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Resume Detective

Most 7th graders think they have "no experience." This activity will prove you're wrong. Use the article's secrets to find the hidden value in your life.

Step 1: The Layout

Drag the correct labels onto the blank resume. A resume must be organized so a boss can read it in 10 seconds!

Contact Information
Education & GPA
Experience / Volunteer
Hard Skills
Extracurriculars
TOP SECTION
SCHOOL SECTION
WORK/HELP SECTION
TALENT SECTION
AFTER-SCHOOL SECTION

Step 2: The Professional Filter

Bosses hate messy resumes. Drag the professional items into the green box and the unprofessional ones into the red trash.

✅ Professional

❌ Unprofessional

j.smith2024@email.com
cool_skater_dude@email.com
"Supervised and led a team of 4 peers"
"I was the boss of my friends"
"Collaborated with local charities"
"helped people out"
September 2023 - June 2024
"Last school year"
Certified in First Aid & CPR
"I am a very nice person"

Step 3: Finding Your Experience

The article says babysitting and sports count! Drag each life event to its proper resume box.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

WORK / VOLUNTEER

ACTIVITIES

Weekly Babysitting
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Debate Team Captain
Video Production (CapCut)
Community Garden Helper
Yearbook Photographer
Google Slides Expert
Delivering Newspapers
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