This essay is intended to assist teachers in helping students develop the art of resume writing. The curriculum outlined is based on prewriting, writing, and rewriting and on using sample entry-level resumes to illustrate basic resume do's and don'ts. The first section outlines the importance of good resumes and the pitfalls of having vocational…

Writing of quality resumes and resume alternatives can be taught using a curriculum called "Write Into a Job." In the prewriting process, students develop lists of words describing their abilities and skills, write proofs, and read sample resumes. Students then write skill statements, develop them into draft resumes, and edit. (JDD)