When applying for a job, it will be necessary to prepare a resume to present to prospective employers. Hopefully, after the employer reviews your resume, you will be called in for an interview. This exercise will allow you to research information on the internet to help you prepare an appropriate resume and to go for a successful interview. Click on the site at the beginning of each section (printed in blue) and answer the questions or do the exercises which follow as indicated.

JOB SEARCH HANDBOOK

RESUME

1. What are the three basic resume formats? Briefly describe each.
2. What are 11 areas to be included on a resume?
3. What are 10 pieces of information that should not be included on a resume?
4. Using the suggestions for writing job descriptions, write a job description for yourself for a future job.
5. What are five ways to change the visual appearance of your resume.

INTERVIEW

6. Select a topic from the Interview Section and write a short report on it. (To be discussed with the class)
7. From the Contemporary Workplace Issues Section, select one situation and summarize it. (To be discussed with the class)

RESUMES AND INTERVIEWS

Select two of the topics at this site and write a summary of them to discuss with the class.

OTHER INTERESTING SITES - GO SURFIN'

If you finish the exercises above, take time to click on these sites for other interesting information.

Reed Job Hints - Interview Tips

THOMAS STAFFING - INTERVIEWING MISTAKES

Don't Sweat The Interview

Face to Face Interview Preparation

Informational Interviewing

Interview Practice

Job Interview Shenanigans

Job Interview

The Job Interview