Title: Resume Writing Lesson 3
Grade Levels: 11,12 and post-seccondary
Subjects: English Language Arts, Vocational Technical
Learner outcomes: The student will produce a hard copy of an acceptable resume
Time frame: One 45-minute class period
Materials:
Teacher Notes:
· The student must be in compliance with the Acceptable Use PolicyProcedures:
· The student must have prior knowledge of keyboarding, computer and internet usage
1. The student will be introduced to the formatting
of a resume
Must be typewritten
Can only be one page
Must be completely honest
2. The student will be introduced to different resumes
Examples
of resumes
· Students will be encouraged to devise their own format based on
the examples shown
3. Students will be informed of some “do’s and don'ts of resumes
Examples
of “do’s
and don’ts”
4. The student will complete a resume using the word processing software
on their computer
5. Students will help proofread and edit each others resumes.
6. Finished resumes will then be assigned a grade.
Modifications:
Appropriate for all subjects areas
Evaluation/Assessment:
Completion of a personal resume
Office Technology
OFT 56 - develop and update a resume
Marketing
MRK 12 - Complete the procedures for obtaining employment (resume, letter of application, job application, job search, interview, follow-up letters).
WV STATE PROCESS/WORKPLACE GOALS
CAREER DEVEL0PMENT:
PW.47 prepare a job or college application, résumé, and write appropriate cover and follow-up letters
SELF MANAGEMENT:
PW.36 stay with an assignment or task to completion
PW.37 demonstrate self-motivation
PW.38 work independently without direct supervision
TECHNOLOGY:
PW.30 demonstrate the ability to use word processing
COMMUNICATION:
PW.9 use correct grammar when speaking and writing
PW.10 use correct punctuation, spelling, vocabulary and grammar in
all written work
PROBLEM SOLVING:
PW.2 given a set of rules, directions, or instructions, apply them to
solve a problem or accomplish a task
PW.3 given multiple tasks, prioritize them according to importance
and prepare a time frame and schedule to accomplish the tasks
Standard 4: Pursues specific jobs
1. Determines key contacts within a prospective employer's organization
2. Determines specific procedures for applying for a specific job
5. Identifies the procedures involved in applying for a job at a company's
personnel office
Author:
Kathy Kolar, Marion
County Technical Center
Gary Rinehart, Marion
County Technical Center
Lisa Wayne, Marion
County Technical Center
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