Taking the Next Step Guide to Creating High School Resumes & Portfolios

by The Editors at JIST; Troutman, Kathryn Kraemer; Farr, J. Michael

• ISBN13: 9781418016005
• ISBN10: 1418016004
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-11
• Publisher: South-Western Educational Pub

Summary

This workbook shows students how to turn high school classes, activities, and accomplishments into both resumes and portfolios that get results. Students learn how to organize important information about themselves- their objectives, skills, education, and work and volunteer experience. In the process, students become aware of their values, their responsibilities, and areas where they need more experience. They also clarify their career and education goals, explore available resources, and determine their life direction. This unique resource provides inspiring examples based on the resumes of real students and presents invaluable information on developing networking skills, contacting potential employers, completing applications for employment, and understanding the skills required for retaining jobs. Students will gain experience in answering interview questions and writing the business communication pieces of cover letters and thank-you notes.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Part 1 Creating Your Resume	1	(128)
Introducing Resumes	3	(16)
Understanding Two Resume Types	19	(16)
Writing Your Resume	35	(24)
Describing Your Skills	59	(8)
Formatting Your Resume	67	(16)
Creating CoverLetters, Reference Lists, and Thank-You Letters	83	(16)
Exploring, Student Resume Case Studies	99	(30)
Part 2 Creating Your Portfolio	129	(70)
Introducing Portfolios	131	(20)
Discovering More About Portfolios	151	(10)
Using Your Portfolio to Show Who You Are	161	(24)
Using Your Portfolio to Show What You Have to Offer	185	(14)
Part 3 Reaching Your Career Goals	199	(102)
Exploring Career Options	201	(16)
Deciding on a Career Direction	217	(14)
Getting More Education After High School	231	(34)
Getting a Job	265	(28)
Keeping a Job	293	(8)
Data Minder®	301	(24)
Index	325