Resume-Writing Exercises

• Take a Section-by-Section Approach
• Contact Information
• Education and Academics
• Honors and Awards
• Activities
• Honors and Activities (Combined Section)
• Workshops, Seminars, and Related Programs
• Internships, Work-Study Programs, and Tech Prep Programs
• Service-Learning and Volunteer Experiences
• Work Experience

Describing Your Skill

• Start Thinking About Your Skills
• Recognizing Your Skills
• Summarizing Your Skills
• The Big Picture

Formatting Your Resume

• Definitions for Resume Layout
• Selecting Your Favorite Format
• Resume-Formatting Checklist
• A Grammar Lesson for Resume Writing
• Putting Your Resume Together
• Saving Your Resume on a PC or Macintosh Disk
• The Final Touch

Preparing Cover Letters, References, and Thank-You Letters

• Creating Great Cover Letters
• References-An Important Part of the Job Application Package
• Writing Thank-You Letters

Student Resume Case Studies

• Sophomore Will Experiment with Science Career
• Sophomore Shoots for TV Broadcasting Career
• Sophomore Has Designs on Fashion Industry or Event Planning
• Junior Has Many Interests but Uncertain Objectives
• Senior Follows Path for Outdoor Work
• Senior Composes Music Career
• Sky's the Limit for Graduate Who Thought He'd Be an Astronomer

Job Search Tips

• Thinking About the Possibilities
• Getting Leads from Your Network, Mentors, and Parents
• Searching Classified Ads
• Cold Calling
• Using the Internet
• Good Web Sites for Your Job Search
• Interview Tips from High School Students
• Prepared Interview Notes

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