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This My Best Resume lesson plan also includes:
- Educator Guide (.pdf)
- Introduction to the Start-Up Videos
- Exploring the Grade 11 Lesson Plans
- Career Readiness Glossary - English (.pdf)
- Career Readiness Glossary - Spanish (.pdf)
- California Career Center Student Account Setup Instructor's Notes (.pdf)
- California CareerZone Student Account Setup Instructor's Notes (.pdf)
- My Best Resume
- Student Handouts - English (.docx)
- Student Handouts - Spanish (.docx)
- Job Description Example (.docx)
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For employers and recruiters, the first step in their quest to find good candidates is the paper screening process. They look at a candidate's application and resume and push forward the files of those who meet their requirements. Thus the resume becomes an all-important document. A richly detailed instructional activity teaches pupils how to develop an effective resume. They watch a short video introduction, examine examples of acceptable and unacceptable resumes, and discuss what makes a good resume. They then sign into their Job Central account and create their own resumes.
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Instructional Ideas
- Lengthen the lesson by a day or two and have pupils also create a curriculum vitae using a free online CV builder
- Have the class pull together resume information as homework the night before the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- One of six lessons in the Career and College Readiness series
- Make sure individuals have computer access and a California Career Center account
- Requires individual copies of six handouts
Pros
- The lesson is full of practical information presented in a student-friendly format
- Showing learners examples of good and bad resumes helps them build their own resumes quicker and with fewer errors
- Includes step-by-step directions for creating a student account
- Also includes suggestions for adaptations
Cons
- None