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Transitions, part 2: Draft Résumés

The Assignment

After researching careers in the "Transition, part 1," assignment, draft at least 2 different résumés and submit them on Blackboard. This step is essential because it helps you apply the knowledge gained from career research to create tailored résumés that align with your chosen fields. Keep in mind that it's useful to have more than one version of your résumé if you are interested in pursuing more than one kind of job.

• Create 2 résumés that highlight your skills, experiences, and achievements. Use a clean and professional format. Follow the advice shared by our guest speaker.
• Include sections such as contact information, objective or summary statement, education, work experience, skills, and relevant certifications or awards.
• Tailor your résumé to a specific job or field by emphasizing experiences and skills that are relevant to that specific job or field.
• Use real information from your own experience. This is not an assignment asking you to make things up.
• Please read all instructions carefully.
• Reach out for help if you have any questions!

Associated Assignments

• Transition, part 1: Research Potential Careers
• Transition, part 2: Draft Résumés
• Transition, part 3: Draft Job Letters
• Transition, part 4: Explore Job Databases
• Transition, part 5: Reflection

The Rubric

25% Relevance to the Target Job/Field:

• Insufficient: The résumé lacks clear alignment with the specific job or field, containing irrelevant information.
• Adequate: The résumé is somewhat aligned with the target job/field but may contain some irrelevant information.
• Strong: The résumé demonstrates a good alignment with the target job/field, emphasizing relevant skills and experiences.
• Outstanding: The résumé is exceptionally tailored to the target job/field, highlighting precise qualifications and experiences that make the candidate a strong fit.

30% Clarity and Readability:

• Insufficient: The résumé is poorly organized and challenging to read, with frequent errors in formatting and grammar.
• Adequate: The résumé is somewhat organized and readable but may contain occasional formatting or grammar errors.
• Strong: The résumé is well-organized and easy to read, with minimal formatting and grammar errors.
• Outstanding: The résumé is impeccably organized and exceptionally clear, with no formatting or grammar errors.

25% Completeness and Information Quality:

• Insufficient: The résumé is incomplete, missing critical sections, or contains inaccurate information.
• Adequate: The résumé includes the necessary sections but lacks depth in information or contains minor inaccuracies.
• Strong: The résumé is complete and includes all relevant sections with accurate and detailed information.
• Outstanding: The résumé is comprehensive, including additional sections or details that enhance the candidate's profile.

20% Professional Appearance:

• Insufficient: The résumé lacks a professional appearance, with poor formatting choices and unattractive design.
• Adequate: The résumé has a somewhat professional appearance but may benefit from improved formatting and design.
• Strong: The résumé presents a professional appearance with well-thought-out formatting and an attractive design.
• Outstanding: The résumé exudes professionalism with impeccable formatting, design, and visual appeal.