Resume Webquest

Why do we have resumes?  What are the features that are generally expected to be contained on a resume?  What can you do to make your resume stand out and get noticed? 

Today in class you'll use the web to search for ideas about these questions and more.  Happy searching!   Visit two websites  for each question.  Note the url of the website, and copy and paste answers to each of the following questions below.  We'll share our responses in the last 15 minutes of class.

What is the function of a resume?

What are some tips for writing a college application resume?

What elements do traditional resumes contain?


How does the audience for the resume change the resume?


What words and phrases should you use in a resume?  What words and phrases should not be used in a resume?

What can you do to make a resume stand out?