12-GAS CULMINATING ACTIVITY:

DOs & DON’Ts WHEN CRAFTING

A RÉSUMÉ
GUESS THE WORD! :)
Clue 1: This is a person/company that provides jobs to
individuals.
Clue 2: They oversee the hiring process and manage
employees within a company or organization.
Clue 3: They sign paychecks and provide work
assignments to workers.

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GUESS THE WORD! :)
Clue 1: This is a person/company that provides jobs to
individuals.
Clue 2: They oversee the hiring process and manage
employees within a company or organization.
Clue 3: They sign paychecks and provide work
assignments to workers.

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GUESS THE WORD! :)
Clue 1: This is a person/company that provides jobs to
individuals.
Clue 2: They oversee the hiring process and manage
employees within a company or organization.
Clue 3: They sign paychecks and provide work
assignments to workers.

EMPLOYER
 12-GAS CULMINATING ACTIVITY:
DOs & DON’Ts WHEN CRAFTING
A RÉSUMÉ
What is a résumé?
What is a résumé?
 A résumé is a document that you use when
you’re applying for jobs.
 A résumé is a summary of your education,
qualifications, and previous work
experiences.
 It’s typically sent with a cover letter.
What are the purposes of a résumé?
Purposes of a Submitting a Résumé
1. It introduces you to the employer. It tells
your name, your current job title, and a
little bit about yourself.
2. It shows what jobs you’ve had before, what
you did in those jobs, and what skills you
learned.
Purposes of a Submitting a Résumé
3. It tells about your education, like where you
went to school, what degree or certificate you
have, and any special awards or
achievements.
4. It mentions any special skills you have that
might be useful for the job you’re applying
for, like computer skills, languages you speak,
or certifications you’re earned.
Purposes of a Submitting a Résumé
5. It gives your contact details so the
employer can reach out to schedule an
interview or discuss the job further.
How does a résumé look like?
What are the DOs and DON’Ts
when crafting a résumé?
Crafting a Résumé: DOs
1. List specific experiences, skills, and
accomplishments directly related to the
job you want. If you’ve used security
software, mention it on your résumé for a
position that requires the same software.
Crafting a Résumé: DOs
2. Include relevant education. If you're
applying for a job that doesn't require much
experience, talk about your associate or
bachelor’s degree. Also, mention any classes
you took that are related to the job you're
applying for. For example, if you're applying
for a marketing job, talk about any
marketing classes you took.
Crafting a Résumé: DOs
3. Include your name, phone number, and email
address. Employers need this information to
contact you.
Example: “John C. Seastres | Phone: 0912-345-
6789 | Email: john.seastres@gmail.com
Crafting a Résumé: DOs
4. Use clear, professional language. Proofread
your résumé to avoid errors. Avoid slang or
informal phrases.
Crafting a Résumé: DOs
5. Tailor your résumé for each job application.
Highlight skills and experiences relevant to
the specific position. Adjust your résumé
based on the job description.
Crafting a Résumé: DON’Ts
1. Don’t include experiences unrelated to the
job you’re applying for. Omit details
about jobs that don’t align with the
desired position.
Crafting a Résumé: DON’Ts
2. Don’t make your résumé too lengthy. Keep
it concise (ideally one or two pages). Avoid
unnecessary details or lengthy paragraphs.
Crafting a Résumé: DON’Ts
3. Don’t overuse graphics or fancy fonts.
Keep the design simple and professional.
Avoid distracting elements that clutter
your résumé.
Crafting a Résumé: DON’Ts
4. Don’t write out numbers in full (“twenty-
five”). Use numerals for clarity (“25”).
Crafting a Résumé: DON’Ts
5. Don’t generic templates. Customize your
résumé to stand out. Don't use a résumé
format that many people are already
using.
If you have already submitted your résumé and a
long time has passed without hearing back, what
should you do as a job seeker?
TIPS
1. Follow up with the employer.
2. Continue searching for other jobs.
3. Update your résumé and cover letter.
4. Network with industry connections.
5. Stay positive and persistent.
TRUE or FALSE
1. The word "employer" refers to an individual or company
that provides jobs to individuals.
2. Employers oversee the hiring process and manage employees
within a company or organization.
3. Employers sign paychecks and provide work assignments to
workers.
4. A résumé is a document used when applying for jobs,
typically providing a summary of education, qualifications,
and previous work experiences.
5. A résumé is usually sent with a cover letter.
TRUE or FALSE
6. The main purpose of a résumé is to introduce the applicant
to the employer and provide contact details.
7. A résumé should list all jobs an individual has had,
regardless of relevance to the desired position.
8. Including relevant education and industry-specific courses is
important on a résumé.
9. Professional language should be used on a résumé, and
errors should be avoided through careful proofreading.
10. It's acceptable to use slang or informal phrases on a résumé.
TRUE or FALSE
11. Tailoring a résumé for each job application is unnecessary.
12. A résumé should be lengthy to provide as much information
as possible to the employer.
13. Graphics and fancy fonts should be used liberally to make a
résumé stand out.
14. It's appropriate to write out numbers in full, rather than
using numerals, on a résumé.
15. Using a generic template for a résumé is recommended to
ensure consistency and professionalism.
TRUE or FALSE
1. The word "employer" refers to an individual or company
that provides jobs to individuals.
2. Employers oversee the hiring process and manage employees
within a company or organization.
3. Employers sign paychecks and provide work assignments to
workers.
4. A résumé is a document used when applying for jobs,
typically providing a summary of education, qualifications,
and previous work experiences.
5. A résumé is usually sent with a cover letter.
TRUE or FALSE
6. The main purpose of a résumé is to introduce the applicant
to the employer and provide contact details.
7. A résumé should list all jobs an individual has had,
regardless of relevance to the desired position.
8. Including relevant education and industry-specific courses is
important on a résumé.
9. Professional language should be used on a résumé, and
errors should be avoided through careful proofreading.
10. It's acceptable to use slang or informal phrases on a résumé.
TRUE or FALSE
11. Tailoring a résumé for each job application is unnecessary.
12. A résumé should be lengthy to provide as much information
as possible to the employer.
13. Graphics and fancy fonts should be used liberally to make a
résumé stand out.
14. It's appropriate to write out numbers in full, rather than
using numerals, on a résumé.
15. Using a generic template for a résumé is recommended to
ensure consistency and professionalism.