Title: Update résumé and personal records (e.g., cover letter, portfolio) for a specific job posting.
Course: Education for Employment II (Preparation) (22902-18) > Section: Demonstrating Job Acquisition Skills

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?