Create Your Resume

Prepare

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review

• Chapter 2 of the Life After College: Presenting Yourself to the Workforce textbook
• Resumes & Cover LettersLinks to an external site.
• Example Resume FormatsDownload Example Resume Formats
• Sample Cover LetterDownload Sample Cover Letter
• Creating Your Resume and Cover Letters interactive. This interactive has a transcript Download transcript.

 

Write

This assignment has two parts. In Part 1, you will evaluate best practices in resume writing to create a targeted resume tailored to a specific job description in the education field. To begin, select one of these job descriptions for entry-level positions in the education field from:

• Early Childcare WorkerDownload Early Childcare Worker
• Early Childcare AdministratorDownload Early Childcare Administrator
• Elementary Level Teacher’s AideDownload Elementary Level Teacher’s Aide
• Secondary Level Teacher’s AideDownload Secondary Level Teacher’s Aide
• Instructional Design AssociateDownload Instructional Design Associate

Utilize the resume format outlined in your Life After College: Presenting Yourself to the Workforce textbook to craft a resume tailored to the position you selected.

For Part 2 of this assignment, you will create an 8-to-10-slide, narrated PowerPoint presentation using ScreenPalLinks to an external site. (4 minutes or less).

In your presentation,

• Outline the parts of your resume.
• Describe the information you chose to feature in each part of your resume.
• Explain the importance of that information and why it is advantageous as you apply for this particular position.

 

Required Format

The Create Your Resume presentation

• must be 8 to 10 double-spaced slides in length (not including title and references slides) and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s How to Make a PowerPoint PresentationLinks to an external site. resource.
• The audiovisual presentation must be 4 minutes or less in length and recorded in a universally accessible format. Remember to include captions and transcripts in your video. For guidance, refer to the How to Add Captions to Zoom Recordings [A Step-by-Step Guide]Links to an external site..
• must include a separate title page with the following in title case:
  • title of project in bold font
    • Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
  • student’s name
  • name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
  • course name and number
  • instructor’s name
  • due date
• must use at least 2 scholarly or credible sources in addition to the course text.
  • The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
  • To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, refer to this Quick and Easy Library ResearchLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process and provides some library search tips.
• must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site.

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Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Review Preparation Materials

• Revisit Chapter 2 of your textbook for resume and cover letter formatting tips.

• Look at the example resume formats and sample cover letter for inspiration.

• Explore the interactive tool and transcript for clarity on resume-building.

Step 2: Select a Job Description
Choose one entry-level education position. Carefully read the description and highlight key qualifications, skills, and responsibilities—it will guide how you tailor your resume.

Step 3: Create Your Targeted Resume (Part 1)
Follow the textbook’s resume format and include these sections:

1. Contact Information (name, phone, email, LinkedIn).

2. Objective or Summary Statement – a short, tailored statement about your career goals and suitability for the position.

3. Education – list degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework.

4. Experience – highlight related jobs, volunteer work, or internships. Use action verbs and quantify achievements (e.g., “Developed literacy activities for a group of 15 preschoolers”).

5. Skills – emphasize teaching, communication, teamwork, child development knowledge, or technology skills.

6. Certifications or Training (if applicable).

Step 4: Plan Your PowerPoint Presentation (Part 2)
Create 8–10 slides to explain your resume. Suggested slide structure:

1. Title Slide (APA formatted).

2. Introduction – purpose of the presentation.

3. Contact Information & Objective – why you structured it this way.

4. Education Section – highlight relevance to the role.

5. Experience Section – discuss key examples that match the job description.

6. Skills Section – explain transferable skills and why they’re important.

7. Certifications/Training – note anything that makes you stand out.

8. Conclusion – emphasize why your resume is tailored and competitive.

9. References Slide (APA format).

Step 5: Narrate and Record

• Record your voice for each slide (under 4 minutes total).

• Use ScreenPal or a similar tool.

• Add captions and a transcript for accessibility.

Step 6: Cite Your Sources

• Use at least 2 scholarly or credible sources in addition to the textbook.

• Cite them in-text (on slides) and list them on your references slide in proper APA format.

Step 7: Submit

• Double-check formatting and timing.

• Submit your resume and narrated presentation through the course portal.

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Helpful Resources for Further Reading

• Indeed: How to Write a Resume

• Purdue OWL: Résumés and Vitas

• UAGC Writing Center: PowerPoint Presentation Tips

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