This document provides instructions for an activity where students work in pairs to reconstruct sections of a resume in the proper order. The document outlines 5 steps for modifying a resume based on a job posting: 1) search for a job, 2) analyze the posting, 3) analyze your resume, 4) make modifications, and 5) get feedback. It also lists tasks for reviewing the job posting like highlighting qualifications, skills, and key responsibilities. Finally, it describes having student pairs critique each other's resumes by providing likes, areas for improvement, and suggestions.

1. Activity: Reconstructing a Resume
Working in pairs, rearrange the pieces to
create a good resume.
Let’s check one possible answer
to the activity…

2. Step 1: Search for a job posting you are interested in
Step 2: Analyze the information on the job posting
Step 3: Analyze your own resume and cover letter
Step 4: Make modifications to your documents
Step 5: Have someone critique your finished documents

3. ACTIVITY!
• Review the job posting.
• Highlight key Qualifications required,
• Highlight both soft and hard skills required,
• Highlight key words or phrases from the
Responsibilities section.

4. Step 5: Have someone critique your
finished documents
ACTIVITY!
Working in pairs, critique each other’s resume:
1) What do you like about your partner’s resume?
2) What are the areas that need improvement?
3) What do you suggest your partner do to
improve the resume?