxxx-last four digits of student ID and XX Birthday day)
Example:
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12. Resume In the interesting things about me section, select resume
On the Naviance Family Connection homepage, select about me tab
In the interesting things about me section, select resume
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13. Optional depending on qualifications
Parts of a Resume
Objective
Summary
Work experience
Education
Volunteer Service
Extracurricular Activities
Awards/Certificates
Skills/Academic Achievement
Music/Artistic Achievement
Athletic Achievement
Leadership
Additional Information
References
Optional depending on qualifications
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14. What’s an Objective?
A Objective is a brief statement that appears at the top of a resume that expresses the applicant’s career goal or desired occupation Using the drop down menu, select Objective to begin
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15. Summary
A Summary is a quick way to highlight the most significant accomplishments and skills on your resume
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16. Work Experience
For Work Experience, make sure you list any job that gave you useful experience or skills Even if you didn’t get paid, you worked for a parent or relative, or you worked for yourself, you probably still gained valuable experience and accomplished something meaningful
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17. Education
For Education include coursework related to the job objective, apprenticeships, workshops or seminars List other interesting things you have studied to show that you are a well-rounded person
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18. Adding References
References may NOT be family members unless they are your employer You must have permission from each person listed to use them as a reference Verify with each reference how they would prefer to be contacted References can make a big difference Always think about how your supervisor would describe you to others
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19. Need Help? Read the Tips
Read the TIPS, located on the right side of the drop down menu
The TIPS will give you suggestions and examples to use as a reference when writing your resume
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20. Edit or Delete Features in Resume
If you need to edit or delete sections of your resume, use the pencil or red circle icons to edit or delete items
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21. Customizing Your Resume
Once you are finished writing your resume, open the Customize
Your Printable Resumes tab
You will need to Name your resume
You will also need to select a Format to use
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22. Select Your Resume Format
Functional resume, or skills-based resume, highlights skills and accomplishments rather than work experience Chronological resume highlights your work experience Combination resume is a combination of chronological and functional formats to bring attention to the most relevant information to meet employer’s needs
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23. Style 1- Combination Format Resume
Combination resume is a combination of chronological and functional formats to bring attention to the most relevant information to meet employer’s needs
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24. Style 2- Functional Resume
Functional resume, or skills-based resume, highlights skills and accomplishments rather than work experience
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25. Save and Print Your Resume
Once you have completed your resume, you will need to Save You can also print your resume, by selecting create a new print format
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26. Research Your Career Objective
Open explore careers & clusters under the careers tab, enter your desired career that matches your resume objective
Research Overview, Knowledge & Skills to see if your resume summary matches the required skills and knowledge
Make revisions on your resume, if needed
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27. Things to Remember. . .
You should update your resume on a regular basis
Resumes are very useful when it comes time for teacher recommendations
Teachers will typically ask for resumes so that their recommendations are more personal
Students should create multiple resumes
Doing so will allow for different resumes for scholarships, employment, college, etc.
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28. Review
What is the purpose of a resume? What is the different between a combination resume and a functional resume? Can you include relatives on your resume?
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29. Review
What is the purpose of a resume? A resume is the bait that gets you in the door for an interview To obtain an interview and convince the employer you are unique You are selling yourself What is the different between a combination resume and a functional resume? Combination resume is a combination of chronological and functional formats to bring attention to the most relevant information to meet employer’s needs Functional resume, or skills-based resume, highlights skills and accomplishments rather than work experience Can you include relatives on your resume? NO!!! Only if they are your employer.
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30. Complete the Lesson…
Write your resume using Naviance Have another class member complete the Resume Peer Review for your resume and submit with your resume
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