Ms. Overly DISTANCE LEARNING CLASS

Email: Overlys@luhsd.net

Vocations Transitions 1st and 2nd period

Directions: I miss everyone one of you and hope you all are doing well!! The assignment will last 2 weeks.

1.You will complete the following list of assignments (RESUME and COVER letter listed below ) using resources as outlined on The Google Class we started in January. Class Code: ivvjjgi

If you haven't turned in other assignments before break, I will not mark them late..they just will be marked missing until you turn them in. Look at the video I linked for instructions on how to turn in.

Communication:

You may email me with any questions or clarification you may need. We will attempt to use Zoom to talk and support each other. I will send the code in your

Remind.

Please join Remind!! Period 1 text 81010 @vocation

Period 2 text 81010 @2c7ha8

Please note** If you are enrolled in my Voc Trans and Personal Management I am only asking you to do work in Vocation Transitions (JoJo, Natalie, Nichole and AJ ).

You can Remind me individually and if you would like a Zoom meeting we can plan that as well. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or help you may need.

Pick up and turn in of work:

Hardcopies to be picked up and returned to the student store by Friday afternoon. You can take pictures of your work and send me a picture if needed. See my email or turn in to Googleclass

Lesson: Weeks of May 11 and May 18

Due Date: The entire work packet should be emailed to me by May 11th 

Essential Question: *What are is a resume and cover letter? How where do I start? How should I organize a resume and coverletter 

*Learning Objective:Students will be able to

● Explain key strategies to maximize the effectiveness of a resume and cover letter ● Analyze real examples of resumes and cover letters to determine their effectiveness ● Create their own resume and cover letter that meet the criteria for success

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Assignments: *5.9 RESUME AND 5.10 COVER LETTERS

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Week 6/ 5.9 Resume & Cover Letter Student Activity Packet

Name:

In this lesson, you will learn to: ● Explain key strategies to maximize the effectiveness of a resume and cover letter ● Analyze real examples of resumes and cover letters to determine their effectiveness ● Create their own resume and cover letter that meet the criteria for success

Resources Questions

1 Discussion Prompts Discuss this question with your classmates or with a partner.

Estimated time: 5 mins

Quick: You’re looking for a part-time job, you walk into a local business, and they’ve got a

big “HELP WANTED” sign. The manager greets you and asks, “Interested in work?”

What do you say to convince her to hire you, right there on the spot?

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How to Write a Resume - Top 5 Tips (Video) A Recruiter’s Tips on Writing an Excellent Resume (Article) How to Write a Cover Letter - Top 5 Tips (Video) How to Write a Cover Letter - Case Studies (Article) (Students with paper copies google a video for resume/coverletter Your teacher may assign 1, 2, or all 4 of these resources. As you review your resource(s), write brief notes in the appropriate box. Be prepared to share your answers with the class so everyone can completeboth boxes with all possible tips. As classmates speak, write any tips you don’t already have recorded.

Estimated time: 10 mins

Tips for Writing an Amazing Resume

Tips for Writing an Amazing Cover Letter

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3 ANALYZE: A High School Resume & Cover Letter Follow the directions on this worksheet to complete the activity.

Estimated time: 15 mins

4 CREATE: A Resume & Cover Letter Follow the directions on this worksheet to complete the activity.

Estimated time: 10 mins

Note: If your teacher assigns the culminating project for this unit, your resume & cover letter will go into your Career Portfolio.

5 Exit Ticket

Estimated time: 5 mins

1. Which of these is NOT a good resume tip? a. Use power words & keywords from the job description b. Include photos or graphics to stand out from the crowd c. Proofread until there are ZERO errors on the page

2. True or False: A good cover letter restates all the information from the resume but in letter format.

3. Why should you consider writing a “new” resume & cover letter for each job you’re applying to?

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NGPF Activity Bank

Career Spanish version

ANALYZE: A High School Resume and Cover Letter Before writing your own resume and cover letter, it’s important to look at some real life examples and discover what elements all great resumes and cover letters have. Part I: Resume analysis Review the “Student Resume Checklist” below to review what to look for in a resume.

STUDENT RESUME CHECKLIST

Formatting

❏ Looks like a professional document.

❏ Keep resume to one page in length.

❏ Make sure your information fills the page without looking crowded or condensed.

❏ Emphasize major headings using capital letters, underlining, bold, or defining font style.

❏ Use bullets, bold, italics, underlining, and indenting appropriately.

❏ Proofread your resume to make sure it is free of grammatical errors.

❏ Keep spacing and formatting consistent throughout the document.

❏ List dates consistently throughout the resume.

❏ Use only appropriate font styles (Times, Arial, Verdana, Calibri, etc)

❏ Keep font sizes to 10, 11, or 12 pt. for text and 12, 14, or 16 pt. for headings and name.

