Write Your Resume and Practice Job Interviewing!

A resume is a summary of the education and experiences you bring to a job.

1. Read about how to write your resume.

2. Review a sample resume (select format: MS Word or PDF).

3.
Now write your own resume.

Open up Microsoft Word.

Select File/New

Find the Resume Wizard

Select the options you would like to try

Fill in the blanks with true, action-packed statements!

4.

Practice interviewing each other. (Here are some helpful hints and sample questions.)

Then we'll need a volunteer to be interviewed!

Try this mock interview.

Want to know more?

Some do's and don't of resume writing

Requirement Fulfilled: 1/2 of Requirement 1.
This is a career exploration activity #4 from the IP "Do you get the message": "Write a resume that accurately describes your education and work experience. Do a practice interview with a friend."

Note: if you have already done this activity as part of earning the IP, select another career exploration activity from this or another IP.

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