Lesson 16 — Activity 1: Assignment

For this assignment, you will prepare a résumé that you could submit if you were applying for a job. If you do not already have a résumé, please use the information from the previous activity to create your first résumé. However, if you already have a résumé, please be sure to update it for this assignment. Make sure that all of the information is accurate and up to date.

For full marks on this assignment, be sure to do the following:

1. Use the printout from the ALIS website on résumé writing. You were asked to print out the Résumé Checklist as well as a sample résumé that appeals to you. Use those documents for this assignment.
2. If you already have a résumé saved somewhere, use it for this assignment. However, you must update it to reflect any changes to your personal or work experience information.
3. After completing your résumé, be sure to complete the Résumé Checklist from the ALIS website to be sure that you have all the necessary information. Click here to access the checklist again.
   
4. Have a friend, classmate, or teacher proofread your résumé before you submit. It should have no errors!
5. Print your résumé, and hand it in to your teacher.
   
6. Keep a copy of your résumé in paper and electronic format. You can update this résumé anytime you need it when applying for a new job.

Reminder: Be sure to type your résumé in a Word document. Save your résumé, and print a copy for your teacher.