❏ Do NOT include pictures and/or graphics.

❏ Do NOT include personal information (age, weight, etc).

Name/Address

❏ Include your full name at the top of the resume.

❏ Include complete mailing address.

❏ Include telephone number with area code.

❏ Make sure your email address is professional.

Objective/Profile

❏ Target your objective/profile to the specific job you are applying for.

❏ Do NOT use personal pronouns such as “I, me, or my”.

❏ Highlight key skills or qualifications relevant to the job.

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Education

❏ Write the full name of your degree and major, using no abbreviations.

❏ List the name of the institution that granted the degree, along with the city and state.

❏ Include the month and year of graduation or expected graduation.

❏ Do NOT list dates of attendance.

❏ Include GPA if it is 3.0 or higher.

❏ List the highest degree first.

Skills

❏ List any relevant technical skills.

❏ Reflect skill level accurately (proficient, working knowledge, etc).

❏ Include language skills that are accurately reflected (fluent, conversant, etc).

❏ Do NOT include vague generalities (such as “strong communication skills”).

❏ Leave out any outdated or obsolete skills.

Relevant Courses

❏ Only include courses relevant to the job you are applying for.

❏ Write full course names; do NOT use course numbers.

Experience

❏ Include Internship/Co-Op Experience, relevant paid work, and relevant volunteer work.

❏ Include the position title, company name, city, state, and dates of employment.

❏ Begin each job description with an action verb.

❏ Focus descriptions on accomplishments.

❏ Quantify and qualify descriptions when possible.

❏ Use bullet points and action verbs when describing experience.

Leadership & Activities

❏ List campus and community activities as you would a job or internship.

❏ Highlight leadership positions and describe accomplishments using bulleted points.

❏ Include title, organization, location, and dates of participation.

Additional Categories

❏ Use additional categories if relevant to the individual and the job being sought.

❏ Examples of additional categories include but are not limited to: Research, Publications, Professional

Associations, Certifications, Licenses, Military Experience, and Presentations.

References

❏ May include statement “Available Upon Request” at the end of the resume when space allows.

❏ Do NOT include names and contact information for references on resume; list on a separate page.

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1. Your teacher will assign you one of the four resumes on the next page. Go through the checklist and identify which elements this resume contains. Then, briefly summarize your critique in the box below with some “Glows” (things the resume did well) and “Grows” (things this job seeker needs to improve).

Resume #1 Resume #2 Resume #3 Resume #4

Analyzed Resume Number:

Resume Glows Resume Grows

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Part II: Cover letter analysis Review the “Cover Letter Checklist” below to review what to look for in a cover letter.

STUDENT COVER LETTER CHECKLIST

Formatting & General Information

❏ Keep cover letter to one page in length.

❏ Proofread your cover letter to make sure it is free of grammatical errors.

❏ Write the cover letter in business letter format.

❏ Write in professional business language. Do not use chat speak, texting language, or shorthand.

❏ Use only appropriate fonts (Times, Arial, Verdana, Calibri, etc).

❏ Keep font size to 10, 11, or 12 pt. for text. Font size should be consistent throughout the cover letter.

❏ Single space the letter, but leave blank lines between your contact information, the date, the company’s

contact information, the greeting, each paragraph, and the closing.

❏ Sign your letter.

❏ Print your cover letter on high quality paper, just as you do your resume.

❏ Do NOT use a generic form letter for every job you apply to. Make sure your cover letter is personalized to

each position and company.

❏ Start the cover letter with your physical mailing address.

Contact Information of the Recipient

❏ Include the name of a specific person, with the appropriate prefix if known (Dr., Mrs., Rev., etc).

❏ Include recipient’s job title.

❏ Make certain you have the correct spelling of the person’s name and title.

❏ Include the name of the company.

❏ Include the company’s physical mailing address.

Greeting

❏ Address the letter to a specific person.

❏ If appropriate prefix is known, use it in the greeting (ex. Dear Mr. Parker).

❏ Use a colon at the end of the greeting (:), not a comma.

First Paragraph

❏ Show interest in the company.

❏ Identify the position to which you are applying.

❏ State how you learned about the job opening.

❏ Summarize your strongest qualifications.

Second Paragraph

❏ Use a copy of the job advertisement or description to write this paragraph if possible.

❏ Describe your qualifications in more detail. Include information such as:

❏ Demonstrate that you have knowledge of the company.

❏ Show how your qualifications, experience, and abilities match the needs of the company.

❏ Use specific examples as evidence of your qualifications.

❏ Refer to your enclosed resume.

❏ Do NOT duplicate content from your resume word for word.

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Final Paragraph

❏ Express an interest in requesting an interview.

❏ Provide information regarding how and when you can be contacted.

