Completing A Resume - Vocational
Vocational
Table of Contents
Teachers
Definition:A resume is a brief written explanation of a person’s personal, educational, and professional qualifications.
Key Terms:
- Accurate - Correct information.
- Candidate - The applicant is the person who is applying for the job.
- Education Information - what grade you have completed and/or what school(s) you have attended.
- Extra Curricular - Activities other than academics such as sports, drama, music.
- Grammar - Correct use of punctuation, capital letters and word tense.
- Hobby - An activity done regularly in one’s free time for fun.
- Leadership - having the responsibility to provide directions to a group.
- Personal Information - Your personal information includes your name, address, phone number and any other important information about yourself
- Personal Statement - Two or three written sentences about yourself that tells the reader why you would be a good employee
- Proofread - Read your written work and correct errors
- Reference Letter - A letter that is written by someone who knows you who describes your character
- Resume - A brief written explanation of a person’s personal, educational, and professional qualifications
- Volunteer - A person who completes work or activities for no pay (free)
Discussion Points
A resume is a document used by a person to explain who they are and what they can do. The purpose of a resume is to assist the applicant in finding employment. The resume includes personal information; such as the applicant’s full name, home address, email address, and phone number. The resume should also include educational information. Applicants must include skills, leadership opportunities, interests, hobbies, and a personal statement. It is very important that all the information is spelled correctly. The use of proper grammar is also necessary. At least two references must be listed on the resume. The applicant must get permission from the individuals to list their personal information.
Activity 1: Components of a Resume
Review the major components of a resume with the class and have them complete Student Activity Sheet A.
- Student Activity Sheet A
- writing utensil
Activity 2: References
Discuss the process of asking someone to be a reference. Have the student complete Student Activity Sheet B.
- Student Activity Sheet B
- writing utensil
Reference Request -The applicant will:
- Choose people outside of the family
- Give the person at least one week to complete the letter of reference
- Choose a person who is familiar with the applicant’s skills
Individuals an Applicant May Use for a Reference:
- A teacher
- A neighbor who the applicant has helped
- A club/extra curricular supervisor
- A coach
Steps for Contacting A Reference:
- Find the person’s phone number
- Provide an explanation for what the job includes
- Ask the person’s permission to list them as a reference
- Thank the person for taking the time to write a reference letter
Activity 3: Completing A Resume
Have students download and complete the Resume on Student Activity Sheet C.
- Student Activity Sheet C
- writing utensil
Script Writing and Animation
Script Prompt: Pair students and have them take turns creating a movie clip where one student chooses a career they are interested in, and the other student uses the questions below to try to guess the career their partner chose. (Then switch) Students should name and record their scripts using SiLAS software, and save the final movie.
- Script sheet for each group
- Pencil for each student
Lesson Review
Allow students to complete the student lesson review sheet. Discuss answers when finished.
- Student Lesson Review Sheet - 1 per student
- Pencil for each student
Students
Go to only student curriculumStudent Activity Sheet A
Directions: Complete the following activity by providing an example for each component.
Student Activity Sheet B
Directions: Complete the questions below.
Student Activity Sheet C
Directions: Use the link below to open the Student Activity Sheet C and complete the Resume.
Student Lesson Review Sheet
Directions: Read the statement and check or circle true or false.