Career Activity Curriculum Topic:

Resumes

This activity will help students develop a vision for how to develop a strong resume that will be important to hold by the start of the senior year. Additionally students will learn how to create a cover letter to accompany their resume.

Grade Level:

11th, 12th

Estimated time:

30-55 minutes

Materials:

Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, Handout(s)

Continued Learning

Now that your students have completed this lesson, reinforce their learning by having them explore this supplemental activity!

Learning Outcomes

Students will learn what a solid resume and cover letter entails, build one, update it, and review it. Students will end with a vision as to what they can accomplish in high school to help create more opportunities for the best training and financial support for after high school. This will lead to the development of a topnotch resume upon entering the senior year.