140 likes | 253 Views
Introduction to Resumes. 10 th Grade: Resumes. Microsoft, 2011. Ramp-Up Resume Bingo. Go around and find someone who…._____________ No person can be used on your sheet more than once Try to make a T(t ) in your paper: 5 spaces filled vertically and 5 spaces filled horizontally. Discuss.
E N D
Introduction to Resumes 10th Grade: Resumes Microsoft, 2011
Ramp-Up Resume Bingo • Go around and find someone who…._____________ • No person can be used on your sheet more than once • Try to make a T(t) in your paper: 5 spaces filled vertically and 5 spaces filled horizontally
Discuss • Was it hard to find people to fit the descriptors? If so, which? • How many people… • Know what a reference is? • Have work experience? • Participate in extracurricular activities? • Volunteer? • Can identify his/her strengths and skills?
Pre-Test • What is the purpose of a resume? • What are three sections that may be found on a resume? • What are 2 strengths or skills you can include on your resume?
Objectives • Students will understand what a resume is and the important parts of a resume. • Students will identify skills and accomplishments to be included in their resumes. Eduers.com, 2009
What is a Resume? • A resume is a 1-2 page summary of your skills, education, and experience • Why do we need resumes? • Jobs • College applications • Scholarships • A resume is often your first impression when applying for a job, college, or scholarships
Sample Resumes • Look at the sample resume you’ve been given • Discuss in your group: • What are the main parts of the resume? • What information is included under each part? • How is the information organized? • Share with the class: • What are the main headings on the resume?
Resume Parts • The most common parts on a resume are: • Main heading with name and contact information • Work experience • Education • Volunteer experience • Extracurricular activities • Awards/Honors • Skills • References
Strengths and Skills Reflection • Before completing a resume, it’s important to start thinking about the skills and strengths you want to highlight on your own resume. • They will come through in the various parts of the resume. • Complete the Strengths and Skills Reflection in Family Connection or on paper • Use your postsecondary plan for ideas
Post-Test • What is the purpose of a resume? • What are three sections that may be found on a resume? • What are 2 strengths or skills you can include on your resume?
Review • The purpose of a resume is to share a summary of your skills, education, and experiences with prospective employers, colleges, or donors. • The parts of a resume include: • Main heading with name and contact information • Work experience • Education • Volunteer experience • Extracurricular activities • Awards/Honors • Skills • References • Discuss: What is one strength or skill that you possess?
Postsecondary Plan • Add the new strengths and skills you came up with on your reflection sheet to your Postsecondary Plan
Looking Ahead • You will be using what you learned today about parts of the resume and about your own strengths to create your own resume next class.
References • Microsoft Office Images. (2011). Retrieved from http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/ • Eduers.com. (2009). Resume Template. Retrieved from http://www.eduers.com/resume/Resume_Template.htm