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Key to the Future
Chapter 6, Lesson 2Chapter 6, Lesson 2
Warm-Up QuestionsWarm-Up Questions
CPS Questions 1 – 2CPS Questions 1 – 2
Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPSNote for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS
Key to the Future
The Purpose of a Résumé The Purpose of a Résumé Types of Résumés Types of Résumés Six Tips for Writing a Great Résumé Six Tips for Writing a Great Résumé Preparing a Personal RésuméPreparing a Personal Résumé Cover LettersCover Letters PortfoliosPortfolios
Chapter 6, Lesson 2Chapter 6, Lesson 2
Key to the Future
Make a list of the things that you’ve Make a list of the things that you’ve done that would make you a valuable done that would make you a valuable employee. Include work, education, employee. Include work, education, and outside activities. You’ve just and outside activities. You’ve just taken the first step in preparing your taken the first step in preparing your résumé!résumé!
Chapter 6, Lesson 2Chapter 6, Lesson 2
Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPSNote for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS
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Helps the person in charge of Helps the person in charge of hiring get to know you: hiring get to know you: What is your background? What is your background? What are your skills? What are your skills? What experience do you have? What experience do you have? How are you different from How are you different from other people applying for other people applying for the job?the job?
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A A résumérésumé is a brief summary of your work is a brief summary of your work experience and qualificationsexperience and qualifications
Everyone should have a résuméEveryone should have a résumé Main purpose is to get an interviewMain purpose is to get an interview
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ChronologicalChronological RésuméRésumé Lists your jobs, education, and other relevant Lists your jobs, education, and other relevant
accomplishments in reverse chronological accomplishments in reverse chronological orderorder
FunctionalFunctional RésuméRésumé Arranges your information under skill Arranges your information under skill
headings, without focusing on datesheadings, without focusing on dates
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Hybrid RésuméHybrid Résumé A combination of the chronological and A combination of the chronological and
functional formatsfunctional formats Targeted RésuméTargeted Résumé
Includes the title of the job or career you are Includes the title of the job or career you are seekingseeking
Electronic RésuméElectronic Résumé A résumé prepared specifically for online useA résumé prepared specifically for online use
Chapter 6, Lesson 2Chapter 6, Lesson 2
Key to the Future
Chapter 6, Lesson 2Chapter 6, Lesson 2
Learning Check QuestionsLearning Check Questions
CPS Questions 3 – 4CPS Questions 3 – 4
Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPSNote for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS
Key to the Future
On the worksheet provided, organize the On the worksheet provided, organize the information you learned about different information you learned about different types of résumés.types of résumés.
Be prepared to share your answers with the Be prepared to share your answers with the class.class.
Chapter 6, Lesson 2Chapter 6, Lesson 2
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Use Use active verbsactive verbs Verbs that give your résumé power and directionVerbs that give your résumé power and direction
Give facts, figures, results, and numbersGive facts, figures, results, and numbers Numbers work well on résumésNumbers work well on résumés
Give your résumé a personalityGive your résumé a personality Make your résumé reflect the things that are Make your résumé reflect the things that are
unique about youunique about you
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Be honestBe honest Keep it PositiveKeep it Positive
Do not put anything in your résumé that could be Do not put anything in your résumé that could be interpreted as criticism, conflict or hostilityinterpreted as criticism, conflict or hostility
Keep it conciseKeep it concise Should be 1 page or lessShould be 1 page or less
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Learning Check QuestionsLearning Check Questions
CPS Questions 5 – 6CPS Questions 5 – 6
Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPSNote for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS
Chapter 6, Lesson 2Chapter 6, Lesson 2
Key to the Future
Using the worksheet, review sample Using the worksheet, review sample résumés and provide tips for improving résumés and provide tips for improving them. them.
Be prepared to share your results with the Be prepared to share your results with the class.class.
