Friday, January 22, 2010

Make a Resume

Note: This Assignment is Postponed

Why make a resume?

If you haven't already, the time will come soon when you will need to apply for a job. Having a clean, impressive resume can give you an edge in the hiring process, as it is the first impression potentials employers get before they even meet you.

On your resume, you can list your work experience, skills, and extracurricular activities. This is your chance to talk yourself up a bit.

The Assignment:

Many word processing programs offer resume templates. We will be using Publisher to make ours.


1. Take a look at some of the example online listed below.
2. Then open Microsoft Publisher, find and choose a resume template.
3. Plug in your iformation to the designated places.
4. List the computer skills we have learned in this class. We will continue to add new skills as we learn them throughout the year.

This assignment is due by the end of class on Wednesday.

Examples:

Generic Resume

Web Design Resume

Auto Mechanic Resume

Mr. L's Resume

What to include:

  • Your name and contact info
  • Your work experience
  • Computer programs you are comfortable with
  • Skills
  • Extra-curricular activities (sports, after-school programs, community volunteering, NSA, etc.)

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