RESUME WRITING WEBQUEST
Learning Target
I can explain the purpose of a Resume AND write an effective Resume that will get me
an Interview so I can promote my skills and abilities to get the job of my choice!
Task
You are just beginning your job search and have decided to apply for a job at Red
Robin Gourmet Burgers as a Server or Host/Hostess. You must now write Resume
that high lights your background and experience. Remember, this is your most
important “First Impression” document, so make it shine!
This webquest will take a couple of days to get through, so be sure you stay on top of
it!
Section 1: What is a Resume
Using the above link, answer the following questions on your resume webquest
handout.
1. What is a resume?
2. What is the primary function or purpose of a resume?
3. Your resume needs to be_________________________________(fill in the blank).
Section 2: How to Write a Resume
Using the above link, answer the following questions on your webquest handout.
1. What basic elements should be included on a Resume?
2. What additional information should you include on your Resume according to your
teacher?
3. What skills do employers want? List at least 5.
4. Look at the list of Action words and include 10 that you could use on your resume.
5. According to Mischelle Watson, “Resumes are now….(complete the sentence).
6. Before you print your resume, what should you do?
Section 3: Resume Examples
Now that you have answered all the questions, go to the Digi-Tools web page and
download the Resume template. Put your full address in the text box to the right.
Include a telephone number where you can be reached (or a message left) during
regular business hours. Include an appropriate e-mail address.
RESUME WRITING WEBQUEST
Your full legal name will go on the left hand side of the Resume. Pick a font that best
represents you as the professional and mature individual that you are. Remember that
First Impressions are lasting impressions!
Part IIWriting an Objective Statement
Using the above link, answer the following questions:
1. The objective statement answers what question?
3. What things do you want to avoid when writing your objective statement?
Here are some examples of a “Good, Better, and Best” type of Job Objective:
Good:
To obtain a position with your company. (Boring, but better than nothing…)
Better:
To obtain a Server position with Red Robin Gourment Burgers.
(More specific but does nothing to promote you.)
Best:
Self motivated team player with outstanding people and communication
skills seeking a Hostess position with Red Robin Gourmet Burgers.
(more specific and begins promoting right out the gate!)
Part IIIContact information
1. What should you include in your contact information?
Part IVEducation
Type your Education formatting here based on what you were told in class.
Part VExperience
This is the section where you will include your experience – it does not have to be
“paid” experience. Anything will do since you are new to the job market.
Go to the web site and download the student job descriptions. Copy and paste three
sections that you have done. Try to put them in the order of importance considering
the job you are applying for.
RESUME WRITING WEBQUEST
Part VIHonors and activites
What Honors and Awards have you earned? Think about sports, school, youth group,
etc. Put the year first, then the award. Begin with the most recent first AND make sure
the list is balanced (i.e. not too many sports awards).
Part V
References
You have to pick TWO adults to use as references. You can not use relatives AND you
should not use young adults. Pick the two very best people who will say good things
about you to a potential employer.
You are finished & ready to begin writing your resume! You may start your rough draft
now! Looking up different examples of resume formats will be very helpful!
Remember, the information that you learn in this unit will get you a job! Therefore,
make sure you do a thorough job on this assigment.