Chapter 17, Student Web Activity, Economics Today & Tomorrow, Glencoe, 2005

Chapter 17: Stabilizing the National Economy
"Connecting to a New Job"

Introduction
If you were unemployed and wanted to connect with employers, how would you introduce yourself? How would you convince companies that your education and experience qualify you for a position? An effective resume gets your foot in the door, and hopefully lands you an interview. The Internet has some great sites to help you write a resume that gets noticed.

Destination Title: Job Web

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Directions
Start at the JobWeb Web site.

Click on the "Resumes & Interviews" topic.
Click on any of the links under the "Resume Writing" topic. Browse through the sites, taking notes as you go.

Read through the information, and then answer the following questions.

1. What information does every resume contain?

2. How is self-assessment helpful when writing a resume?

3. How can a student make the best presentation of limited, paid work experience?

4. What should be avoided on a resume?

5. Theme parks hire seasonal help in many areas including retail, food service, office services, computing, customer service, and entertainment. Using your research, write a resume for a seasonal job at a theme park for a position that best suits your experience, talents, and interests.