Career & College Readiness Lesson Plans My Best Resume

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1 Career & College Readiness Lesson Plans Grade Level 11 Overview Career Planning Resumes are used as the first step in the job application process. A resume can either open or close the door to an interview depending on how well it presents the applicant. For this reason, it is critical students learn how to create a resume that is informative, concise, interesting, and well-structured. In this lesson, students will learn how to develop an effective resume. Learning Outcomes At the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Articulate the parts of a resume. Create a resume. Analyze positive and negative elements of resumes. Language Objectives At the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Verbally articulate the parts of a resume. Explain why certain elements of a resume are positive or negative. Standards Alignment California Common Core State Standards: College & Career Readiness Anchor Standards: o RI. 1; W. 4, 6; SL. 1, 6; L. 1, 2, 3, 6 California Career Technical Education Anchor Standards: o 2, 4, 7, 10 California Standards for Career Ready Practice: o 1, 2, 4 National Career Development Guidelines: o ED2, CM4 International Society for Technology in Education Standards: o 2, 6

2 Career Planning English Language Development Standards: o Part I: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 o Part II: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 Materials 1. Computer with Internet access for students 2. Computer with Internet access and projection capability for instructor 3. Projector and screen 4. Instructor Resources California CareerZone Account Setup Instructor s Notes (p. 6) PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) is formatted so that you can easily customize it for your class. This PPT is posted with this lesson. 5. California CareerZone student accounts (required) 6. Handouts California CareerZone Student Account Setup (p. 7) PowerPoint Outline (p. 8) 7. Sample Resumes (download; the link is in the Online Resources section) 8. Online Resources California CareerZone Resume Builder, California CareerZone Sample Resumes, CareerOneStop Sample Resume Walk Through, CareerOneStop h.aspx Academic Vocabulary Contact Information: is the information required to contact someone, such as an address or telephone number. 2 of 10

3 Career Planning Formatting: is the general appearance; the way the information is physically put on the page. Presentation resume: Presentation resumes are multimedia presentations and, unlike paper resumes, these give employers a better sense of the applicant and why s/he is the right person for the job. Reference: is a current or former employer or mentor who can provide a formal recommendation to a potential employer describing a person s skills, abilities, and work habits. Resume: is a summary of a job seeker s personal information that includes education, skills, work experience, recognitions, etc. Skill: is the learned ability to do something well; a particular ability.. Activity Students will learn how to create a resume and analyze examples of good and bad resumes. Lesson Procedures Preparation Students must have a California CareerZone account to use the Resume Builder. If the instructor or students do not have accounts, review both the California CareerZone Account Setup Instructor s Notes and the California CareerZone Student Account Setup handout. 1. Use the PowerPoint presentation to provide an overview. Stop and clarify any necessary information during the presentation. Give students the My Best Resume handout so they can follow the presentation and take notes. 2. Have students go to CareerOneStop (link in Materials section) and look at examples of resumes. You can also select a couple of resumes and project them on a screen so the class can review them together. 3. Have students do an Internet search to find and then review bad resumes. As a class, identify and discuss the differences between good and bad resumes. 4. Have students go online to the California CareerZone (link in Materials section). Students will need a CareerZone account. If a student does not have an account, distribute and review the California CareerZone Student Account Setup handout. Have each student set up an account. 3 of 10

4 Career Planning 5. Once everyone has an account, direct them to the CareerZone Resume Builder (link in Materials section). Instruct students to create their own resumes. You can get to the Resume Builder by going to CareerZone home page, select Grow from the top navigation bar, then select Resume Builder. 6. You may wish to have students print their resumes in various formats so they can see how formatting impacts readability. Caution students that the format and content of their resume needs to be tailored to the job for which they are applying. 7. Have students download their resumes and personalize their final product rather than using the final version created by the Resume Builder tool. 8. Have students save and then print at least two copies of their final resume: one for you and one for them. 9. Remind students to log out of their CareerZone accounts. Estimated Time One class session Evaluation Collect and review student-created resumes to check for accuracy, completion, and format. Additional Resources Resume Writing Tips, California Career Center JobStar Central Power Verbs for Your Resume [PDF], University of Northern Iowa Resume Do s and Don ts, Career Services, University of South Florida Adaptations Have students practice writing a resume by creating a resume for a fictional character Have students critique each other s resumes Have students research the history and purpose of resumes then write and submit a report 4 of 10

