A resume is a key requirement in the job application process. As part of a career unit study for high school freshmen, pairs critique a bad resume, brainstorm as a whole class what should be included in a resume, and then as individuals, use a resume information guide to generate their resumes.

Concepts

resumes, career goals, career planning, career skills, Writing

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Instructional Ideas

• Just for fun, have interested class members create a resume for their favorite superhero or supervillain

Classroom Considerations

• Class members must have access to devices with internet to link to the Activity Resumes at EducationQuest
• Requires copies of three handouts

Pros

• The resume for Jane Q. Johnson is provided in word format and may be modified by instructors

Cons

• None