Resumes: You’re the Boss
“You’re the Boss” is a quick lesson plan from the National FFA Organization in which students assume the role of a hiring manager for a plant nursery job posting. By comparing two sample resumes (Johnny Job and Susie Example) against the job requirements using a mini-rubric, students learn how to identify and evaluate resume qualities relevant to a specific job. The activity works well either before or after students create their own resumes.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Identify qualities of a resume that are relevant to a specific job posting.
- Compare and contrast two resumes to determine the level of quality.
- Determine the qualities of a resume that best showcase an applicant.
- Time required
- 30-45 minutes
- Materials
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- A copy of "The Job Posting."
- A copy of "You're the Boss."
- A copy of two resume examples for Johnny Job and Susie Example.
- Internet access to play the video in real time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time.
- Resources
- 1. FFA.org 2. Video: "How To Write a Good Resume" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEhyKO8Vjuw
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Communication; Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; Initiative and Self-direction; Productivity and Accountability
- This Quick Lesson Plan Would Work Well As
- 1. An activity before students create their own resume. 2. An activity after students have created their own resume.
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Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- CRP.04Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason. Career-ready individuals communicate thoughts, ideas and action plans with clarity, whether using written, verbal and/or visual methods.
AFNR Cluster Skills
- CS.05Describe career opportunities and means to achieve those opportunities in each of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources career pathways.
Common Core – Language
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.6Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Common Core – Math Practices
- CCSS.MP6Attend to precision.
Common Core – Speaking and Listening
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.6Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Common Core – Writing
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4Produce clear and coherent writing the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
FFA Precept
- PG-IProfessional Growth: Ability to assume responsibility for attaining and improving upon the skills needed for career success.