Co-op@Contact: Work Readiness: Resume & the "Ideal" Job

Creating an Effective Resume

Instructions:
Part I: Examine at least three of the links below to look at different ways of designing a resume.

http://www.careers.org/
http://www.campusworklink.com/
http://www.monster.ca/
http://www.resumeedge.com/
http://www.resumania.com/
http://www.mazemaster.on.ca/

Part II:

Brainstorm a list of the new skills, attitudes, knowledge, etc, that you have gained from your work experience.
Decide on a style of resume. Keep it as simple as possible.
Do a rough draft of your revised resume according to the style of resume that you have chosen:

prominently display your name, address, telephone, and email
list your skills, apptitudes, and experience
use action-packed dynamic words
do not use abbreviations
check spelling and grammar
you may wish to customize your resume for a specific job or area
share your resume with a teacher or friend or family member and get their feed-back
prepare a final copy and save to disc
prepare a final hard copy and make at least two other hard copies to keep on file (in case you lose the electronic copy)

The assignment may be submitted as a Word attachment to an email (see contact link) or as hardcopy. The assignment must be typed.

Part III: Meet with the Co-op teacher to discuss the final draft of your new or improved resume.

Part IV: If you could work at a job of your choice, what would it be like? Describe your version of the IDEAL JOB (part-time, full-time, or career). Consider the following aspects of the job when writing your report:
Location
Job Description
Duties
Work Environment
Equipment
Rules
Educational Requirements
Opportunities for Advancement
Co-workers
Type of boss
Benefits
Hours
Salary

Length: 1 page.

Welcome to Co-op @ Contact

A programme offering students the opportunity to earn academic credits while working in paid or volunteer positions during and/or after school

Contact Alternative School
416-393-1455, ext. 30040
cell phone (leave message 24/7):
416-268-9174

Co-op Teachers for 2008-09:

Rob Ross
robert.ross@tdsb.on.ca

Nabeel Salloum
nabeel.salloum@tdsb.on.ca

All Co-op assignments and requirements are listed on this site (which is updated regularly).
This site is an important means of keeping students informed of programme requirements. However, it is the responsibililty of all students registered in Co-op to keep in personal contact, by 'checking in' on a weekly basis, with their Co-op teachers.

IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDER:
In the case of an accident at the worksite, or for any serious problem, students (in both paid and volunteer jobs) must call the Co-op teachers or the school immediately. Messages may be left on the cell phone at any hour.

Assessment & Evaluation of Students in Co-op

Co-op is a credit-granting course. Assessment & Evaluation are based on the same criteria as in other TDSB courses (see TDSB Assessment & Evaluation policy).

Students in after-school Co-op are accepted (subject to various conditions and limitations) on a continous intake basis. Final evaluation takes place at the end of each semester (January and June). Students in after-school Co-op must be able to earn a minimum of 110 hours before the end of the semester.

Students in afternoon Co-op are accepted at or near the beginning of each quadmester and do their Co-op placement or job in place of in-school courses during Periods C and D. Students in afternoon Co-op must go to their placement every day for a minimum of 2.5 hours a day in order to earn a minimum of 100 hours (plus 10 hours pre-placement = 110 hours = 1 credit per quad).

All new Co-op students must complete all pre-placement requirements before beginning to count credit hours. Students who change jobs must re-enrol in Co-op and complete certain pre-placement requirements. Continuing Co-op students (new semester or quad) must re-enrol and complete certain pre-placement requirements. In each case, it is the obligation of the student to speak to the Co-op teacher in order to know and carry out these requirements.

Evaluation Categories:

Pre-placement (or continuing placement) requirements: 10% of final quad or semester mark (note: these requirements must be completed before credit hours will be 'clocked')

Placement or Job Performance Evaluation (based Co-op teacher monitoring of student meeting course expectations in Personal Placement Learning Plan): 40% of final quad or semester mark.

Integration assigments during placement:

1) Weekly reflection seminar (student meets with Co-op teacher for brief and informal reflection and discussion): 10% of final quad or semester mark.

2) Formal reflection 'essay' (one page; one per quad): 10% of final quad or semester mark.

Culminating Activity (Oral Examination, Portfolio, Poster, or other summative project--student will be able to choose a culminating activity which best suits his or her interests and abilities): 30% of final quad or semester mark.

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