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Learning Goals Expectations Activitiesa. Define the term “resume.”b. Describe different resume formats (e.g.functional, chronological).c. Develop a resume using one of these formatswith supervision.d. Explain what a cover letter is and what itshould contain.e. Develop a cover letter to accompany a resumeor application with supervision.3. Can develop a resumeand cover letter.Life Skills Activities for Secondary, V-13, A Resume, p. 341-342.Making It on Your Own, The Resume, p. 9-10.Making It on Your Own, Applying by Letter, p. 11-12.PAYA, Module 3, Employment, p. 36-41.PAYA, Module 3, Employment, How to Write a Resume, p.101-109.Ready, Set, Fly! Employment #8.Ready, Set, Fly! Employment #9.Young Person’s Guide, C. 3, 4, 5, 8, and 9.Mapping Your Future, Conducting the Job Search –http://mapping-your-future.org/planning/resume.htm4. Can interview for a job.a. Describe the role of the interview in the jobsearch process.b. Research the company in preparation for theinterview.c. Model appropriate grooming, attire, andbehavior for a job interview.d. Identify possible interview questions anddevelop responses.e. Identify legal vs. illegal interview questions.f. Describe the verbal and non-verbalcommunication skills used in an interview.g. Identify at least three personal strengthsrelated to the employment opportunity.h. Practice a job interview with a friend or olderadult.i. Conduct a job interview and evaluate personalperformance.Creative Life Skills Activities, Activity 31, The Right Lookfor a Job Interview.FUTURE/PATH, p. 31, 58.Life Skills Activities for Secondary, V-14, Interviewing, p.343-345.Making It on Your Own, Getting Ready For the Interview, p.13-14.PAYA, Module 3, Employment p. 85-96.Pocket Guide, Interviewing Tips, p. 19.Pocket Guide Instructions, Interviewing Tips, p. 40-47.Ready, Set, Fly! Employment #10.Ready, Set, Fly! Employment #11.Ready, Set, Fly! Employment #12.SEALS II, A Better View of Interviews, p. 26.Young Person’s Guide, C. 2, 3, and 11.Mapping Your Future, Conducting the Job Search –http://mapping-your-future.org/planning/thejob.htmLife Skills Guidebook 152©2004 by Casey Family Programs.