Chronological or functional? Class members learn about the different types of resumes and then use a template to complete a draft resume. Next, they create, save, and print a professional resume. 

Concepts

career goals, career planning, career readiness, career skills, careers, resumes

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Additional Tags

college and career readiness

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners practice proofreading and editing a resume with errors

Classroom Considerations

• Place six poster boards around the classroom in advance
• Requires student access to computers with Microsoft Word

Pros

• Provides key vocabulary for a classroom word wall
• Includes additional resources, an enrichment activity, and a family/community connection

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.11-12.4