5 Career Planning Almost all industries have a preferred resume format. Have students research the different types of industry-specific resumes and report their findings. Have students identify the industry-specific resume format for the career they are interested in and write their resume in that format. Attribution The information for the Resume PowerPoint came from Job Star s What is a Resume? The URL is 5 of 10

6 Career & Education Planning California CareerZone Account Setup Instructor s Notes The step-by-step account setup instructions are in the student handout. As the instructor, it is important for you to know that: Students can complete some of the activities on the CareerZone without having a student account. However, students assessments results and occupational research will not be saved unless students are logged into their accounts. Because career and college planning is an ongoing process, having students save their work means they will be able to access it for another class or at a later date. To help your students remember their passwords, you may wish to establish a password convention. Here are a few examples: o o o student initial + class period + lesson title [tsperiod2highschoolplan] student initial + year + class period [ts2015period1] student initial + school s initials + year [tsdsh2015] IMPORTANT: State and federal laws govern the conditions and limitations for Internet usage by children under the age of 13. Before using the Internet, check your district policies and/or state and federal regulations.

7 Career & Education Planning California CareerZone Student Account Setup Follow these steps to set up your CareerZone account: 1. Go to CareerZone, 2. Select Sign In the button is at the upper right hand corner of the page 3. Select Create an Account 4. Enter the required information: Username Password Zip code (of your school) First and last names (Suggest you do not use your full name.) School name Answer the dropdown menu questions 5. Select Create account

8 Career & Education Planning PowerPoint Outline Your Resume is a Selling Tool Your resume outlines your skills and experiences so an employer can see, at a glance, how you can contribute to their organization. It has to sell you in 30 seconds or less It takes 30 seconds or less for an employer to decide whether your resume ends up in the consider file or the reject file. While you may have all the requirements for a particular job, if the employer does not quickly come to the conclusion that you have what it takes, then your resume failed. Tailor Your Resume to Each Job The most effective resumes are clearly focused on specific jobs and address the employer s stated requirements for that job. The more you know about the qualifications and duties required for the job and organize your resume around these the easier it is for the employer to see you have what it takes to do the job. Know Your Audience The more you know about the employer and the position, the more you can tailor your resume to fit the job. You will need information to write a good resume. Not just information about jobs you ve held in the past but also information about THIS job in order to put on your resume the most relevant accomplishments, skills, and experience. California CareerZone Resume Builder Outline Name and Contact Information Objective Work Experience Education History Military Service Skills Awards Certifications

9 Career & Education Planning PowerPoint Outline, page 2 Name and Contact Information Name Address Reliable telephone number o For any telephone number given out in a job search, the voic message must be professional sounding because this may be the potential employers first impression of you address Objective o The address you use in your job search must be professional looking because this may be the potential employers first impression of you The more specific you can be with an objective the better A one-size-fits-all approach will not impress potential employers Clearly state the type of job you are hoping to get Use the job titles the potential employers use, if appropriate Work Experience List formal jobs and names of employers from wherever you have worked Include informal jobs you have had such as gardening, babysitting, and even lemonade stand sales Include any internships or job shadowing you have completed Education History Begin with the most recent information and work backward High school students can list your high school and current GPA Students in a California Partnership Academy or career pathway program should include the name of the academy or pathway Military Service List Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps if applicable or choose Do Not Add Military Service Skills, Awards, Certifications Include recognition for achievements in and out of school o School certificates (such as honor roll), sports awards, etc. o Certification earned in career technical education course, etc. o Volunteer, community recognition

10 Career & Education Planning PowerPoint Outline, page 3 References As you build your resume, begin creating a list of people you can use as references Get permission from individuals you plan to use as references Avoid using family members Resume Types Different jobs need different types of resumes: Standard 1 page Expanded more than 1 page Portfolio a body of work Multimedia video, PowerPoint, or other online presentation format Resume Format What kind of format does each resume need to be: Targeted customized to the prospective job Chronological list work history in chronological order Functional focus on your skills and experience first Combination focus on your skills and list employment in chronological order Think about Looking at a lot of different resumes to get an idea of how varied they can be Checking to see if the company you are applying to has a preferred resume style Having others proofread your resume any mistakes and the prospective employer will stop reading and put your resume in the reject file