Chapter 6, Lesson 2Chapter 6, Lesson 2
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Gather your information:Gather your information: Full-time or part-time jobs Full-time or part-time jobs EducationEducation Volunteer work Volunteer work Hobbies and free-time activitiesHobbies and free-time activities Awards and honors Awards and honors Anything else that might be interesting to an Anything else that might be interesting to an
employeremployer Organize your informationOrganize your information
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Job ObjectiveJob Objective A brief statement that describes the type of A brief statement that describes the type of
position you are seekingposition you are seeking Summary of QualificationsSummary of Qualifications
A brief overview of your skills, experience, and A brief overview of your skills, experience, and knowledgeknowledge
EducationEducation Include your GPA if over 3.0Include your GPA if over 3.0
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Employment HistoryEmployment History Related Professional ExperienceRelated Professional Experience OtherOther References and Letter of RecommendationsReferences and Letter of Recommendations
Do not include references on a résuméDo not include references on a résumé
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Do not include personal information on Do not include personal information on your résumé:your résumé:
AgeAge Marital StatusMarital Status ChildrenChildren RaceRace ReligionReligion State of HealthState of Health Social Security NumberSocial Security Number
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You’ll need several draftsYou’ll need several drafts If your résumé is not well prepared, you will If your résumé is not well prepared, you will
probably not get an interviewprobably not get an interview Proofread carefullyProofread carefully Have at least 3 people review for content Have at least 3 people review for content
and correctnessand correctness
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Use an appealing format and layout:Use an appealing format and layout: The résumé should look neatThe résumé should look neat Single-spaced textSingle-spaced text 11 or 12 point font11 or 12 point font 1 or 1.5 inch margins1 or 1.5 inch margins Vary fonts for attractiveness, but don’t overdo Vary fonts for attractiveness, but don’t overdo
itit Highlight important points with capitalization, Highlight important points with capitalization,
bolding, or underscores, but don’t overdo itbolding, or underscores, but don’t overdo itChapter 6, Lesson 2Chapter 6, Lesson 2
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Number and identify pagesNumber and identify pages Forget the titleForget the title Use standard 8.5-by-11-inch Use standard 8.5-by-11-inch
white, ivory, or light-gray paper white, ivory, or light-gray paper Print using a letter-quality Print using a letter-quality
printer with dark inkprinter with dark ink If you mail, use a 9-by-12-inch or If you mail, use a 9-by-12-inch or
10-by-13-inch envelope10-by-13-inch envelope
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Most of the guidelines for a print résumé Most of the guidelines for a print résumé also apply to an electronic résuméalso apply to an electronic résumé
ContentContent The most important aspect is to use The most important aspect is to use
keywordskeywords A specific word that a computer looks for when A specific word that a computer looks for when
searching a databasesearching a database
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Format:Format: Save as text onlySave as text only May not be able to use boldface, underlined, or May not be able to use boldface, underlined, or
italic type; document borders; or headers or italic type; document borders; or headers or footersfooters
Don’t center headingsDon’t center headings Put your name at the top, along with the title of Put your name at the top, along with the title of
the job you are seekingthe job you are seeking Put your address, e-mail address, and phone Put your address, e-mail address, and phone
number at the bottom of the last pagenumber at the bottom of the last pageChapter 6, Lesson 2Chapter 6, Lesson 2
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Chapter 6, Lesson 2Chapter 6, Lesson 2
Learning Check QuestionsLearning Check Questions
CPS Questions 7 – 8CPS Questions 7 – 8
Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPSNote for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS
Key to the Future
Create a résumé you can use for job Create a résumé you can use for job applications.applications.
Be prepared to share your résumé Be prepared to share your résumé with the class.with the class.
Chapter 6, Lesson 2Chapter 6, Lesson 2
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Cover LetterCover Letter Gives prospective employers Gives prospective employers
further information about further information about you that is not in your résuméyou that is not in your résumé
Identifies the position you’re Identifies the position you’re applying for and explains applying for and explains why you’re suitable for itwhy you’re suitable for it
Always include a cover letter Always include a cover letter to your résuméto your résumé
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OpeningOpening Address a specific personAddress a specific person
First ParagraphFirst Paragraph State the position you are applying forState the position you are applying for Explain why the company is attractive to youExplain why the company is attractive to you
Second and Third ParagraphsSecond and Third Paragraphs State your qualifications for the position State your qualifications for the position
Closing ParagraphClosing Paragraph Always ask for an interviewAlways ask for an interview
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PortfolioPortfolio An instrument that gives employers a An instrument that gives employers a
comprehensive picture of an applicantcomprehensive picture of an applicant Includes items that can’t accompany your Includes items that can’t accompany your
cover letter or résumécover letter or résumé
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Education and Relevant TrainingEducation and Relevant Training Past Work ExperiencePast Work Experience AchievementsAchievements Participation in Clubs, Teams, Societies, Participation in Clubs, Teams, Societies,
and Associationsand Associations Volunteer Programs, Community Service Volunteer Programs, Community Service
ProjectsProjects PublicationsPublications
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Chapter 6, Lesson 2Chapter 6, Lesson 2
Learning Check QuestionsLearning Check Questions
CPS Questions 9 – 10CPS Questions 9 – 10
Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPSNote for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS
Key to the Future
Create a cover letter for a specific Create a cover letter for a specific job opening.job opening.
Be prepared to share your cover Be prepared to share your cover letter with the class.letter with the class.
Chapter 6, Lesson 2Chapter 6, Lesson 2
Key to the Future
Chapter 6, Lesson 2Chapter 6, Lesson 2
The Purpose of a Résumé The Purpose of a Résumé Types of Résumés Types of Résumés Six Tips for Writing a Great Résumé Six Tips for Writing a Great Résumé Preparing a Personal RésuméPreparing a Personal Résumé Cover LettersCover Letters PortfoliosPortfolios
Key to the Future
Chapter 6, Lesson 2Chapter 6, Lesson 2
Review QuestionsReview Questions
CPS Questions 11 – 12CPS Questions 11 – 12
Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPSNote for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS
Key to the Future
Building interviewing skillsBuilding interviewing skills
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