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Resume Writing — How to Write Your Own Resume
A lesson plan teaching students how to write their own resume — what to include, how to format it, and how to present work experience professionally. A lesson excerpt is free to read. The printable lesson, sample resume, and worksheet require Full Membership.
What Students Learn
Learning objectives
- What a resume is — a marketing document that gives employers a quick overview of employment history and qualifications
- Why writing your own resume is valuable — how to save money by creating it yourself with a computer and printer
- The two main resume formats — chronological and skills-based — and when to use each
- Why chronological format is generally preferred — it prevents missing key information and is easier for employers to follow
- What content belongs on a resume — personal information, employment history, education, and references
- How to identify and fix common resume problems to improve professional presentation
For Teachers
How to use this lesson
Read the lesson with students or distribute printed copies for independent reading. After reviewing the content, have students draft their own resume using the sample as a model. The lesson includes a sample resume and a worksheet for hands-on practice. Members can print the full lesson package — lesson, sample resume, and worksheet — for classroom use.
Discussion prompt: Ask students what they would put on a resume today. Even with limited experience, they can identify volunteering, extracurriculars, and skills — this grounds resume writing in something realistic and immediate.
Designed for Grades 7–12, high school, and adult education. Pairs well with job application and interview lessons to form a complete job-readiness unit. Also appropriate for career and language arts crossover instruction.
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Resume Writing — Printable Lesson & Worksheet
The full printable resume-writing lesson and worksheet, ready to hand out in class.
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