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- 11th
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Students write a personal resume on tablet paper, using their own information, but following the template of a sample resume given to them. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students spend time listing the things they are good at. In this exercise, there are no limits; students are encouraged to list all types of skills. They focus on those skills and accomplishments that are directly related to their job target. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students research, organize, and type their resumes. They reflect on their own achievements and accomplishments in order to organize a description of themselves for a prospective employer. They use the correct resume format and standards for presentation. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss the basics of resume writing. They review resumes and discuss what is effective and what is ineffective. They select a resume and change it from one format to the other. They review the changes and discuss advantages. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students review basics of resume writing, and create their own resumes. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the process of writing a resume. They identify examples of casual and formal language, read an article on writing resumes, discuss key questions, write a resume, and discuss and edit another student's resume. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students conduct Internet research to determine how to properly create a cover letter, resume and follup-letter. Students then create their own letters and resumes using the Resume Wizard in Microsoft Word. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students write and format a resume for a chosen character from one of the pieces of literature they have read. Students may embellish the character's information as long as it accurately depicts the character's characteristics. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students in a special education program are introduced to how to write a proper resume. After writing their resume, they post it to a server and use the internet to search for jobs that they are interested in. They share their results to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students read two fictitious resumes and decide which one is good and which one is bad. They create a list of criteria for a professional resume. They discuss the importance of creating a professional resume when looking for a job. They create a resume, write rough draft and print a final copy. Full Review »

