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Technical and Professional Writing

Resumes

Read:
• Job Application Materials (Resumes) Bay City Chapter 4, pp. 74-93
• Sample Resumes
• Resume Writing Guide (Optional)
• What is a Business Plan vs a Business Proposal (NOTE: This will help you to better understand our second long-term project)

Resume Writing Assignment

Writing a Resume
Prompt: Create an effective resume that showcases your skills, qualifications, and experiences in a clear and compelling manner. A well-crafted resume is a crucial tool for presenting yourself to potential employers, internships, academic institutions, or financial institutions if seeking funding for a business plan or proposal.
This must be YOUR resume. It should NOT be hypothetical or from someone else online. I've provided examples of resumes for people with no work experience, so whether or not you've had a job before, you can still create an effective document.
Also, formatting matters! The formatting, neatness, and appearance of your document can be just as effective as the contents. So, choose a template online or in Microsoft Word. Please do not just try to list everything.

Instructions:

Step 1: Gather Information
Collect or brainstorm all relevant information, including your personal details, contact information, education background, work experiences, skills, achievements, and any additional sections you deem relevant (such as certifications, volunteer work, or projects).

Step 2: Organize Your Information
Organize your resume into the following sections:
• Contact Information: Include your full name, phone number, email address, and optionally, your LinkedIn profile.
• Objective or Summary (Optional): Write a brief statement highlighting your career goals and what you can offer to potential employers or institutions. [Note: As I said in the lecture, I don't think these are necessary unless you're switching fields or starting your career for the first time. Typically, this information can go in a cover letter]
• Education: List your educational institutions, degrees earned, majors/minors, graduation dates, and any honors or relevant coursework.
• Work Experience: Detail your work history in reverse chronological order. Include job titles, company names, dates of employment, responsibilities, and accomplishments using bullet points.
• Skills: Highlight your technical and soft skills relevant to the position or industry you're targeting.
• Achievements (Optional): Include any notable achievements, awards, or recognition that demonstrate your abilities and commitment.
• Additional Sections (Optional): Add sections like certifications, languages, volunteer work, or relevant projects if applicable.
• References (Optional): You can mention "Available upon request" or provide references if specified.

Step 3: Write and Format
Take your organized information and compose concise and clear bullet points for each section, emphasizing quantifiable achievements and specific responsibilities. Use action verbs and tailor your language to match the requirements of the job or institution you're targeting.

Step 5: Design and Appearance
Choose a template with a professional font and design, and maintain consistent formatting throughout the document. Ensure readability by using appropriate font sizes and whitespace. Use bold and italic formatting sparingly for emphasis.

Step 6: Proofread and Edit
Thoroughly proofread your resume for spelling, grammar, and formatting errors. Consider seeking feedback from our tutoring center or your family for extra help.

Step 7: Submission
Submit your completed resume in a Word Document or PDF.

Remember, your resume is a dynamic document that can be tailored for different opportunities. You should be able to easily customize it each time you apply to align with the specific requirements of the job or program.

Discussion: Business Proposal Ideas

This is the first step in your second long-term project!

For your second long-term project, you will be creating a number of documents related to one of the ideas you discuss below. Eventually, you will research the need for your idea, discuss the target demographic, and write a letter, a feasibility study, and a business proposal related to the idea. Don't worry! We're going to do this one step at a time.

Today, identify two product or services you would like to produce or offer. Write 1 paragraph for each idea or number your answers to the following questions. (About 2 paragraphs total)
1. Why are you interested in this idea?
2. Why do you think your product or service is needed?
3. What are some challenges you might face if attempting to start a business designed around this product or service?
4. Finally, explain how you would measure success. How much profit per year, customers gained, etc. would you need to consider yourself successful in this venture?
Don't forget to comment TWICE on posts from your peers. In your comments, consider the following:
1. Do you think you would be a target customer for this business? Why or why not?
2. Could you see the need for the service or product? Would your peer help meet this need or solve a problem?
3. Do you know of any other competitors in the area who your peer needs to take into consideration?
4. Do you think one of their ideas is better than the other? Explain.