Resume Writing
Suggested Resources
What Makes Your Story Shine on Paper?
Tier 1
10th Grade Class
60 mins
This resource helps students uncover their unique experiences and strengths, transforming them into compelling resume content. It's crucial for building confidence and ensuring their first resume truly reflects their potential.
Skill Sleuth
Tier 2
11th Grade Group
45 mins
This resource guides students in identifying and articulating transferable skills from everyday activities, part-time jobs, and volunteer work. It's vital for students who might not recognize their own valuable skills for a resume.
Resume Archeology
Tier 1
9th Grade Class
75 mins
Students will deconstruct and analyze various resume examples to identify best practices, common mistakes, and industry-specific nuances. This helps them understand the 'why' behind resume formatting and content choices.
How Do I Stand Out From The Stack?
Tier 3
12th Grade Student
30 mins
This personalized resource focuses on tailoring a resume to a specific job description, highlighting keywords and relevant experiences. It empowers individual students to make their application highly targeted and effective.
Action Verbs
Tier 1
10th Grade Class
40 mins
This resource provides students with a powerful vocabulary of action verbs to make their resume descriptions dynamic and impactful. It's essential for transforming passive statements into strong, achievement-oriented phrases.
The Resume Blueprint
Tier 2
11th Grade Group
50 mins
This resource provides a step-by-step guide to assembling the different sections of a resume, from contact info to work experience. It helps small groups collaboratively build a solid foundational resume structure.
Can AI Write My Resume?
Tier 1
12th Grade Class
65 mins
This resource explores the ethical and practical considerations of using AI tools for resume writing, teaching students how to leverage AI effectively without losing their authentic voice. It's crucial for navigating modern job search tools responsibly.
Proofread Power
Tier 3
12th Grade Student
25 mins
This individual resource provides specific strategies and checklists for meticulous proofreading, ensuring a polished, error-free resume. It's vital for preventing simple mistakes that can undermine a strong application.
Beyond the Basics
Tier 2
11th Grade Group
55 mins
This resource delves into advanced resume elements like portfolios, cover letter integration, and networking strategies. It helps small groups understand how a resume fits into a broader professional presentation.
Resume Redo Challenge
Tier 1
11th Grade Class
70 mins
This engaging resource challenges students to take a 'bad' resume and transform it into a professional, effective document. It fosters critical thinking and practical application of all resume writing principles.
Is My Resume Ready for Prime Time?
Tier 1
12th Grade Class
45 mins
This resource focuses on the crucial final review stage, where students assess their own and peers' resumes against a comprehensive checklist. It builds self-assessment skills and ensures high-quality final submissions.
Entry-Level Edge
Tier 2
9th Grade Group
50 mins
This resource specifically addresses the challenges of writing a resume with limited professional experience, helping students highlight academic achievements, projects, and soft skills. It's perfect for groups just starting their career journey.