Ex.4. Study the sample resumes. Pay attention to the peculiarities.

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Ex.3. Discuss the resume you have written in pairs and try to find faults in your partner's resume.

Ex.2. Fill in the Blank Resume Form

Ex.1. Answer the questions.

1. What is a resume?

2. How long do employers typically look at a resume?

3. What should be included in a resume?

4. What distinct sections should your resume be divided into?

5. What resume types do you know?

6. How should your resume look?

7. How can you make your resume perfect?

8. What should you highlight to create a good first impression?

9. Why should you choose your words carefully?

10. Will the resume differ if a student works in finance, marketing, science, or engineering?

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your name, capitalized, boldfaced and 16 pt. font

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street address

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town, ME zip code

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home phone number

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email address

EDUCATION(each heading should be in capital letters and boldfaced)

Class of ___________, _______________________ High School, _________________________, ME

Major area of study (or coursework): _______________________________

WORK EXPERIENCE(list any job you have held)

__________________ - __________________________________________

job title business name, location, dates

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describe your position duties and skills learned using key verbs

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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES(list all sports, clubs, etc. you have been involved with)

____________________________________________ (_________)

activity number of years

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES(volunteer work, etc.)

____________________________________________ (_________)

activity number of years

____________________________________________ (_________)

AWARDS(list any awards or special recognition you have received)

__________________________________ - ___________________

title of award month, year

__________________________________ - ___________________

INTERESTS(list a few of your hobbies if pertinent)