Unit 1: The Professional Identity
Duration of Days: 36
- The purpose of a resume as a "personal advertisement."
- Standard resume sections: Contact Info, Education, Experience, and Skills.
- The difference between "hard skills" (mowing a lawn, typing) and "soft skills" (being on time, teamwork).
- Inventory their personal history, volunteer work, and elective classes.
- Draft a functional resume using a clean, accessible template.
- Peer-edit for spelling and formatting consistency.
A finalized, digital and printed resume tailored to a local Meriden entry-level job (ex. retail at the mall, local plazas or a local grocery store).
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hard Skills vs Soft Skills | 2.5 |
| 2 | Anatomy of a Resume | 7 |
| 3 | Drafting Experience | 8 |
| 4 | The Final Polish | 6 |
| 5 | The Digital Footprint | 6 |
| 6 | The Professional Reference | 6.5 |