Lesson 6: Preparing a Resume

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Activity: Preparing a Resume

Key Considerations

The Job Seeker’s Toolkit is an accessible, self-paced, and free online course that helps users develop skills and tools that last a lifetime. The course covers self-awareness, career exploration resources, the preliminary employment process, the interview, and maintaining employment. Through the learning modules, you can complete a number of lessons and assignments that will prepare you with the necessary skills to conduct a successful job search. In order to complete this activity, you will need to register with CareerConnect to access the Job Seeker’s Toolkit.

Directions

Complete the outlined activities from the Job Seeker’s Toolkit and APH CareerConnect to help prepare your resume. For purposes of this assignment, you should complete the lesson, examples, and assignments listed below. Ideally, you should complete all of the activities in the Job Seeker’s Toolkit for comprehensive training in workplace readiness.

  1. Personal Data Sheet: This assignment is available in Module 3- Finding Employment, Section 3- Creating a Personal Data Sheet in the Job Seeker’s Toolkit.
  2. Resume: This assignment is available in Module 3- Finding Employment, Section 4- Building a Resume in the Job Seeker’s Toolkit.
  3. Example Resume: An example resume is available in Module 3- Finding Employment, Section 4- Building a Resume in the Job Seeker’s Toolkit.