Lesson Plan
Resume Rescue Roadmap
Students will learn to craft professional resumes by understanding key sections, applying formatting best practices, and highlighting personal strengths to create a compelling first impression.
This lesson equips 12th graders with essential workplace skills, boosting their confidence and employability as they prepare to enter college or the workforce.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Setup
15 minutes
Step 1
Two-Minute Pitch Warm-Up
7 minutes
Step 2
Resume Essentials Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Formatting & Section Deep Dive
8 minutes
Step 4
Strengths Spotlight Workshop
12 minutes
Step 5
Peer Feedback Share-Out
5 minutes
Step 6
One Improvement Reflection Cool-Down
3 minutes
Slide Deck
First Impressions: Resume Essentials
Why Resumes Matter
Key Sections Overview
Contact Information
Professional Summary
Education & Experience
Skills Section
Formatting Best Practices
Before & After Example
Key Takeaways & Next Steps
Activity
Warm Up
Cool Down
