Creating Your High School Resume, 3rd Edition A Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing an Effective Resume for College, Training, and Jobs

Creating Your High School Resume, 3rd Edition A Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing an Effective Resume for College, Training, and Jobs
Kathryn Kraemer Troutman



ISBN 9781593576622
Format Softcover
Edition Third
Copyright © 2009

Topic Education and Training,

o Activities and examples to help build a student’s first resume.

o Works well in school-to-career programs, English classes, and many other youth programs or courses.



This classroom-tested workbook shows students how to turn courses, activities, natural abilities, and accomplishments into resumes that get results—no work experience needed. An important aspect of creating resumes is that students learn to articulate what they have to offer.



Students answer straightforward questions to quickly define their skills and interests. They build their own resumes, step by step. Many case studies and examples show students firsthand how to focus, organize, write, format, and use resumes.



Praise for Creating Your High School Resume



“Using this book as a reference guide for interview preparation, resume development, cover letter writing, and networking will help students position themselves for success in the college admissions process and in the workplace. With these arenas of development on one’s career path becoming increasingly competitive, it is essential to take advantage of resources such as this book.”

—David C. Weeks, Director
Civic Leadership and Community Service Programs

Glenelg Community School, Howard County, Maryland



“We have purchased the workbook and the teacher’s guide for all twelve of our high schools. It is an excellent resource to support the resume-writing portion of the curriculum.”

—Paula Blake, Instructional Facilitator, Career Connections, Howard County, MD

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