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Building a Resume

Make a Copy

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Learning Objectives

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Learn about the elements that makes a good resume

Build a resume and include positive personal skills that can be utilized in the workforce

Reflect on things that you can actively do to add to your resume

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Minds On

Imagine you are planning on applying for a job as a barista. Consider the following:

What do you believe are 3 things you will need to do to get a position as a barista?
What are the top 5 skills do you think it will be important for you to highlight in your application?
What are the top 3 tasks you believe you will be required to do?
What is the most important thing you think you would learn working as a barista?

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Think! Pair! Share! Chat with the person/people next to you and share and compare your answers. Are your answers very different? Are you able to explain your reasoning behind your choices to your partner?

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Minds On:Class Brainstorm (continued)

Let’s discuss the questions now as a class!

What do you believe are 3 things you will need to do to get a position as barista?
What are the top 5 skills do you think it will be important for you to highlight in your application?
What are the top 3 tasks you believe you will be required to do?
What is the most important thing you think you would learn working as a barista?

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What is a Resume?

A resume (or “CV” Curriculum Vitae) is a formal document that provides an overview of your professional qualifications, including your relevant work experience, skills, education, and notable accomplishments.
Usually paired with a cover letter, a resume helps you demonstrate your abilities and convince employers you’re qualified and hireable.
The spelling of resume originates from French, and means “summary.”

Source: What Is a Resume? Definition and Purpose (resumegenius.com)

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Let’s take a look at some examples…

High School Resume Examples & Writing Tips (resumegenius.com)�
What are the key elements that you notice? What needs to be included in a resume?

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What to include on a resume?

Contact information – your name, email address, and phone number.
Resume Objective – a 3-sentence summary about who you are and why people should hire you.
Education – your high school and graduation date.
Work or Volunteer Experience – this can be anything from mowing your neighbor’s lawn to helping out at the local food bank.

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What to include on a resume?

Extracurricular Activities – clubs or sports you do outside of class.
Skills and Abilities – skills and abilities related to the job
Achievements – include achievements that can be quantified when possible
Hobbies – interests you have outside of school.
References – someone that can be a good character reference
Quantify – quantifying your work and achievements where possible

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True/False

A single spelling / grammar mistake on a CV can stop employers from contacting you. True/False�
It is okay to embellish your skills on your resume True/False�
A CV should always be two pages long. True/False�
You should include a link to your LinkedIn and Twitter account on your CV. True/False�
It's best to use full sentences and paragraphs throughout your CV. True/False

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True/False

A single spelling / grammar mistake on a CV can stop employers from contacting you. True/False�
It is okay to embellish your skills on your resume. True/False�
A CV should always be two pages long. True/False�
You should include a link to your LinkedIn and Twitter account on your CV. True/False�
It's best to use full sentences and paragraphs throughout your CV. True/False

Answers

TRUE: With so many CVs coming into them, many employers use errors as a simple way to weed out the weaker candidates. If you can’t put in the time and effort to eliminate errors from your CV, they’re unlikely to trust you to perform well in the role.
False: You may find yourself struggling to find jobs your experience qualifies you for. When you’re in this position, you may think that it’s okay to slightly exaggerate your skillset in order to get noticed by a hiring manager. As tempting as this may be, you want to be completely honest about what you would bring to the table should you get hired. Not only is it likely that a hiring manager will catch on quickly that you aren’t actually qualified for the role, but it will quickly burn any bridges you may have been trying to build within that company
False: Although this is the universally accepted length, if you don’t think you have enough to say, cutting down to one page is fine. However, if you’re going over two pages, you should look carefully at chopping out certain sections to make it easier to read for your target audience.
True: Employers often taking the time to go dig around the Internet to find out more about their applicants so take the hassle away and tell them where to go. Ensure that all social medias profile present you in a professional manner to potential employers.
False: It's best to use full sentences and paragraphs throughout your CV.

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Creating a Resume in Education Planner

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Visit www.myBlueprint.ca & log into your Education Planner account

From the Home navigation menu, select Resume

Click the blue button

Resume Tip! Click on ‘Need Help’ and look at different resume examples.

+ Create Resume

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Feedback

To ensure accuracy: Feedback can help you catch any errors or inconsistencies in your resume, such as typos, grammar mistakes, or formatting issues.�
To improve content: Feedback can provide you with suggestions on how to make your resume more effective and impactful. For example, someone might suggest adding more specific examples or highlighting certain achievements.�
To tailor your resume: Feedback can help you tailor your resume to a specific job or industry.�
To gain a different perspective: Feedback from someone who is not familiar with your resume or career path can provide you with a fresh perspective and new ideas.

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Feedback ( Continued)

Overall, asking for feedback after writing a resume can help you improve the quality and effectiveness of your resume, increase your chances of landing an interview, and ultimately help you land your desired job.

Task!

Put yourself in the shoes of someone who works in human resources and give feedback on one of your classmates resumes.

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Reflection Questions

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What skills/experience would I like to have on my resume? What do I need to do to add these experiences/skills to my resume?

What do I believe makes a resume stand out ?

What are 3 things that I take away from creating my own resume?

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Questions?