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How to write a
Resume : College
Students
Trainer Guide
Christina Barnett
10/17/2015
Thisseminarisan interactionbetweentrainerandtrainee tolearnreal life application
skillsandusingthe following material traincollege studentstoprepare forthe
workingworld.

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Table of Contents
Course Purpose .........................................................................................................3
Course Parameters..................................................................................................4
Special Notes for Trainers....................................................................................5
Detailed Course Outline and Schedule.....................................................................6-9
Instructor Training Materials.................................................................................. 10
List of Resources.................................................................................................6

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Course Purpose
For College students to be able to write a basic resume from the steps
and samples addressed in this seminar and to avoid common problems
in writing resumes.
The Students will have the knowledge and skills too:
1. Understand why they need to learn the seven key steps to writing a resume
2. Be able to recognize common mistakes in resumes and avoid them
3. Learn critical thinking questions to ask when writing a rough draft
4. Utilize the many resources that can continue the education of the subject of
resume writing as the students gain work experience and other life skills.

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Course Title Resume writing for College Students
Course Length 4 Hours (1/2 day)
Course Objective At the end of the Seminar the students should be
able to:
1. Understand why they should start thinking
about writing resumes
2. Be able to avoid common mistakes in
resume writing
3. Follow a simple 7 step method to writing a
resume
4. Be able to ask themselves critical thinking
questions in critiquing their own resume
5. Write a rough draft resume
6. Know where to look for more resources
Target Audience College Students
Prerequisites Attend College
Room Arrangement Traditional class room setting, where desks are
facing the trainer and board with space for the
trainer to walk around to engage and observe
students.
Materials/Equipment 1. Document Camera, Pull down projector
screen
2. White Board, Colorful Markers
3. Timer on phone
4. Course Handouts, which consist of the 7
steps for resume writing, paper for students
to draft their resume, An additional
resources list
5. Examples of good and bad resumes, Sample
Questions to ask before students send their
resume’s, introduction, graph images.
6. Pens for students to write with
7. Evaluation Materials, questionnaire
Evaluation/
Assignments
Completion of a rough draft resume and trainer
evaluation form.
Facilitator Christina Barnett who is currently a student of the
Applied Technology and Performance
Improvement Bachelor program at the University
of North Texas.

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Notes for Trainer
CHECK LIST OF SUPPLIES
1. Document Camera for use with a pull down projector screen.
2. White board with colorful markers.
STUDENT HANDOUTS
ONE OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:
 The Seven Key Steps to Writing a Resume
 Blank piece ofpaper
 An example outline ofa Resume
 An Additional Resource list for Further learning
FACILITATOR’S PACKAGE / VISUAL AIDS
1. Trainer guide
2. A Folder containing:
a. Student Hand outs
b. Examples ofGood Resumes and Bad resumes
c. Sample list ofquestions to ask when critiquing resume
d. Trainer/Class evaluationforms
e. Your personal introduction
f. Survey Graphs on college students and resumes.
ROOM ARRANGEMENT
1. Classroom tables and chairs faced toward the Instructor and projectionspot
2. Pull down Screen that can be pulled over white board and document camera at the front ofthe room
3. Simple teacher like desk offto the side ofthe front of the room.
ADVANCED PREPERATION
 Make sure to get a list ofhow many students will be attending to ensure that you have enough hand outs
and writing materials.
 Double check that the room you are using has the projection devices and are working.
 Review the Course Schedule and learning agenda’s to ensureyou have a feel for the timing.
 Make sure you have a timer for the 5 minute break on your phone.
 Write down a few fun facts about yourselfto share and how learning this skillhelped you.
 Bring a fun and positive disposition.

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COURSE OUTLINE
8:00AM – 9:00AM SEGEMENT 1
TIME OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES
/TRAINING
METHODS
MATERIALS
8:00AM
40 Minutes
Welcome/
Introductions
Training
Overview
(Quadrant 1)
Go over
1. Course
objectives
2. Training
schedule
3. student
materials
4. Questions
Welcome
participants and
Facilitator
Introductions
Review course
purpose
Write an
overview time
table of training
schedule
Pass out student
materials
Ask if the
participants have
any questions.
White board and
dry erase board
Student hand
outs
8:40AM
20 Minutes
(Quadrant 2)
1. Why it’s a
relevant
skill.
2. Show
Graph
Read your
personal
introduction on
how this skill
helped you.
Explain the
graph and then
discuss with the
learners.
Instructor story
Graph of survey
results at Rutgers
University on
Students who
have resumes
(by academic
year)


