2. Week In Review 11-15 May 09 MonLecture TueAssistance Visit PT/Drill WedFormation/Uniform Inspection ThurLecture FriGraded Event SatField Trip

3. Preparing a Resume

4. Introduction What do you want to become? What are your plans after high school? How do you prepare to get there?

5. Career Options Joining the workforce Enlisting in the military Starting your own business Going to college

6. Your Mission Prepare a:Prepare a: – Resume Functional Functional Chronological Chronological – Cover Letter – Employment Application

7. What is a Resume? The first hurdle your resume has to pass--whether it ends up in the "consider file" or the "reject file"--may take less than thirty seconds. Highlights your Skills and Experiences

8. Effective Resume Brief Brief Attract Attention Attract Attention Create Interest Create Interest Provides Information Provides Information Communicates Objectives Communicates Objectives

9. What is a Good Resume Gets You An Interview – Summarizes your: Background Background Career Objectives Career Objectives Education Education Work Experience Work Experience Special Skills Special Skills Interests Interests

10. Resume Preparation When will you need a resume? – Job Interview/Application

11. Foundations for Success Read the following pages from the text: Read the following pages from the text: – Page 280Preparing a Resume – Page 284Resume Appearance – Page 287-290Types of Resumes

12. Resume Web Sites http://www.alec.co.uk/resume-examples/high-school-resume-samples.htm http://jobsearch.about.com/library/samples/blhsresume.htm http://jobsearch.about.com/od/teenstudentgrad/a/studentresume.htm http://office.microsoft.com/en- us/templates/TC300026991033.aspx?CategoryID=CT101448941033

13. Job Application