AALL Internet Lesson: Preparing Resumes and Cover Letters

Branching Out

Learning Level: Upper level ABE

There are many informative sights on the Internet that provide helpful tips and good ideas for developing, formatting and printing your resume and cover letter. Visit the websites below to see additional samples, explore ideas for preparing you for the world of work or providing you with ideas for a career change.

If you are just completing your High School education and perhaps haven't had much job experience, consider visiting the website, http://www.virtualville.com/employment_agency/resume_writing.html . 

The "Hire Me" Guide
http://www.abeonline.net/hireme/

The "Hire Me" Guide was funded by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning. The course has been written to supply learners with the appropriate training, information, encouragement, discipline, and support for work readiness.

Target Population:
This course is for anyone who is looking for employment or is looking to change careers. The basic reading level of this course is 8.0.
Course Objectives:
When a learner completes this course, they will be able to:
Identify the changes that are in or out of their control in everyday life.
Set an employment-related goal.
Describe the job-related skills they have.
Write their own resume to use in their job search.
Identify the dos and don'ts of what to wear for a job interview.
Answer interview questions with confidence.

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