❏ Thank the recipient for considering you for the available position.

Closing & Signature

❏ Include an appropriate professional closing, such as “Sincerely”.

❏ Skip three lines between your closing and your typed name.

❏ Sign your name in the space between your closing and your typed name.

❏ Include the word “Enclosure(s)” if you will be providing your cover letter and resume (and any other

supporting documents) in hard copy or “Attachment(s)” if you will be emailing them beneath a blank line

beneath your typed name.

2. Look at the sample cover letter corresponding with your assigned resume. Go through the checklist and identify which elements this cover letter contains. Then, briefly summarize your critique in the box below with some “Glows” (things the job seeker did well) and “Grows” (things this job seeker needs to improve).

Cover Letter #1 Cover Letter #2 Cover Letter #3 Cover Letter #4

Cover Letter Glows Cover Letter Grows

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Part III: Discussion 3. As directed by your teacher, be prepared to share your analysis of the sample resume and cover letter with the

class. Take notes on what your classmates say and consider how it compares to your own evaluation.

Sample # Notes

Resume & Cover Letter #1

Resume & Cover Letter #2

Resume & Cover Letter #3

Resume & Cover Letter #4

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NGPF Activity Bank

Career Spanish version

CREATE: A Resume and Cover Letter In this activity, you will go through the process of creating your own resume and cover letter. Part I: Brainstorm your resume Before you complete your resume, take some time to gather the key pieces of information that you will include. You do not need to write in complete sentences yet. Make sure to find specific job titles, descriptions, dates and other details. It is very important that your resume contain accurate information.

Contact Information

Objective Statement

Education Honors (list any academic honors you received)

Experience

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Skills (Computer and other)

Optional (but you SHOULD complete these) Activities and Leadership Experience Languages Interests

Part II: Create your resume Now that you have the information you want to include, it’s time to put it into a resume.

A. Open our Resume Template B. Go to “File” → “Make a Copy” and title your resume “Last.First - Resume” (ex. Smith.John - Resume) C. Any information in YELLOW needs to be replaced with your personal information. Anything not in yellow can be

left as it is. For further tips on how to craft different parts of your resume, you can use these resources:

● Objective Statements (Note: Whether you need an objective statement depends greatly on your previous employment and what new position you are applying for. It is recommended to read this to determine whether you need one).

● Education ● Employment History ● Honors/Awards/Activities/Achievements

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Part III: Brainstorm your cover letter Before you write a cover letter, you want to take some time to consider some key questions that will drive the message. Answer the following questions below:

1. Determine what you are looking for a. What type of company do you want to work for?

b. What type of position are you looking for?

2. Choose a job opening

a. If you are completing this activity as part of our Create a Career Portfolio project, you should use one of the fictional Job Postings that accompany that project and can skip questions in 3b below.

b. Otherwise, search for job openings that fit your desires i. Some places to start your search: Monster, LinkedIn, Indeed, SimplyHired, Idealist

ii. **NOTE: All of these sites are free to use, but some may require users to sign-up before using them

iii. You can also use local resources for finding job listings in your community

3. Do your research a. Read the job description carefully.

i. What qualities are they looking for in a candidate? What qualifications do you need for their job?

b. Also, look at the company’s website, its Twitter feed, the LinkedIn pages of key members of the company

i. What challenges is the company facing? How could you help to solve them?

ii. What type of culture does the company seem to have? Risk-taking? Conservative?

Part IV: Create your cover letter Now that you have the information you want to include, it’s time to put it into a cover letter.

A. Open our Cover Letter Template B. Go to “File” → “Make a Copy” and title your cover letter “Last.First - Cover Letter” (ex. Smith.John - Cover

Letter) C. Any information in YELLOW needs to be replaced with your own information.

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For tips on how to craft different parts of your cover letter, you can use these resources:

● Harvard Business Review - How to Write a Cover Letter ● University of Colorado - Cover Letter Writing in 3 Easy Paragraphs

Part V: Peer editing As directed by your teacher, share your resume and cover letter with a partner. Have your partner go through both your resume and cover letter using the Resume Checklist and Cover Letter Checklist. Then have them provide feedback in the spaces below.

4. Resume Feedback

Resume GLOWS Resume GROWS

5. Cover Letter Feedback

Cover Letter GLOWS Cover Letter GROWS

Part VI: Revise your resume and cover letter Once your resume and cover letter have been reviewed, make corrections to your resume and cover letter to improve them.

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Exit Ticket

1. Which of these is NOT a good resume tip? a. Use power words & keywords from the job descriptionb. Include photos or graphics to stand out from the crowdc. Proofread until there are ZERO errors on the page

2. True or False: A good cover letter restates all the information from the resume but in letter format.

3. Why should you consider writing a “new” resume & cover letter for each job you’re applying to?

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