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Resume Building 101

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Lesson Plan

Resume Building 101

Learn essential resume components

Students will learn the essential components of a resume and how to effectively present their skills and experiences. They will create their own resumes by the end of the lesson. This lesson is particularly important as it prepares students for job applications, college applications, and other future opportunities.

Audience

12th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Learn essential resume components

Materials

Sample Resume, and Resume Components Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Greet the students and provide an overview of the lesson objectives.
  • Discuss the importance of having a well-crafted resume for job and college applications.

Step 2

Presentation on Resume Components

15 mins

  • Explain the key components of a resume: contact information, objective/summary, education, work experience, skills, and optional sections (e.g., awards, volunteer work).
  • Use a sample resume to illustrate each component.

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 mins

  • Engage the students in a discussion about what makes a resume effective.
  • Ask the students to share any prior experiences they have had with resume writing.

Step 4

Resume Building Activity

25 mins

  • Distribute the Resume Components Worksheet.
  • Instruct students to individually fill out the worksheet with their own information.
  • Assist students in formatting this information into a professional resume format.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Review the key points learned in the lesson.
  • Encourage students to continue refining their resumes and provide resources for further assistance.
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Reading

Sample Resume

This document provides an example of a well-structured resume. Students can use this as a reference when creating their own resumes.

Address: 123 Main St, Anytown, USA
Email: john.doe@example.com
Phone: (123) 456-7890

Objective: A motivated high school student seeking entry-level opportunities to apply skills in teamwork and customer service at XYZ Company.

Education:
- Cedar Hill High School, Cedar Hill, TX
  Expected Graduation: June 2024

Work Experience:
- Cashier, ABC Grocery Store, Cedar Hill, TX
  June 2022 - Present
  - Handled customer transactions efficiently.
  - Managed inventory and stocked shelves.

Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic programming skills in Python
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Worksheet

Resume Components Worksheet

This worksheet will help students organize their personal information and experiences into the key components of a resume.

Contact Information

Include your name, address, phone number, and email.







Objective/Summary

Write a brief statement about your career goals or what you aim to achieve.







Education

List your current school, location, and expected graduation date.







Work Experience

List any jobs you have had, including the job title, company name, dates of employment, and key responsibilities.







Skills

List the skills you have that are relevant to the job you are seeking.







Optional Sections (e.g., Awards, Volunteer Work)

Include any additional sections that showcase your achievements or extracurricular activities.







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