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Sunday, April 8, 2012

4-9 Resumes

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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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