RESUME Naviance Family Connection

RESUME Naviance Family Connectionhttp://connection.naviance.com/cascadehshttp://connection.naviance.com/everetthshttp://connection.naviance.com/henrymjhshttp://connection.naviance.com/sequoiahs

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Learning Outcome

Students will be able to write a resume showcasing their skills, experiences and education that they can use when applying for a job, a scholarship or college.

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Lesson Tasks

Complete your Resume Self-Inventory

Fill out your Resume Data Sheet

Build your resume using Resume Builder in Naviance Family Connection

Search for careers (located under the careers tab) and research skills and knowledge

Complete the Resume Peer ReviewUNIT 1 LESSON 2

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The Purpose of a Resume

A resume is the “bait” that gets you in the door for an interview

To obtain an interview and convince the employer you are unique

You are selling yourself

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A bad resume can prevent you from getting the interview.

If there is no interview, there’s no chance of getting the job!

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Things to Remember When Writing a Resume

Must be well organized

Do not use “I” in a resume, but use statements when writing the description

Must be easy to read and to the point

Employers generally spend 10-15 seconds scanning a single resume

Tells how you fit the position and why you are the best candidate for the job

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First Impressions

A resume serves as your first impression to an employer/college

A resume is an important document that allows people to get to know you before an interview

Even the strongest writers need editors to review their work

A single mistake on a resume will be caught by someone reviewing it, so seek the help of your teachers/peers for editing

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Customize ResumeMost effective resumes are customized to a specific job

Research both the position and the company

Helps you determine the essential skill they want

Helps you determine what you need to know in order to be qualified to do the job

Customize your resume based on what the employer stated as the job requirements

Do NOT exaggerate or lie on a resume

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Resume Self - Inventory

It is important to reflect on your skills, strengths and experiences.

Before going further, complete the Resume Self-Inventory

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Resume Data Sheet

Before you begin to build your resume, fill out the Resume Data Sheet

Once you have completed the Resume Data Sheet, you can begin to build your resume in Resume Builder

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Log-in to Naviance Family Connection

Log-in: http://connection.naviance.com/cascadehshttp://connection.naviance.com/everetthshttp://connection.naviance.com/henrymjhshttp://connection.naviance.com/sequoiahs

username: student ID

password: last 4 digits of your student ID and the day you were born

(xxxx-last four digits of student ID and XX Birthday day)

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Resume

On the Naviance Family Connection homepage, select about me tab

In the interesting things about me section, select resume

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Parts of a Resume• Objective• Summary• Work experience• Education• Volunteer Service• Extracurricular Activities• Awards/Certificates• Skills/Academic Achievement• Music/Artistic Achievement• Athletic Achievement• Leadership• Additional Information• References

Optional depending on qualifications

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What’s an Objective?

A Objective is a brief statement that appears at the top of a resume that expresses the applicant’s career goal or desired occupation

Using the drop down menu, select Objective to begin

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Summary

A Summary is a quick way to highlight the most significant accomplishments and skills on your resume

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Work ExperienceFor Work Experience, make sure you list any job that gave you useful experience or skills

Even if you didn’t get paid, you worked for a parent or relative, or you worked for yourself, you probably still gained valuable experience and accomplished something meaningful

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Education

For Education include coursework related to the job objective, apprenticeships, workshops or seminars

List other interesting things you have studied to show that you are a well-rounded person

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Adding ReferencesReferences may NOT be family members unless they are your employer

You must have permission from each person listed to use them as a reference

Verify with each reference how they would prefer to be contacted

References can make a big difference

Always think about how your supervisor would describe you to others

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Need Help? Read the Tips

Read the TIPS, located on the right side of the drop down menu

The TIPS will give you suggestions and examples to use as a reference when writing your resume

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Edit or Delete Features in Resume

If you need to edit or delete sections of your resume, use the pencil or red circle icons to edit or delete items

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Customizing Your ResumeOnce you are finished writing your resume, open the Customize Your Printable Resumes tab

You will need to Name your resume

You will also need to select a Format to use

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Select Your Resume Format

Functional resume, or skills-based resume, highlights skills and accomplishments rather than work experience

Chronological resume highlights your work experience

Combination resume is a combination of chronological and functional formats to bring attention to the most relevant information to meet employer’s needs

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Style 1- Combination Format Resume

Combination resume is a combination of chronological and functional formats to bring attention to the most relevant information to meet employer’s needs

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Style 2- Functional Resume

Functional resume, or skills-based resume, highlights skills and accomplishments rather than work experience

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Save and Print Your Resume

Once you have completed your resume, you will need to Save

You can also print your resume, by selecting create a new print format

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Research Your Career Objective

Open explore careers & clusters under the careers tab, enter your desired career that matches your resume objective

Research Overview, Knowledge & Skills to see if your resume summary matches the required skills and knowledge

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Things to Remember. . .

You should update your resume on a regular basis

Resumes are very useful when it comes time for teacher recommendations

Teachers will typically ask for resumes so that their recommendations are more personal

Students should create multiple resumes

Doing so will allow for different resumes for scholarships, employment, college, etc.

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ReviewWhat is the purpose of a resume?

What is the different between a combination resume and a functional resume?

Can you include relatives on your resume?

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ReviewWhat is the purpose of a resume?

A resume is the bait that gets you in the door for an interview

To obtain an interview and convince the employer you are unique

You are selling yourself

What is the different between a combination resume and a functional resume?

Combination resume is a combination of chronological and functional formats to bring attention to the most relevant information to meet employer’s needs

Functional resume, or skills-based resume, highlights skills and accomplishments rather than work experience

Can you include relatives on your resume?

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Complete the Lesson…

Write your resume using Naviance

Have another class member complete the Resume Peer Review for your resume and submit with your resume

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