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Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Resume Design

For Students 9th - 10th
This guide outlines critical issues in designing your resume, including "the quadrant test" and information on layout, serif fonts, and sans-serif fonts. Also includes a PDF file as a sample.
Article
Amby Duncan-Carr

Amby: Resume Writing

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you preparing to write your resume? Explore helpful tips to assist you in creating a powerful resume to get the job you are looking for.
Handout
University of Virginia

University of Virginia Career Services: Helpful Handouts

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Virginia Career Services Center offers numerous helpful handouts and career guides for the student preparing for a career. Handouts range from how to analyze your work preferences to how to write a resume. All handouts...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Twentieth Century Resumes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will use the Alabama Virtual Library and other reference materials available in the library to create a resume for a twentieth century historical figure from United States history, science, or literature. The lesson is designed...
Handout
The Write Place

Literacy Education Online

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Literacy Education Online (or LEO) is a great place to start if you need help with your writing. The homepage is organized around kinds of problems or questions you might have concerning your writing. Find your problem, click on the...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Tips for Writing Resumes

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you ready to apply for the job of your dreams? Explore tips for creating a great resume to help you get the job.
Article
Amby Duncan-Carr

Amby: Resume Formats

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the various styles of resumes! Using the three types of resumes as resources you can create a great resume to showcase your strengths.
Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: A Left Brained Writing Prompt: Rather Unlikely Employment Resumes

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
After studying the structure and writing style of resumes, create an unlikely resume for a specific thing in your life. What in your life might need to apply for another job some day, maybe when you are done with it? Your car? Your bed?...
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Other

Teen Analyst: Get on the Right Career Track

For Students 9th - 10th
Finding the right career is one of the most important things you have to do after college. This section contains a few articles to help you get on the right track.
PPT
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Resumes and Vitas: Scannable Resumes: Power Point

For Students 9th - 10th
A slide presentation on how to write, format, and punctuate a scannable resume.
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin: College of Fine Arts: Fine Arts Career Services

For Students 9th - 10th
University of Texas at Austin Fine Arts students can search for jobs, schedule career advising, or view courses. Resources for aiding in writing a cover letter or resume are available without a student ID.
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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Cover Letters

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking for tips to create a super cover letter? Use the cover letter resources to help you get an interview!
Handout
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Letters Concerning Employment: Resume Follow Up

For Students 9th - 10th
A guide and model for following up on an a cover letter and resume that have already been sent to a potential employer.
Handout
McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Career City Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in exploring your career interests? Using the Glencoe career city resources; you can explore self assessments, resumes, cover letters, and interview tips.
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Syracuse University

Elmira College: Doroth Canfield Fisher

For Students 9th - 10th
This unique site offers a Fisher (1879-1958 CE) "resume" that hightlights her educational and professional achievements, along with a list of her writings.

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