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9:00AM – 10:00AM SEGMENT 2
TIME OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES
/TRAINING
METHODS
MATERIALS
9:00AM
30 Minutes
The Seven Steps
to writing a
Resume
(Quadrant 2)
1. Go over
the 7
steps to
Writing a
resume
Review each step
and their
descriptions
Documentation
camera and
Student hand out
‘The seven Key
Steps to Writing
a resume’
9:20AM
30 Minutes
(Quadrant 2)
1. Connect
the 7
steps to
college
students
2.
1. Expand
on the
seven
steps
concepts
and
explain
how
each can
be used
for
College
students.
Visual aids
Used on
Document
Camera. (shown
as you introduce)

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10:00AM – 11:00AM SEGMENT 3
TIME OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES
/TRAINING
METHODS
MATERIALS
10:00AM
10 Minutes
Break To give
students a
moment to
process
material,
formulate
questions and
take care of
personal
business
10:10AM
20 Minutes
Show Examples
of Good and Bad
resumes
(Quadrant 2)
Expose students
to sample
resumes
Show examples of
Resumes:
1. First show
a bad
example of
the resume
2. Then show
a good
example of
the same
resume
Discuss the
differences
Visual Aids
shown on
Document
Projector from
Instructor Folder
10:30 AM
30 Minutes
Critical
Thinking and
Resources
(Quadrant 3)
1.Critical thinking
2. List of
Resources to
continue learning
1. Go over
questions
students
can ask
to make
sure their
resumes
flow
well.
2. Go over
list of
additional
resources
Then use the
White board to
write out each
questions
Student Hand
out- Additional
reading materials
for Resume
Building.

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11:00 AM- 12:00AM SEGMENT 4
TIME OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES
/TRAINING
METHODS
MATERIALS
11:00 AM
45 Minutes
Application of
Concepts
(Quadrant 4)
Have Students
Complete a
Rough Draft
Resume
Students will
apply the
knowledge to
writing a rough
draft resume and
the instructor will
walk around the
class room to be
accessible for
questions and
guidance.
Blank paper
and pen
Student Handouts
Instructor
Knowledge
Questions on
White Board
11:45 AM Training
Evaluation
Pass out
Evaluation
questionnaire
and have
students drop
off at the
teachers desk
Course
Evaluation
Questionnaire

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CHRISTINA BARNETT
[Street Address] | [City, ST ZIP Code] | [Phone Number] | [E-mail Address]
OBJECTIVE
[An entry-level marketing or management position with a medium-sized business.]
EDUCATION
[Bachelor of Science, Business Administration]
[State College, Oakhill]
[Expected June 2007]
 [Major: Management]
 [Minor: Marketing]
 [Related course work: Personnel management, business management, business ethics,business
law, macroeconomics, statistics,marketing, and sales.]
SKILLS & ABILITIES
[Management]
 [Developed and implemented new fundraising program for socialfraternity, which brought in
more than $1,500 for local charity.]
 [Worked with local and nationalalumni chapters to coordinatechapter house expansion,
including negotiating a construction contractand schedule.]
 [Organized and communicated to chapter alumnia house expansion fundraising program, which
to date has brought in enough to cover 50% of expansion costs.]
 [Managed chapter house finances for two years, including collecting dues and paying bills.]
[Sales]
 [Led campus newspaper advertising staffthree consecutive years for mnost advertising dollars
generated.]
 [Organized and implemented advertising promotion, which increased number ofadvertisers by
45%.]
[Communication]
 [Presented monthly financial reports to chapter members and quarterly reports to national
headquarters.]
[Leadership]
 [Served as fraternity president, business manager, and social chairman.]
 Named to [Organization name.]
EXPERIENCE
[Advertising Manager]
[State College Student News]
[Start Date]to [End Date]
 [Responsible for page and classified advertising sales and
promotions.]
 {Organized and implemented severalsuccessful advertising
promotions, which cumulatively increased ad revenueby 65%.]
[Server]
[Oakhill Pub]
[Start Date] to [End Date]
 [Provided excellent table serviceand fostered guest satisfaction
in fast-paced restaurantand bar. ]

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Additional Resources:
Marcus, J. (2003). The resume makeover: 50 common problems with resumes and
cover letters--and how to fix them. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Pophal, L., & Schuman, N. (2013). The everything resume book: From using
social media to choosing the right keywords, all you need to have a resume that
stands out from the crowd! (4th ed.). Avon, Mass.: Adams Media.
Rutgers University Camden Survey (N.d.) % Students Who Have Resume (by Academic Year) [Data File]. Retrieved
from http://rucsurvey.tripod.com/id11.html
Weber, K., & Kaplan, R. (2001). The insider's guide to writing the perfect
resume. Lawrenceville, NJ: Peterson's.