The Résumé

A résumé should be concise meaning...

• don't put in too much extra information

• spell it all out and talk about all you think you have ever done

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

A résumé should be reviewed meaning...

• spell check and proof read everything

• look at it once and be done

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

A résumé should be complementary meaning...

• show the employer you are proud of what you have done

• keep it simple

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

A résumé should be truthful

• true

• false

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

A résumé should be dynamic meaning

• use your everyday language

• use strong verbs to make your experience come alive.

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Who would be the best person to have as a reference?

• Your mom

• Your aunt

• Your coach

• A counselor you have never met with from school

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

How long should your résumé be?

• 3 pages

• 1 page

• it doesn't matter

• 2 pages

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

Should you talk about middle school classes and clubs?

• Yes

• No

Should you talk about volunteer work

• Yes

• No

individuals who can attest to the applicant’s abilities at work, school and in character

• Friends

• Contact Information

• Parents

• References

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4