Students that want a job need a resume.  It can be difficult to know where to start or what to include.  This lesson will enable students to identify their skills and abilities.  Students will see sample resumes, and using their research write a resume that sizzles--one that delivers results!  Students will also have an opportunity to enter their resume in the Employment Development Department Resume Contest held each year.

Subject                         Computer Technology
Topic:                            Resume Writing
Grade Level:                11-12
Student Lesson name and URL:  ctap295.ctaponline.org/~lprince/student/home.html

California Business Education Standards

1.1.2  Compose oral and written business communications that demonstrate the use of critical
           thinking, decision making and problem solving skills.

1.3.3  Identify steps for setting goals and write personal goals and objectives

1.3.4  Examine aptitudes related to career options; relate personal characteristics and
           interests to educational and occupational opportunities 
 

1.  Students will identify their interests by filling out a self-assessment survey
2.  Students will identify the correct formats in writing a resume.
3.  Students will research the Internet for tips to writing resumes and apply them to their own resume.
4.  Students will identify action verbs and use them when typing their resume.
5.. Students will write a resume and type it in correct format.
6.  Students will submit their resume to an employer or to the Employment Development 
      Department's annual resume contest.
 

Introductory Activity
1.  Students will take a Pre-Test
2.  Students will find the Job Seeking Skills Web Site and use the assesment tool to get 
      started thinking about a career.They will download the Job Circle and the interest survey.
      After completing the survey, students will complete the Job Circle.
 

Enabling Activities
1.  Students access the Internet and find sites that show the two major styles of resumes.
2.  Students will print an example of each style and write the advantages and disadvantages
      of each style on their printouts.
3.  Students will access the site that has 15 tips for writing winning resumes.
4.  Students will be shown examples of resumes by teacher.
5.  Students will be provided a list of action words and they will practice using them in describing
      their skills when they fill out a resume worksheet.
6.  Students will make a table in Microsoft Word of Do's and Don'ts of Resume Writing

Culminating Activity
1.  Students will write their own resume and type it in correct format using Microsoft Word. 
2.  After proofreading by themselves, other students, and teacher, they will print it on quality 
     resume paper to be submitted to teacher and placed in their student portfolio. 
3.  Students may also submit their resume to the Employment Development Department's 
     annual Resume Contest held in March.
4.  Take Post-Test

Students will be assessed on the following:

Pre-test
Table of Do's & Don'ts of Resume Writing
Post-test
Resume

Instructor will grade the final draft of student's resume using the following Rubric.

For each criteria, students will receive a score from 1-4.
     4 = Exemplary--Exceeds Standards
     3 = Proficient--Meets Standards
     2 = Basic
     1 = Needs Improvement

                                                              Resume Assessment Table

The following chart shows the results of the Pre-test, Post-test, and the Final Resume project.

The results from this lesson can be viewed from an Excel spreadsheet: Click Here For Results
 
 
 

Introductory Activity

Pre-test  (Click Here)
Pre-Test Answers
Self Assessment/Job Circle Survey:  http://www.bcit.tec.nj.us/JobSeeking/self.htm.

Enabling Activity

15 Tips For Writing Winning Resumes:  http://www.questcareer.com/tips.htm

Action Verb Sites:   http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/svp/carct/verbs.html
                                      http://www.quintcareers.com/action_verbs.html

Resume Worksheet http://www.parkland.cc.il.us/ss/cpes/reswrk.htm

Culminating Activity

Post Test
Post-Test Answers
Resume
Resume Check List
Employment Development Department Resume Contest:  http://www.shastanet.org/edd/
 

Anderson Union High School District--Acceptable Use Policy
 
 

Click here for:    Final PowerPoint Presentation