Curated OER
Hire Me! I'm Nice!
Students create resumes. In this careers lesson, students look through classified ads and decide on a "job" to apply for. Students write mock resumes by using professional resumes as an outline.
Curated OER
Writing for Different Audiences: A Discussion of Cover Letters And Resumes
Students examine the process of writing a resume. They identify examples of casual and formal language, read an article on writing resumes, discuss key questions, write a resume, and discuss and edit another student's resume.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Resumes 4: Scannable Resumes
Gives definition, descriptions, guidelines, and a sample scannable resume that you can compare to a traditional resume.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: 15 Tips for Writing Winning Resumes
The thought of writing a resume intimidates almost anyone. It's difficult to know where to start or what to include. It can seem like an insurmountable task. Here are 15 tips to help you not only tackle the task, but also write a winning...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: A Dickens of a Resume
While studying Charles Dickens' novel, "A Christmas Carol," students can work on their writing skills by creating a resume of the characters in the book.
Other
Teen Analyst: Get on the Right Career Track
Finding the right career is one of the most important things you have to do after college. This section contains a few articles to help you get on the right track.
Other
Blue Sky Search: Resume Writing Tips
Creating a resume can be hard work. Luckily, you can come here to find lots of tips for creating the perfect resume.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Career Discovery: Preparing a Resume
As part of a career discovery unit, middle school students examine the need to prepare a resume and the potential consequences of giving false information in a resume. Using an online resume wizard designed for middle schoolers, students...
Amby Duncan-Carr
Amby: Resume Formats
Explore the various styles of resumes! Using the three types of resumes as resources you can create a great resume to showcase your strengths.
TES Global
Blendspace: E2: Performance Task Resume
A nine-part learning module with links to images, websites, videos, and texts to use while learning how to write a resume.