This comprehensive guide to writing resumes is the perfect lesson. Empower your middle and high school students to make a lasting impression with my comprehensive resource! This engaging and informative PowerPoint presentation and accompanying reading materials are designed to help students create their first resumes, setting them on the path to success.
 
Our all-in-one resource covers essential resume writing concepts, formats, and techniques, using clear, easy-to-understand language and a touch of humour. By introducing resume writing at this age, students benefit from early skill development, increased self-awareness, improved planning and organization, enhanced confidence, and a competitive edge in job, internship, and college applications.
 
Included in this resource:
 
An engaging PowerPoint presentation that explores:
The purpose and importance of resumes
Resume formats and layouts
Essential resume sections
Writing tips and techniques
Hands-on activities for brainstorming, writing, and peer review
 
Comprehensive reading materials that delve into:
Resume formats (chronological, functional, and combination)
A detailed breakdown of resume sections
Tailoring resumes to specific job or opportunity requirements
Addressing common resume mistakes and pitfalls
 
Hands-on activities and assignments that encourage students to:
Brainstorm and plan their resume content
Practice writing various resume sections
Engage in peer review and feedback
Customize their resumes for different opportunities
 
A step-by-step assignment for creating a personalized resume with evaluation criteria and percentages.
 
Equip your students with the skills and confidence they need to stand out in today's competitive job market. Whether they're applying for part-time jobs, internships, or preparing for college applications, our "Mastering the Art of Resume Writing" resource will set them on the path to success.
 
Writing:
1.2 generate, gather, and organize ideas and information to write for an intended purpose and audience
1.4 determine whether the ideas and information they have gathered are relevant, appropriate, and adequate for their purpose, and do more research if necessary
2.1 write longer literary and informational texts with a clear focus, an appropriate form, and a style appropriate to the intended audience
2.3 coherently organize ideas and information, using a structure appropriate to the purpose, content, and audience of the piece
2.5 identify their point of view and other possible points of view, and determine whether enough evidence supports their arguments
3.1 spell familiar words correctly and unfamiliar words phonetically, drawing on a variety of strategies for spelling
 
Reading:
1.6 extend understanding of texts by connecting the ideas in them to their knowledge, experience, and insights, to other familiar texts, and the world around them
1.8 identify the point of view presented in a text, citing supporting evidence from the text, and suggest some possible alternative perspectives
 
Oral Communication:
1.2 demonstrate an understanding of appropriate speaking behaviour in most situations, adapting contributions and responses to suit the purpose and audience
1.6 extend understanding of oral texts by connecting the ideas in them to their knowledge, experience, and insights; to other texts, including print and visual texts; and the world around them
2.3 communicate in a clear, coherent manner, using a structure and style appropriate to the purpose, subject matter, and intended audience
 
 
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