CULMINATING ACTIVITY

1. CULMINATING ACTIVITY
Humanities and Social Sciences
PORTFOLIO FOR INTRA-SCHOOL IMMERSION
RESUME
COVER LETTER
JOB APPLICATION
JOB INTERVIEW

2. PORTFOLIO FOR
INTRA-SCHOOL IMMERSION

7. Writing a resume

8. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CVs)
 a brief written account of personal, educational and
professional qualifications and experiences
 are an important tool for youth looking for a job. It
is like a personal brochure for youth to provide
potential employers with an overview of their skills
and experiences

9. Components of a
resume

10. Personal Details  Always use your real name
 Attach a photo only when asked
 Use a studio taken photo (passport photo quality)
Education  Use the chronological order with your most recent education
 Do not include primary school
 Include any special recognition or award received at work
Work Experience  Use the chronological order with your most recent experience
 Write 3-4 bullet-points of your day-to-day activities for every
job/position held
 Include any special recognition or award received at work
Training and Certifications  Always start with most recent training completed
 Include only those that has relevance to the work you are applying
for
 Indicate training courses or certifications received you have
completed that is no more than 5 years
Relevant Skills  Indicate skills that are relevant to the job you are applying for (i.e.
language skills, computer, etc.)
 Make sure you can talk through your proficiency in a particular skill

11. The Do’s and Don’T
of
resume writing

12. Do’s
 Have a specific objective
 Tailor resume to a specific job
 Tailor resume to a specific employer
 Advertise your skills
 Lead with your most qualifying experience
 Use good paper
 Have at least 2 people proofread it
 Use bullet points
 Emphasize things you want to improve about yourself

13. Don’ts
 Include your salary
 Overstate qualifications
 Understate qualifications
 Include reason for leaving your last job
 Use abbreviations
 Use acronyms to shorten the text
 Use different colors
 Use many different fonts
 Include negative things about yourself
 Have resume be 5 pages long
 Include photo of you from Facebook or Instagram
 Include your personal email address luv_bunny42@yahoo.com

14. Criteria for a good
resume

15.  Is the information provided in the resume complete?
 Is the resume readable and attractive?
 Are there no spelling or grammar mistakes?
 Is the writing clear and easy to follow?
 Does the candidate use positive language?
 Is the resume 2 pages maximum?
 Do you believe all of the information is true?
 Are there words that are difficult to understand? (i.e. jargon?)
 Is there any information that makes the candidate look bad?
 Would you want to interview this person if you were an
employer?
 Is there something that makes this person stand out?

16. Example of a
good resume

17. Example of a
BAD resume

18. Job application
A form requested from a potential employer which indicates
the interest in a job position within a company. Typically
the form includes personal identification information such
as applicant’s name, address, phone number as well as
history of job experience.

19. STEPS in JOB APPLICATION
 Read application and instructions in detail
 Research the company
 Determine if the potential employer company is a good or safe fit (can I safely
travel there?is it safe work? Will I make enough money to support myself)
 Determine if your skills and experiences fit with the job application
 Determine if your interests and career goals align with the job application
 Review due dates to apply
 Ask at least 2 people to be references for your job application
 Fill out job application and answer all questions
 Check for spelling and grammar
 Make a copy of your application to refer back if you get called for an interview
 Have a peer or family member proofread the application
 Submit the application before the due date
 Follow-up with employer on the job application

20. Cover letter
A letter sent with a resume or job application explaining an
applicant’s credentials and interest in a position.

22. JOB INTERVIEW

23. JOB INTERVIEW
A conversation between a job applicant and one or more representative from a
potential employer. It is conducted to assess whether an applicant will be hired.
INTERVIEW PREPARATION: Before
 Research the company, job and required skills
 Prepare multiple copies of your resume
 Turn your cell phone OFF
 Do not be late. Give yourself extra time, however only show up 10 minutes
early.
 Prepare answers to typical questions in advance and practice.
 Prepare for the question “Tell me about yourself” by planning a 1 minute
speech emphasizing your relevant skills and experiences you have for the job
 Dress and look professional (clothes clean, wrinkle-free, well fitted clothes, well
groomed, good hygiene)

24. INTERVIEW PREPARATION: Before
 Greet the receptionist and other workers with respect. You are making a first
impression for the whole company not just the interview.
 Prepare 1-2 questions to ask the interviewer to show your interest in the
company, examples could be:

25. INTERVIEW
PREPARATION:
DURING and AFTER

26. Thank you for
listening! 