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Microsoft Word Lesson #2- Resume Essential Question: What do I need to increase my chances of employment when applying for a job? NTES Standard: 2. Social, Ethical, and Human Issues c. Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity. By the End of Grade 7-Students identify how they currently use technology and predict how they may use and benefit from its use in their future. Resources: Student Rubric: See Below Points: 20 Points Save As: "LastNameFirstIntial"Resume Directions: Podcast What is a Resume? Resumes are what people use to get jobs, right? Wrong! A resume is a one or two page summary of your education, skills, accomplishments, and experience. Your resume's purpose is to get your foot in the door. A resume does its job successfully if it does not exclude you from consideration. To prepare a successful resume, you need to know how to review, summarize, and present your experiences and achievements on one page. Unless you have considerable experience, you don't need two pages. Outline your achievements briefly and concisely. Your resume is your ticket to an interview where you can sell yourself! Creating Your First ResumeIf you are worried about writing a resume, or struggling with the task, you're not alone! But creating your first resume doesn't have to be an intimidating task if you understand the goal of your resume - to generate interest and interviews. It doesn’t have to get you a job and it doesn’t need to cover your life history. It simply has to pique the interest of the reader and answer the only question he cares about: will this candidate add value to my company? If your resume answers this question effectively - by clearly communicating your strengths - employers will want to meet with you. It really is that simple.Research Job Postings Of course, in order to demonstrate your value, you need to know what potential employers are looking for. Start by researching job postings that interest you. Look for frequently-mentioned requirements. Ask experienced professionals what they consider important when they make hiring decisions. Read professional publications and websites related to your target industry. Immerse yourself in your chosen field and learn as much as you can. Once you know what is important to employers you can target your resume to address those issues. What to Include on Your First Resume Many students and recent graduates worry that they don’t have enough experience to create a compelling resume. Don’t be concerned. Once you start to really think about your background, you’ll be surprised at what you have to boast about. The content of your resume will be determined by your own unique experiences, skills and background but as a general guideline you should include:
The key is to emphasize those things that demonstrate your value and to leave out those things that don’t. For example, if you are looking to work in Information Systems, your ability to program in C++ will be important - but the fact that you have won awards for water skiing won't! Don't include hobbies unless they directly relate to your goal. Resume Design Many people are surprised to learn that resume design is just as important as content, but it’s absolutely true. Research suggests that your resume has less than 20 seconds to make the right impression, so it must be eye-catching and easy to read. To get ideas for layout and structure, go to the library and study the resume books specifically written for students. All contain examples of professionally-written resumes and will help you decide on the best approach. Don’t use one of the pre-loaded MS Word templates. There is no better way to make sure you look like everyone else! As you work on your resume, keep your reader in mind and remember his/her basic concern: will this candidate add value? If you answer effectively by highlighting relevant skills, personal characteristics and accomplishments, your resume will open the right doors and generate interviews. Your Guide to Resume WritingHow to Prepare an Effective Resume1. Resume EssentialsBefore you write, take time to do a self-assessment on paper. Outline your skills and abilities as well as your work experience and extracurricular activities. This will make it easier to prepare a thorough resume. 2. The Content of Your ResumeName, address, telephone, e-mail address, web site address All your contact information should go at the top of your resume.
Objective or Summary An objective tells potential employers the sort of work you're hoping to do.
Education New graduates without a lot of work experience should list their educational information first. Alumni can list it after the work experience section.
Work Experience Briefly give the employer an overview of work that has taught you skills. Use action words to describe your job duties. Include your work experience in reverse chronological order—that is, put your last job first and work backward to your first, relevant job. Include:
Other information A staff member at your career services office can advise you on other information to add to your resume. You may want to add:
References Ask people if they are willing to serve as references before you give their names to a potential employer. Do not include your reference information on your resume. You may note at the bottom of your resume: "References furnished on request."
3. Resume CheckupYou've written your resume. It's time to have it reviewed and critiqued by a career counselor. You can also take the following steps to ensure quality: Content:
Design: These tips will make your resume easier to read and/or scan into an employer's data base.
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Resume Requirements!
Print, attach rubric and place in tray! Design Examples
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