Resume Builder Slides
Employment Skills Workshop
Hands-On Career Building
Resume Builder:
"What Can You Do?"
Discover the power of your real-life experiences, identify your hidden skills, watch expert tips, and build a resume that gets you hired.
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Part 1: The Big Picture
Hiring Manager Mindset
Group Brainstorm
"If you were hiring someone, what would you want to know about them?"
Contact & Info Who they are
What They Can Do Actual skills
Experience Past roles & tasks
Reliability Work habits
👉 Would you hire someone without knowing anything about what they can do? Probably not!
Resume Fundamentals Purpose & Value
What is a Resume?
A resume is a way to introduce yourself to an employer before you meet them.
It clearly shows an employer what you can do, what you have learned, and the experience you bring.
It's a Highlight Reel
You don't need your whole life story—just the skills that fit the job.
Everyone is Unique
No two resumes look the same. Your real background is your asset.
All Experience Counts
Volunteering, classes, and daily tasks all belong on your resume!
Remember: A resume isn't about bragging—it's about communicating your abilities!
Part 2: The Experience Hunt 4 Major Sources
"You Have More Experience Than You Think!"
Employers look for proof that you can be responsible, learn, and complete tasks.
Paid Work
- • Retail & grocery
- • Food prep & kitchen
- • Cleaning & maintenance
- • Warehouse & stocking
Customer & team roles
Volunteer
- • Animal shelters
- • Food pantries
- • Community events
- • Sorting donations
Community service counts!
Training
- • Computer classes
- • CPR / First Aid
- • Food safety training
- • Workshops & certificates
Shows readiness to learn
Everyday Skills
- • Managing schedules
- • Cooking & cleaning
- • Technology & devices
- • Tool & plant care
Real independent abilities
Which of these four categories have you participated in?
Everyday Skills Focus Daily Life = Workplace Skills
"What Can You Do Independently?"
Tasks you do every week prove you have work habits employers need right now!
Organization & Care
Cleaning, organizing supplies, laundry, plant care, and caring for pets.
💼 Job translation: Detail-oriented & maintains clean workspaces
Digital & Tools
Smartphones, computer search, typing, calculators, and hand tools.
💼 Job translation: Tech literate & follows digital instructions
Planning & Travel
Following schedules, taking transit, shopping, and comparing prices.
💼 Job translation: Punctual, reliable & manages time effectively
💡 Key takeaway: You already have real skills employers are looking to hire!
Video Spotlight 1 Tips for First-Time Job Seekers
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Starting With No Experience?
Watch how first-time applicants turn school projects, volunteer hours, and personal strengths into winning resume sections.
Watch For:
- • How to highlight transferable skills
- • Emphasizing positive attitude & reliability
- • Simple formatting that looks clean
💬 Discussion: Which tip from this video stands out the most to you?
Part 3: Resume Detective 🕵️ Spot the Mistakes
Needs Major Help!
John Smith
"I am a nice person and I really need a job. I am looking for anything. I worked at a store before and I like video games. I am good at stuff and I work hard. Please hire me."
What is missing from John's resume?
Why this doesn't work:
❌ No Contact Info: How can they call him?
❌ "I need a job": Shows what he wants, not skills.
❌ "Good at stuff": Too vague! What kind of stuff?
❌ No Duties or Dates: What did he do at the store?
Let's help John: How can we turn plain tasks into powerful resume statements?
Video Spotlight 2 Resume Do's & Don'ts
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Crucial Resume Do's & Don'ts
Learn what hiring managers look for in the first 10 seconds of reviewing a resume.
Key Takeaways:
- • ✅ DO: Use clear, readable formatting
- • ✅ DO: Proofread contact details
- • ❌ DON'T: Write long, unbroken paragraphs
💡 Quick check: What is one "Don't" you will avoid on your own resume?
Part 4: The Resume Glow-Up Upgrading Simple Statements
Turn "I Can Do It" into Resume Power
Don't just name the place you worked—describe the actions you took!
❌ Simple: "I cleaned."
Resume Ready:
"Cleaned work areas and kept supplies organized."
❌ Simple: "I worked at a store."
