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Assume you are applying for a job. You are about to graduate from either high school or college, and now you want to go out into the world to earn some serious money.

Create a resume of your qualifications. Do this in a slide deck, and submit as a pdf file. A minimum of 5 slides of CONTENT (in addition to title etc). In the resume, explain your personal qualifications that make you an attractive employment candidate.

NOTE: This is an individual assignment. Each student must complete and submit.

Your resume should include:

Name

Name of school

Courses you have taken that apply to the job you are interviewing for

Extra organizations, skills, jobs, etc that make you an attractive candidate

Personal characteristics that make you an attractive candidate

Any job skills that you have

Take this seriously. Visuals are helpful. You will do a stand-up presentation to the class when I return.

50% - quality of presentation document

50% - your presentation in class. Presentations will be done when we are together next.

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Only Make 5 slides

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Certainly! Below is a suggested outline for a 5-slide resume in a slide deck format. I will present the content for each slide; however, you can use your preferred presentation software (like PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Canva) to design the visuals and layout.

Slide 1: Title Slide

  • Title: [Your Name]'s Resume
  • Subtitle: Seeking Employment
  • School: [Your School Name]
  • Date: [Presentation Date]

Slide 2: Education

  • High School Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in [Your Major] (expected graduation date: [Month, Year])
    • Relevant Courses:
      • [Course 1: e.g., Business Management]
      • [Course 2: e.g., Marketing Principles]
      • [Course 3: e.g., Computer Science/Information Technology]

Slide 3: Work Experience & Extracurricular Activities

  • Internship/Job: [Title] at [Company Name] (if applicable)
    • Responsibilities: [Brief summary of key tasks and achievements]
  • Extracurricular Activities:
    • [Organization/Club Name] (e.g., Student Council, Environmental Club)
      • Role: [Position, e.g., Treasurer, President]
    • Volunteer Work:
      • [Organization Name] (e.g., Food Bank, Community Clean-Up)

Slide 4: Skills & Qualifications

  • Technical Skills:

    • Proficient in [Software/Tool, e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite]
    • Basic knowledge of [Programming Language or Technical Skill]

  • Soft Skills:

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • Excellent problem-solving abilities
    • Team player with strong leadership experience

Slide 5: Personal Characteristics & Conclusion

  • Personal Characteristics:

    • Highly motivated and adaptable
    • Strong work ethic and reliability
    • Passionate about [Relevant Field or Interest]

  • Conclusion:

    • I am eager to bring my skills, knowledge, and energy to [Target Job/Company] and contribute positively to your team. Thank you for considering my application!

Tips for Visual Design:

  1. Color Scheme: Use a professional color scheme that is easy to read.
  2. Fonts: Choose clear, professional fonts for titles and body text.
  3. Images/Icons: Use relevant images or icons (e.g., school logo, job-related graphics) to break up text and add visual interest.
  4. Bullet Points: Keep text concise with bullet points and avoid long paragraphs.
  5. Layout: Ensure a clean, organized layout for each slide with enough white space.

Once you have created the slides with this content, you can save the presentation as a PDF file to submit it. Best of luck with your presentation!