Spotlight Skills Worksheet
Spotlight Skills
Finding the "Must-Haves" in Job Postings
Name:
Date:
Part 1: Guided Practice
Junior Pet Groomer
Bark & Brush Pet Spa | Full-Time
We are looking for a reliable individual to join our team. Must have 1 year experience with dogs of all sizes. Primary duties include bathing and brushing pets. You must be able to lift 40 lbs. To apply, email your resume to jobs@barkbrush.com.
Requirement Found:
1 year experience
Duty Found:
Bathing and brushing
Part 2: Your Turn
WANTED: STOCK ASSOCIATE
Main Street Grocery • Part-Time (Evenings & Weekends)
Main Street Grocery is hiring! We need a hardworking Stock Associate to help keep our shelves full. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and be a team player.
Your responsibilities will include: unloading delivery trucks, organizing the backroom, and stocking shelves in the produce and dairy aisles. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and available to work until 10:00 PM on weekends.
Interested? Fill out an application at the customer service desk or visit our website at msgrocery.com/careers.
Action Item: Highlight the requirements and duties in the box above before answering.
1. List two specific responsibilities for this job:
2. What is the minimum age requirement for this position?
3. How should an interested person apply for this job?
Self-Check: Reflection
How did you know what was "important" in the text? (Check all that apply)
I looked for action verbs
I looked for numbers/times
I looked for "required" words
I looked for "How to Apply"
Resume Radar Task Cards
Resume Radar
Functional Text Task Cards
Task Card #01
Jordan Smith
Warehouse Operative
"Skilled in forklift operation, inventory management, and loading shipments. Certified in OSHA safety standards."
Challenge:
List 2 specific skills or certifications:
Task Card #02
Alex Rivera
Education & Leadership
"Graduated Lincoln High in 2023. GPA 3.8. Captain of the Varsity Soccer team for 2 years. Animal Shelter Volunteer."
Challenge:
Identify one detail showing Alex's leadership:
Task Card #03
Casey Devlin
Contact Information
• 123 Maple Ave, Springfield
• Phone: (555) 019-9234
• Email: casey.dev@email.com
• Web: caseyportfolio.com
Challenge:
Identify the best professional way to contact Casey:
Task Card #04
Taylor Chen
Work History
Barista | 2021 - Present
Camp Counselor | Summer 2020
Library Aide | 2018 - 2020
Challenge:
Which job has Taylor held for the longest time?
Scout Tip: Use headers and "magic words" to find key facts quickly!
The Scan Plan Anchor Chart
The Scan Plan
Expert Highlighting Strategy
1
Stop & Scan
Before you pick up your highlighter, scan for Bold Headers like Experience, Education, or Requirements.
2
Circle the Cues
Look for "magic words": Must, Need, Required, Responsibilities, Contact.
3
The 10% Rule
If you highlight everything, nothing is important. Aim to highlight only the Key Facts.
Self-Monitor Check:
- Can I explain why I highlighted this?
- Did I miss any contact information?
- Can I find the "must-have" skills?
"Highlighting is a roadmap for your future career!"
