This asynchronous e-learning course will introduce the learner to effective resume formatting and design. By the end of the lesson, the learner will be able to:Recognize the elements of a well-designed resumeCategorize resume components under appropriate headingsUse design principles to format a resumeEvaluate a completed resume for flaws
Material Type: Assessment, Interactive, Module
This asynchronous e-learning course will introduce the learner to effective resume formatting and design. By the end of the lesson, the learner will be able to:Recognize the elements of a well-designed resumeCategorize resume components under appropriate headingsUse design principles to format a resumeEvaluate a completed resume for flaws
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson
This is a four-part interactive lesson that can be completed in a virtual setting. Student can work through the individual parts on their own. The lesson includes the following learning outcomes: 1) Learn what a resume is and why you need one 2) Gain an understanding of the distinct sections that make up a resume 3) earn tips on editing a resume to make sure that it is organized and error free 4) Create your own resume to use now or in the future
Material Type: Interactive, Module
In this collection you will find all the resources shared originally at our Careers and Resumes workshop on March 10, 2021. This includes videos, resume templates, Kahoot! game, and websites. Topics include resumes, cover letters, job interviewing, job hunting, communication skills, and tips.
Material Type: Game, Teaching/Learning Strategy
Students will create a beginning resume that represents their current work experience and demonstrates their knowledge of rhetorical situations for professional writing.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson Plan, Unit of Study
This is a unit plan. It covers seeking job openings relative to a student's residence in Wyoming. We focus on writing a professional resume and cover letter to match a job opening found on the Wyoming at Work website. (other states have similar sites through their state Department of Workforce).
Material Type: Unit of Study
High school students are taught how to use resumes and cover letters to highlight their skills and make them stand out, whether applying to college or for a job.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Unit of Study
UNIT GOAL: To create a resume and cover letter for job search and to research skills needed for employment.UNIT OBJECTIVES:Effectively demonstrate the components of a resumeKnow why a cover letter must be included with a resumeUnderstand the importance of a resumeUnderstand the importance of a cover letterDemonstrate how to research companies for employment purposesMATERIALS:Computer with MS Word and Internet AccessComputer Template for Cover LetterComputer Template for ResumeBefore class: List objectives on projection screen using PowerPoint slideDISCUSSION:Why is research important in job search?What is research?When do you research a company?How do you research a company?How do you find out about companies hiring for postions you are interested in?What is a cover letter?What is a resume?ACTIVITIES:Use MS Word template to type a resumeUse MS Word template to type a cover letterPrint both documentsGo onto the internet and search for specific jobsWrite down three jobs that are of interest to youPrint out the web page for each company
Material Type: Lesson Plan
What is a cover letter? Use this handout with students to teach them Dos and Don'ts
Material Type: Reading
This unit of job search readiness instruction will guide students through the process of building a professional resume, cover letter, practice interview questions, and the creation of a professional eportfolio using Google Sites.
Material Type: Homework/Assignment
Slides that can be used to teach about cover letters in a workshop style.
Material Type: Lecture, Lesson
Includes three activities, samples, and examples.
Material Type: Lesson Plan
A Career Readiness Workshop is a Career Exploration experience on the continuum of Career Connected Learning. These workshops bring together students and industry professionals to take part in career readiness activities. Students network with professionals, take part in mock interviews, and generally build their confidence and skills related to interactions with potential employers. These events are a great way to help prepare students for meaningful and effective interactions with professionals. Industry professionals with an interest in supporting the talent pipeline and increasing the number of highly qualified young people in their local community also benefit greatly from a Career Readiness Workshop. At a typical Career Readiness Workshop -- which often includes dinner and networking-- industry representatives lead students through three interactive workshops over a three-hour period: Delivering an Elevator Pitch, Resume Best Practices, and Interview Strategies. This helps students develop a skill set to market the STEM skills they’ve attained through their studies. The event also gives opportunities for students and professionals to informally interact and network during dinner and after the workshops.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Teaching/Learning Strategy
A slide show that can be used to teach students about cover letter basics.
Material Type: Lecture
Slides that can be used and adapted to teach students about preparing resumes and cover letters.
Material Type: Lesson
In this mini-unit, students begin by creating a career plan and an education plan. After learning financial aid vocabulary concepts, students will play an online game called “Payback” to apply knowledge learned about paying for college. The activity concludes with students creating a personal resume and taking notes on job interview tips.
Material Type: Unit of Study
Students will identify key elements to include in a resume, discuss best practices, analyze another person’s resume, and write a first draft resume.
Material Type: Lesson Plan
Middle and High School educators across Lebanon County, Pennsylvania developed lesson plans to integrate the Pennsylvania Career Education and Work Standards with the content they teach. This work was made possible through a partnership between the South Central PA Workforce Investment Board (SCPa Works) and Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 (IU13) and was funded by a Teacher in the Workplace Grant Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. This lesson plan was developed by one of the talented educators who participated in this project during the 2019-2020 school year.
Material Type: Lesson Plan
At the close of the Cover Letters workshop, students will be able to: Write a cover letter that demonstrates understanding of the genre and meets audience expectations for content, form, and tone Close read a job description and tailor their skills and background accordingly Make strategic choices about what to include in a cover letter, demonstrating understanding of the function of each paragraph Draw on a variety of sentence structures to describe themselves and their skills Understand key differences between cover letters and resumes
Material Type: Lesson Plan
