Résumé Writing

EQ - How do I create an effective résumé?

1. Activator - LINK
   
1. List - Create a list of what you KNOW about Résumés 
2. Inquire - Create a list of items you are curious to learn
3. Note - Actively read the article and search for answers to your inquiries
4. Know - Create a list of items that you have learned regarding résumés.
2. Introduction to Résumés – PowerPoint
• Take Notes
3. Class Discussion
4. Create or update a personal résumé and upload it to Career Cruising

Career Research

EQ - After researching your career, how do you know whether or not it is a valid option for you?

1. Activator – TPS Splashdown: Factors of Career Selection
2. Introduction to Career Research Project
1. Graduation Project Breakdown
2. *Handout* - Project Advanced Organzier
3. Q & A Session
4. Teacher Demo

1. Login to www.careercruising.com
2. Click the "Assessments" Tab at the top of the page
3. Complete Matchmaker (3 sets of questions)
4. Complete Skills Assessment
4. Select a career from the personalized list and begin your research
5. Presentation Preparation

Life Map

EQ - How will managing personal finances impact your major life decisions?

1. AP – Activator - TPS Splashdown (White boards)
2. Factors of Job Selection Quiz
3. Activator – Quote Analysis
   “Alice came to a fork in the road. 'Which road do I take?' she asked.
   'Where do you want to go?' responded the Cheshire Cat.
   'I don't know,' Alice answered.
   'Then,' said the Cat, 'it doesn't matter.”
4. TPS – What makes decision making so difficult?
5. Life Map Intro
1. Handout
2. Rubric
6. Work time to complete life map
7. TOD - Takeaway