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RESUME ARCHITECT SESSION
85-Minute Sprint
Class of 2026 Edition
Today's Mission
01
Build a Multi-Tool
Create a resume that works for retail, trades, internships, or college applications.
02
Showcase Character
Go beyond just "duties" to show who you are as a leader and problem solver.
The 85-Minute Roadmap
- 05m Intro & Vibe Check
- 10m Character Strengths
- 35m The Blueprint (Drafting)
- 20m Digital Layout
- 15m Review & Polish
Beyond the Paycheck
Experience isn't just a 9-to-5. It's how you show up.
Hard Skills
- • Coding (Python/HTML)
- • Social Media Analytics
- • Cashiering/POS
- • Foreign Languages
Soft Skills
- • Active Listening
- • Conflict Resolution
- • Team Management
- • Adaptability
Character Strengths
- • Reliability (Always on time)
- • Grit (Pushes through tasks)
- • Empathy (Helps peers)
- • Curiosity (Asks why)
Experience is Experience
What counts as "Work"?
Paid Jobs Retail, fast food, yard work, tutoring.
Volunteerism Food banks, animal shelters, school clubs.
Leadership Roles Captain of a team, club president, lead scout.
Project Work Eagle Scout project, app development, mural painting.
The "So What?" Test
Boring Description
"I washed dishes at a local cafe."
Power Description
"Ensured kitchen efficiency in a high-volume environment by managing sanitation and supporting prep chefs during peak hours."
Build Time
Open your Resume Blueprint Organizer. We are drafting sections now.
Phase 1: Header & Skills
Phase 2: Work & Volunteer
Resume Blueprint Organizer
Resume Blueprint
Student Graphic Organizer & Drafting Guide
Name:
Date:
The Goal
Use this organizer to draft the content for your master resume. This isn't just about what you did, but how well you did it and what character strengths you brought to the table. Don't worry about formatting yet—focus on the raw content.
1. The Professional Header & Toolkit
Contact Info (Phone, Professional Email, LinkedIn)
Hard Skills (Tools, Software, Certs, Languages)
Character Strengths & Soft Skills (Reliability, Empathy, Leadership, Grit)
Strength 1
Strength 2
Strength 3
2. Experience Deep Dive (Work & Volunteer)
Focus on Action Verbs (e.g., Managed, Created, Supported, Assisted) and Results.
Company / Organization
Your Role / Title
Bullet Points (Focus on Impact & Character)
Company / Organization
Your Role / Title
Bullet Points (Focus on Impact & Character)
3. The 10-Point Finish Line Checklist
Professional Email (no nicknames or gamer tags)
Action Verbs (every bullet starts with one)
Reverse Chronological (newest experience first)
Clean Font Choice (Arial, Roboto, Helvetica, Calibri)
Character Strengths (shown in bullets or a specific section)
Volunteer Inclusion (even if unpaid, it counts as experience)
One Page Limit (condense to high-impact content)
No "I" Statements (avoid "I managed"; use "Managed")
Consistent Tense (Past jobs = past tense; Current = present)
Proofread Twice (No typos or grammatical errors)