Resume Writing Lesson Plans, Cover Letters, Teaching Lessons, Worksheets

RESUME WRITING LESSONS AND WORKSHEETS
HOW TO WRITE YOUR OWN RESUME
		How to Write Your Own Resume An introduction to resume writing. Students learn how to write their own resume. Lesson includes sample resume and worksheet.
DEFINING A JOB TARGET
		Resume Writing: Defining a Job Target Resume writing can at first seem overwhelming. This lesson looks at the first steps of resume writing -- understanding your interests, learning about different jobs, and defining a job target.
SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
		Resume Writing: Skills and Accomplishments When writing a resume, you need to show a potential employer the skills that you are best at. In this lesson, students list their skills and accomplishments.
EDUCATION AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
		Resume Writing: Education and Extracurricular Activities This lesson is for the first-time job seeker. It focuses on information to include on a resume, including relevant coursework, education, part-time jobs, volunteer work, and extracurricular activities.
RESUME COVER LETTER WRITING
		Introduction to Cover Letter Writing Learn about cover letters and how to introduce yourself to a potential employer. Students determine what content should be in a cover letter and write a cover letter using a sample template. Resume Cover Letter Writing: Types of Cover Letters Students will identify the differences between the different types of resume cover letters and determine which type of letter should be used given different scenarios.

INFORMATION ON RESUMES AND RESUME WRITING
		Writing the Perfect Resume Writing a clear and effective resume is an important part of the job search process. Here is some advice for writing good, clear, well presented resumes. Writing Resume Tips Some basic resume writing tips and advice. Posting your Resume Online Here is some help to place and post your resume online, and make it more easily to distribute. Learn how to create and post an online version of your resume to help with finding a new job. Writing Cover Letters that Land Interviews The cover letter is where you let your potential employer know who you are in a more personal way. Here are some tips and advice on writing effective cover letters.
JOB SEARCH, CAREER, AND WORK INFORMATION
		Job Search, Work, and Career Information Career, work, and business resources and information. Advice and tips to help you with your own career and work skills including information on getting a job, job search, and interviewing. Includes information on business skills such as writing business letters and public speaking.

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RESUMES, RESUME WRITING, AND COVER LETTERS

RESUMES, RESUME WRITING,
AND COVER LETTERS