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"The
presentation should consist of the student speaking about a passion they have or a meaningful life experience and their goals for the future. They must have a Power Point
or some other dynamic presentation piece (no poster boards)."
Required by school:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- 10-15 minute presentation with a visual (PowerPoint, video, performance, art)
Recommended by school:
- Personal Statement
- Post-Grad Plans
- Proof of Community Involvement
For this class you will be required to complete (and graded on) the Resume and Cover Letter.
Today we'll start the resume!
A resume is a one page summary of your skills, education, and experience. A resume is your advertisement to get you an interview.
For work experience and community involvement, You should include at least two one-line
descriptions of what your job duties and responsibilities were.
- Do not use “I” in descriptions of work or activities.
- Each description of your responsibilities should begin with a verb.
- For example, "Led small-group discussions." Not, "I led small-group discussions."
- If it's a current job "Supports and mentors new staff members."
- If it's a previous job "Supported and mentored new staff members."
Descriptions of your experience and abilities can begin with things like:
accomplish; achieve; analyze; adapt; balance; collaborate; coordinate;
communicate; compile; conduct; contribute; complete; create; delegate
direct; establish; expand; improve; implement; invent; increase;
initiate; instruct; lead; organize; participate; perform; present;
propose; reorganize; research; set up; supervise; support; train;
travel; work
Resume Form to complete today - Click File, Make a Copy to be able to type in your own responses.
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