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Individuals needing special assistance should contact one of the staff. Adequate advance notice is necessary.  \nOptimal Resume is a free, online resume building resource that is available on the Career Services Center website. Start your new account with your Western email. Make an appointment to have a Peer Advisor or a Counselor review it.  \nKaren Powell: Coordinator-Job Search Services [Karen.powell@wwu.edu](Karen.powell@wwu.edu)  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nResume  \nThe Basic Elements 3-4  \nSaying What You Mean and Meaning What You Say 5  \nAction Verbs 6-7  \nTranslating Duties to Skills: Worksheet for Educators 8  \nPutting It All Together 9  \nGetting Started on Optimal Resume 10  \nTeaching Resume Checklist 11  \nSample Resumes:  \nSample \\#1 – Elementary Teacher/B.A. Degree 12  \nSample \\#2--Middle School Teacher/Post-baccalaureate Cert. 13 Sample \\#3 – K-12 P.E. Teacher/B.A. Degree 14  \nSample \\#4 – SPED/ELED Teacher/B.A. Degree 15  \nSample \\#5—Secondary Teacher/MIT Degree 16-17  \nThe Cover Letter or Letter of Application:  \nWriting an Effective Letter of Application 18  \nThe Cover Letter Checklist 19  \nCover Letter/Letter of Application Sample Layout 20  \nSample High School Job Announcement 21  \nSample Targeted Cover Letter 22  \nTHE RESUME  \nThe purpose of a resume is to market yourself for the next position you desire. The resume should be short and concise, presenting an employer with information pertinent to the job announcement in a brief, easy-to read format. One page is usually sufficient for new college graduates with limited work histories, but experienced individuals may need two pages.  \nA variety of formats can be used for resumes. However, in our experience with university students and other job seekers, we have found that the chronological format generally works the most effectively. This approach operates on the assumption that your most recent experience is the most relevant. Consequently, information concerning your education and experience is presented in reverse date order. The information which follows details the elements that are typically included in a chronological resume.  \nTHE BASIC ELEMENTS  \nThere is no one correct way to write a resume. However, there are some basic elements you need to include in your resume:  \n1) Identifying Information--The very first information on your resume should be your name, address and phone number (and/or message phone number, if applicable), including both zip and area codes. You may also include a website address, if you have one. Your main objective is to get employers to remember you, so highlighting your name using bolding, caps or a larger font will make you more visible.  \n2) Career Objective–For application to a specific job, an objective is usually not necessary. 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If you plan to explore a variety of different opportunities, you will probably be better off using your cover letter to explain the type of position you are seeking so that you can tailor your statement to the particular organization you are contacting.  \n3) Cer","cbCaibM7PWozfcgz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibM7PWozfcgz","pdf",233276,22,"English","# Resume\n## The Basic Elements\n## Saying What You Mean and Meaning What You Say\n## Action Verbs\n## Translating Duties to Skills: Worksheet for Educators\n## Putting It All Together\n## Getting Started on Optimal Resume\n## Teaching Resume Checklist\n## Sample Resumes: Elementary, Middle School, K-12 P.E., SPED/ELED, Secondary\n# The Cover Letter or Letter of Application\n## Writing an Effective Letter of Application\n## The Cover Letter Checklist\n## Cover Letter/Letter of Application Sample Layout\n## Sample High School Job Announcement\n## Sample Targeted Cover Letter","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of a resume for educators?\",\"answer\":\"A resume markets you for the next position you want. 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