Title: Create or update a résumé.
Course: Computer Systems Technology II (10002-II) > Section: Investigating Careers in Computer Systems Technology

Creation or update should include

- a job objective
- educational background
- work experience
- professional certifications
- honors and awards
- extracurricular activities, such as membership in club and community activities, leadership positions held, and community service
- optimization for electronic review (e.g., artificial intelligence [AI] scanning devices) of résumés (e.g., use of key words, avoiding columns).

The student should understand the importance of

- avoiding AI use in the creation of a résumé
- keeping a résumé current and updated to reflect experience and education, even if the student is not currently involved in a job search.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What information or features are likely to distract or get a résumé flagged and rejected as created by AI?
- Which professional certifications are most valuable and most obtainable for you?
- What are some specific, objective skills that employers are seeking in your area?
- How long do IT job postings tend to stay open?