4/15/24

Creating a

RESUME
School Counseling Intern
Miss Sarahi Salcedo

AGENDA
1 • STUDENT OBJECTIVES 4 • CREATE A RESUME

2 • PRE-TEST
5 • POST-TEST

3 • RESUME CONTENT 6 • REVIEW

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Student Objectives
1. Students will create a resume
2. Students will identify 5-7 components
included in a resume

ASCA MINDSET & BEHAVIORS

M2. Self-confidence in ability to succeed

B-LS 5. Apply media and technology skills

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PRE-TEST

What is a resume?
A resume summarizes your skills,
experiences, and accomplishments,
and it is not just for adults applying
for jobs. High school students need
a resume to apply to college,
scholarships, employment, and
internships.
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A resume includes....
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Awards, Honors
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Activitie r C om m u g and Leadership
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Objective or Summary
Basic Information Statement
Think of it as a personal
This includes your name,
introduction. It should be
address, email, and phone
number. People sometimes a few sentences
include their social media describing your unique
handles or LinkedIn profile, if skills, high-level
it is appropriate. accomplishments, and
what you hope to
achieve.
Education
• Name of your high school
• Your expected graduation
date
• Your GPA (if above 3.0)
• Specific courses that
pertain to your intended
major (such as CTE
classes), and any dual
enrollment college or AP
courses taken

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A POOR RESUME EXAMPLE

A GOOD RESUME EXAMPLE

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Work Experience
• Highlight any work
experience you have, such
as a summer or part-time,
school-year job.
• If you have limited work
experience, list any
babysitting, pet-sitting, or
lawn-mowing jobs, etc. .
Extracurricular
Activities Community Service
demonstrate your interests
and prove you can make List the organization, your
role (volunteer), and your
meaningful contributions,
responsibilities. You’ll also
maintain a commitment, and
want to include how long you
manage your time and
volunteered there (your start
priorities. date and end date)

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Let’s Continue...
• Work Experience
⚬ Month, Year, Brief Description
of your position
• Extracurricular Activities
⚬ Band, Sports, ASB, Dance etc.
• Community Service
⚬ Animal shelter, donate food,
tutoring, clean up a park, etc.

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Awards, Honors, accomplishments

& leadership roles
Your resume is the place to brag! Honor roll,
attendance awards, and sports achievements are
all examples of things you can put on your high
school resume.
Skills
Think about the things that set you apart
from others. For example, strong math or
communication skills are transferable to
future opportunities, and you should list
them.

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Let’s Continue...
• Awards, Honors, Accomplishments, and
Leadership Roles
⚬ Cadet Leadership
⚬ Honor Roll
• Skills
⚬ Examples: Time-Management,
Organized, Teamwork, Critical
Thinking

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POST-TEST

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REVIEW
• What’s a resume?
• Name 5 components of a
resume

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