Part of Lesson Plan: Resume Writing for High School Students

Activity Overview / Details

Model to students how to access the variety of templates available online using an LCD projector.

Using Microsoft Word - find the Resume Templates.

Click on the Button on the top left corner, and then click on "new".  Choose "resumes and CV's" - there are a variety of templates for resume building.

On the projector, model how to change these templates to fit with students.

Allow one class period for individual students to use their organizer to create a resume - circulate to check for understanding.  Students should print a hard copy to bring to class the following day for  a peer edit.