Resume Ready:
"Stocked merchandise, organized shelves, and assisted customers."
❌ Simple: "I use computers."
Resume Ready:
"Enters data, searches online info, and completes digital tasks."
❌ Simple: "I helped at a shelter."
Resume Ready:
"Maintained clean animal spaces and assisted with daily care."
⚡ Formula: [Action Verb] + [What You Did] + [How It Helped]
Part 5: Match the Job Connecting Skills
Target Role Example
Grocery Store Stocker
What the Job Requires:
- Stock and restock shelves neatly
- Lift boxes and items safely
- Keep aisles clear and clean
- Answer simple customer questions
Skills YOU May Already Have:
- Organizing cabinets or pantry at home
- Following directions and safety rules
- Paying close attention to detail
- Being friendly and polite to others
💡 Realization: You already qualify for more jobs than you think!
Video Spotlight 3 Structuring Your Resume
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How to Structure Your Sections
Discover how to organize your headings and bullet points so an employer can scan your resume in seconds.
Key Insights:
- • Keep headings bold and clear
- • Use bullet points instead of long text
- • Match skills directly to job postings
📌 Remember: Clear organization makes your skills impossible to miss!
Part 6: Resume Anatomy Simple 5-Block Layout
The 5 Simple Resume Sections
Every strong beginner resume is built from these clear pieces:
1
Contact Info
Full Name, Phone number, Email address, and City/State.
At the top
2
About Me
2-3 sentences about your work ethic & job goals.
Short summary
3
Key Skills
4 to 6 bullet points of specific things you do well.
Quick list
4
Experience
Paid jobs, volunteer work, or daily tasks with action bullets.
What you did
5
Education
School, training programs, classes, or certificates.
Learning proof
Keep it neat, simple, and honest on one single page!
Live Challenge Upgrade Together
🧠 Resume Upgrade Challenge
How would you rewrite these 3 common statements for a real employer?
1 "I am good with people."
"Greets customers and communicates respectfully with team members."
2 "I am good at cleaning."
"Maintains sanitized work areas and keeps supplies safely organized."
3 "I am good with computers."
"Uses software to input data, navigate websites, and complete tasks."
🎯 Notice how adding specific actions makes you sound professional and capable!
Video Spotlight 4 Polishing & Final Checks
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Final Polish & Standout Secrets
Master the final checklist before submitting your resume to make sure your strengths shine through.
Polish Rules:
- • Check spelling of names and companies
- • Keep font sizes consistent
- • Ask a peer or mentor to double check
🚀 A clean, proofread resume gives you immediate confidence!
Game Time 🚨 True or False?
Resume: Myth or Fact?
Call out your answers as a group!
"You need 10 years of experience to make a good resume."
MYTH
"Volunteer work and unpaid community help can go on a resume."
FACT
"You should put your entire life story and every hobby on it."
MYTH
"A resume is meant to show an employer what you CAN DO."
FACT
🌟 Key Lesson: Honesty + clear descriptions of your actual skills = a winning resume!
Final Face-Off ⭐ Hiring Decision
"Would You Hire Them?"
Compare these two applicants applying for the same role:
Applicant A
Vague
"I am a hard worker. I need a job. I am nice."
⚠️ Does not describe any specific skills.
⚠️ Employer has to guess what they can do.
Applicant B
Action-Oriented
"Stocked shelves, organized merchandise, cleaned work areas, and assisted customers."
✅ Clear action verbs and proof of ability.
✅ Employer instantly knows how they can help!
A resume isn't about fancy words—it's about showing an employer what you CAN DO!
Ready to Build! 🚀 Step-by-Step Guide
Now It's Your Turn to Build!
Follow these 3 simple steps to complete your draft resume today:
Step 1: Contact & Summary
Fill in your name, phone, professional email, city/state, and write a 2-3 sentence "About Me" summary.
Step 2: Core Skills List
Select 4–6 clear abilities from work, volunteering, classes, or everyday tasks (e.g., customer service, organizing).
Step 3: Experience Bullets
Write 2–3 action bullet points for each role or experience showing what you did and how you helped using strong action verbs!
You have skills. You have value. Let's build your resume!
