Key to the Future Chapter 6, Lesson 2 Warm-Up Questions CPS Questions 1 – 2 Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS

Key to the Future  The Purpose of a Résumé  Types of Résumés  Six Tips for Writing a Great Résumé  Preparing a Personal Résumé  Cover Letters  Portfolios Chapter 6, Lesson 2

Key to the Future Make a list of the things that you’ve done that would make you a valuable employee. Include work, education, and outside activities. You’ve just taken the first step in preparing your résumé! Chapter 6, Lesson 2 Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Key to the Future  Helps the person in charge of hiring get to know you:  What is your background?  What are your skills?  What experience do you have?  How are you different from other people applying for the job? Chapter 6, Lesson 2 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Key to the Future  A résumé is a brief summary of your work experience and qualifications  Everyone should have a résumé  Main purpose is to get an interview Chapter 6, Lesson 2 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Key to the Future  Chronological Résumé  Lists your jobs, education, and other relevant accomplishments in reverse chronological order  Functional Résumé  Arranges your information under skill headings, without focusing on dates Chapter 6, Lesson 2 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Key to the Future  Hybrid Résumé  A combination of the chronological and functional formats  Targeted Résumé  Includes the title of the job or career you are seeking  Electronic Résumé  A résumé prepared specifically for online use Chapter 6, Lesson 2

Key to the Future Chapter 6, Lesson 2 Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 3 – 4 Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS

Key to the Future  On the worksheet provided, organize the information you learned about different types of résumés.  Be prepared to share your answers with the class. Chapter 6, Lesson 2

Key to the Future  Use active verbs  Verbs that give your résumé power and direction  Give facts, figures, results, and numbers  Numbers work well on résumés  Give your résumé a personality  Make your résumé reflect the things that are unique about you Chapter 6, Lesson 2 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Key to the Future  Be honest  Keep it Positive  Do not put anything in your résumé that could be interpreted as criticism, conflict or hostility  Keep it concise  Should be 1 page or less Chapter 6, Lesson 2 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Key to the Future Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 5 – 6 Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS Chapter 6, Lesson 2

Key to the Future  Using the worksheet, review sample résumés and provide tips for improving them.  Be prepared to share your results with the class. Chapter 6, Lesson 2

Key to the Future  Gather your information:  Full-time or part-time jobs  Education  Volunteer work  Hobbies and free-time activities  Awards and honors  Anything else that might be interesting to an employer  Organize your information Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 6, Lesson 2

Key to the Future  Job Objective  A brief statement that describes the type of position you are seeking  Summary of Qualifications  A brief overview of your skills, experience, and knowledge  Education  Include your GPA if over 3.0 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 6, Lesson 2

Key to the Future  Employment History  Related Professional Experience  Other  References and Letter of Recommendations  Do not include references on a résumé Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 6, Lesson 2

Key to the Future  Do not include personal information on your résumé:  Age  Marital Status  Children  Race  Religion  State of Health  Social Security Number Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 6, Lesson 2

Key to the Future  You’ll need several drafts  If your résumé is not well prepared, you will probably not get an interview  Proofread carefully  Have at least 3 people review for content and correctness Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 6, Lesson 2

Key to the Future  Use an appealing format and layout:  The résumé should look neat  Single-spaced text  11 or 12 point font  1 or 1.5 inch margins  Vary fonts for attractiveness, but don’t overdo it  Highlight important points with capitalization, bolding, or underscores, but don’t overdo it Chapter 6, Lesson 2

Key to the Future  Number and identify pages  Forget the title  Use standard 8.5-by-11-inch white, ivory, or light-gray paper  Print using a letter-quality printer with dark ink  If you mail, use a 9-by-12-inch or 10-by-13-inch envelope Photo courtesy of Fotolia Chapter 6, Lesson 2

Key to the Future  Most of the guidelines for a print résumé also apply to an electronic résumé  Content  The most important aspect is to use keywords  A specific word that a computer looks for when searching a database Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 6, Lesson 2

Key to the Future  Format:  Save as text only  May not be able to use boldface, underlined, or italic type; document borders; or headers or footers  Don’t center headings  Put your name at the top, along with the title of the job you are seeking  Put your address, address, and phone number at the bottom of the last page Chapter 6, Lesson 2

Key to the Future Chapter 6, Lesson 2 Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 7 – 8 Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS

Key to the Future  Create a résumé you can use for job applications.  Be prepared to share your résumé with the class. Chapter 6, Lesson 2

Key to the Future  Cover Letter  Gives prospective employers further information about you that is not in your résumé  Identifies the position you’re applying for and explains why you’re suitable for it  Always include a cover letter to your résumé Chapter 6, Lesson 2 Graphic courtesy of Shutterstock

Key to the Future  Opening  Address a specific person  First Paragraph  State the position you are applying for  Explain why the company is attractive to you  Second and Third Paragraphs  State your qualifications for the position  Closing Paragraph  Always ask for an interview Chapter 6, Lesson 2

Key to the Future  Portfolio  An instrument that gives employers a comprehensive picture of an applicant  Includes items that can’t accompany your cover letter or résumé Chapter 6, Lesson 2 Graphic courtesy of Shutterstock

Key to the Future  Education and Relevant Training  Past Work Experience  Achievements  Participation in Clubs, Teams, Societies, and Associations  Volunteer Programs, Community Service Projects  Publications Chapter 6, Lesson 2 Graphic courtesy of Shutterstock

Key to the Future Chapter 6, Lesson 2 Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 9 – 10 Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS

Key to the Future  Create a cover letter for a specific job opening.  Be prepared to share your cover letter with the class. Chapter 6, Lesson 2

Key to the Future Chapter 6, Lesson 2  The Purpose of a Résumé  Types of Résumés  Six Tips for Writing a Great Résumé  Preparing a Personal Résumé  Cover Letters  Portfolios

Key to the Future Chapter 6, Lesson 2 Review Questions CPS Questions 11 – 12 Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS

Key to the Future  Building interviewing skills Graphic courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 6, Lesson 2