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Resume Writing for High School Students

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Looking to teach your high schoolers how to write a resume? A strong plan for doing so is detailed here. Class members examine a poorly written example and then create their own original resumes using an organizer and Word template. Once their work is complete, learners complete a peer assessment. All materials are included.

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resumes, career planning, career readiness, career skills

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resume, career skills, job preparation, career readiness, english language arts
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Grade
9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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