Update résumé and personal records (e.g., cover letter, portfolio) for a specific job posting.

Update should include

• occupational/technical skills
• school activities
• contact information
• grade-point average
• work and volunteer experiences
• awards and recognition
• job objectives
• employment references
• hobbies and special interests.

Update should also reflect

• the job description, as advertised
• the jobs task(s) and skills, as advertised
• the required education/training, or equivalent experience, as advertised
• keywords used by the employer in the job posting.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What personal information do employers require prior to employment?
• Why is it helpful for employers to know the educational histories of applicants?
• What is the benefit of keeping an employment portfolio?
• What is the appropriate length for a résumé? How does this change as you gain experience?
• Why is it important to customize a résumé for specific positions?
• How does a resume compare to a job application? How does it differ?
• What is the importance of using keywords in a résumé?