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Objectives: Explain how to prepare a resume Gather all the components of a resume. Daily Information 2/23 . Warm Up: List three things that do not belong on a Resume. Agenda: Warm up Resume P.P. Review project guidelines Start resume project. What is a Resume?.
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Objectives: Explain how to prepare a resume Gather all the components of a resume Daily Information 2/23 Warm Up: List three things that do not belong on a Resume. Agenda: Warm up Resume P.P. Review project guidelines Start resume project
What is a Resume? • A summary about yourself that would be of interest to a prospective employer.
Your Resume Contact Information Objective Education Experience Honors & Activities
A Resume • The first meeting between you and the employer • Tells a great deal about you • Get you to the interview • Calling card, so remember that “First impressions are lasting ones.”
Can Your Resume Pass The 10-second Test? • 10 seconds is all the time an employer is going to give your resume in deciding to keep it or pass on it!
Resume Rules • No typographical or grammatical errors • Do not lie or exaggerate • Focus on strengths and accomplishments • Use 8 ½ by 11 inch white bond paper • Neat in black legible font • Written in past tense
Resume Rules • The page should look balanced • No ugly resume – format must be pleasing to the eye • Use NO abbreviations – spell out states, universities, organizations, etc. • Be sure it fits all on one page • Edit out unnecessary words – Outline format • Be sure your resume represents you in the best light possible
Resume Content • Identification information • Job objective • Education • Achievements • Work experience – duties or responsibilities • Related or volunteer experience • Extra curricular activities (memberships/affiliations) • Skills (computer/languages) • Interests
Resume Project • Create a resume by • Gathering personal job information • Formatting this information • Check your resume with rubric
Continue Resume Project • Leadership • Multi-Tasking • Communication • Negotiating • Problem-Solving • Adaptability • Computer Literacy Remember to include the following information in your resume:
Objectives: Explain how to prepare a resume Gather all the components of a resume Daily Information 9/23 Warm Up: What happens to price when demand for a product exceeds its supply? Explain your answer. Agenda: Warm up Resume Project Bottom Line
Objectives: Explain how to prepare a resume Gather all the components of a resume Daily Information 9/24 Warm Up: How does income affect personal decisions? Agenda: Warm up Resume Project Exit ticket
Objectives: Explain how to prepare a resume Gather all the components of a resume Daily Information 9/25 Warm Up: Should you use a variety of fancy fonts and style elements on your resume? Why or why not? Agenda: Warm up Resume Project Homework
Objectives: Gather all the components of a resume and create a rough draft. Daily Information 9/25 Warm Up: What stage of the business cycle shows that the economy is as robust as it can get? Agenda: Warm up Resume Project Resume rough draft with completed rubric is due at the end of class.