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8/12/2018

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By: Andrea Wolf & Karen Ziegler

WHY IS A RESUME IMPORTANT?

It is your marketing tool.
- An application is a legal document used to collect the exact same information from each applicant.
- A resume is used to highlight your skills.
Almost everyone needs a resume in today’s competitive job market. Even teenagers seeking their first “real” job can benefit by having a resume.

WHAT SHOULD A RESUME INCLUDE?

Identification
- Give your name, address, telephone number and email address
- Jill Goodfellow 123 Main Street Pewaukee, WI 53072 (262)6911234 jill.goodfellow@yahoo.com

WHAT SHOULD A RESUME INCLUDE?

Summary
Include 3 to 5 statements which describe your
Qualifications.
- Enthusiastic and hardworking high school student.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Driven to succeed and attain goals.
- Able to work both independently as well as part of a team.

WHAT SHOULD A RESUME INCLUDE?

Education
- List High School name and location
- Include last grade completed
- Could also include Grade Point Average

WHAT SHOULD A RESUME INCLUDE?

Experience
- Does not only include paidjobs but also volunteer activities.
- Should include: name of employer, location, dates of employment/volunteer work, job title.
- Describe your responsibilities, specific skills and duties.

WHAT IS CONSIDERED EXPERIENCE?

A job
Volunteer work
Babysitting
Yard work
Household chores
Dog walking/Pet sitting

WHAT SHOULD A RESUME INCLUDE?

Achievements/Activities
Include any Awards, Clubs, Sports, etc.
Examples:
- National Honor Society 2008, 2009 Honor Roll 2007, 2008, 2009 Sussex Hamilton Football 2008, 2009 Boy Scouts 20002007

WHAT SHOULD A RESUME INCLUDE?

Computer skills
- Skill level: basic, working knowledge, proficient
- Examples:
  - Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
  - Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel

WHAT SHOULD A RESUME INCLUDE?

References
Typically, on a professional resume, you would not include references.
This should be listed on a separate page.
Ask permission before using someone as a reference.
Choose your references carefully.
Be prepared with 3 to 5 references.

RESUME DO’S

Develop a rough draft and then have someone proofread it.
Keep the length to one page.
Only use one font throughout the resume.
Use a font that is easy to read and use black ink.

RESUME DON’TS

Don’t include your whole life history
Don’t use pronouns: I, me, my
Don’t use abbreviations
Don’t use contractions: don’t, can’t, won’t
Don’t include reasons for leaving your past job(s)
Don’t include previous wage information

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8/12/2018

Questions for a New School Year, Reflection

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The following questions are directed toward your experience and growth from last school year, 2017-18.

What was the single best thing that happened over the past school year?
What was the single most challenging thing that happened last school year?
What was an unexpected joy last school year?
What was an unexpected obstacle?
Pick three (3) words to describe 2017-18.
With whom were your most valuable relationships?
What was your biggest personal change from August 2017 to July 2018?
In what way(s) did you grow emotionally, spiritually, and physically?
In what way(s) did you grow in your relationships with others?
What was the biggest thing you learned?

The following questions are directed toward your expectations for this coming school year, 2018-19.

What is the single most important thing you could do to improve the quality of your life this year?
What is the single biggest time-waster in your life, and what will you do about it this year?
What is the most important way you will try to make this year different from last year?
What single thing that you plan to do this year will matter most in ten years?
What habit would you most like to establish this year?
What one thing do you most regret about last year, and what will you do about it this year?
In what area of your life do you most need growth, and what will you do about it this year?
What skill do you most want to learn or improve this year?
What can I, as your Platica advisor, do to help you succeed this year?
Is there anything I should know about you that I haven’t asked?

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