PUBLICATION W1102D

Applying for a Job: Preparing Your Resume

Publish Date: August 25 2022 |  Language: English

DOI: doi.org/10.7290/UTIAPub/W1102D

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Summary

A group lesson plan that teaches job seekers how to create a strong resume and reference list. Explains the purpose of a resume, compares chronological and functional formats, and provides guided practice to draft a resume using examples and writing tips. Includes discussion and peer sharing to choose the best format, plus guidance on selecting appropriate references and preparing a separate reference list. Connects participants to Skill Up Tennessee for training and employment support and includes a simple evaluation method to document skill gains.