CAREER EXPLORATION & PLANNING
  • EXPLORATION
    • Education Development Plan - XELLO >
      • Xello Resources
    • Career Exploration Resources
    • Job Outlook
    • TSD Course Catalog
    • OSTC- Oakland Schools Technical Campu
    • TCCHS/OCC Dual Enrollment
    • Work Based Learning
    • Soft Skills / Transferable Skills
    • COST OF LIVING INFORMATION
    • TCCHS Career Day video session playlist
  • EDUCATION / TRAINING
    • Is college for you?
    • Majors
    • GUIDEBOOK TO COLLEGE IN MICHGAIN
    • PAYING FOR COLLEGE >
      • FAFSA
      • Scholarships / Grants
      • SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TCCHS STUDENTS
      • SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE
    • College / Trade School
    • SAT / ACT
    • College Application
    • Student Records
    • HOW TO ASK FOR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
    • COLLEGE ESSAYS
    • COLLEGE INTERVIEWS
    • Oakland Community College
  • CAREER CLUSTERS
    • AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES
    • ARTS, AV TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION
    • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
    • CONSTRUCTION TRADE CAREERS & ARCHITECTURE
    • EDUCATION AND TRAINING
    • ENERGY
    • FINANCE
    • GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
    • HEALTHCARE
    • HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
    • HUMAN SERVICES
    • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
    • LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY
    • MARKETING
    • MANUFACTURING
    • SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS
    • TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
  • Military
  • TRADE CAREERS
    • PROS & CONS OF LABOR UNIONS
    • apprenticeships
    • Preparing for Apprenticeship Testing
    • construction Trades >
      • 2021 MICHIGAN CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICESHIP GUIDEBOOK
      • ASBESTOS / HAZARDOUS WASTE WORKER
      • BOILERMAKER
      • BRICKLAYER
      • CARPENTER, MILLWRIGHTS & FLOOR LAYERS
      • CEMENT MASON
      • CONSTRUCTION CRAFT LABORER
      • DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER
      • ELECTRICIAN
      • ELECTRICIAN/TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTALLER TECHNICIAN
      • ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTOR/INSTALLER
      • FACILITY MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
      • GLAZIER & GLASSWORKER
      • HEAT & FROST INSULATOR GREEN ENERGY MOVEMENT
      • HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION MECHANIC & INTALLER
      • IRON WORKER
      • OPERATING ENGINEER
      • PAINTER & ALLIED TRADES
      • PIPEFITTER
      • PLASTERER
      • PLUMBER
      • ROOFER & WATERPROOFER
      • SHEETE METAL WORKER & HVAC
      • SPRINKLER FITTER
      • TILE, MARBLE & TERRAZZO MASON
    • Manufacturing and Production >
      • Manufacturing Career Quiz
      • CNC Operator
      • CNC Programmer
      • Industrial Manufacturing Tecnician
      • Machine Repairer
      • Materials Engineer
      • Mechatronics Technician
      • Metal Fabricator
      • Mold and Model Maker
      • Tool and Die Maker
      • Welder
    • Service Professionals >
      • Auto Body Repairer
      • Automobile Mechanic
      • Diesel Mechanic
      • Undercar Specialist
      • Cook / Culinary Arts
      • Child Development Specialist
      • Office Manager / Administrative Assistant
    • technology professions >
      • Computer Desktop Support Technician
      • Computer Operator
      • Computer Programmer
      • Computer Support Specialist
      • Computer Systems Analyst
      • Information Technology Project Manager
      • Network and Computer Systems Administrator
      • Network Support Technician
    • Health Care and Medical Professionals >
      • Biomedical Equipment Technician
      • Certified Nurse's Aide
      • Dental Assistant
      • Health Unit Coordinator
      • Medical Assistant
      • Medical Transcriptionist
      • Paramedic
      • Pharmacy Assistant /Technician
      • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • GETTING A JOB
    • Student Part Time Job Listings
    • Job Search
    • Social Media
    • Networking
    • Job Applications
    • Student Records
    • Resume
    • Job Seeking Letters & Follow Up
    • References
    • Interview
    • W-4 / I-9
  • CONTACT
  • TCCHS Graduations
All students should know how to create a resume prior to high school graduation.  There are many resources available to assist with creating your resume.  Instructions are available below for two resources that you can use to make a professional resume.

​Resume – primary purpose is to get job interview.
It is NOT autobiography or entire work history
Needs to provide enough information about the job seeker to make the interviewing decision.
Needs to convey: who, what and so what in quick visual scan
Prepare with employer perspective in mind
It should clearly show how the job seeker will contribute positively to the company
Must represent the applicant’s potential to produce quality work.  It must be free from errors, including grammar and spelling errors.

XELLO RESUME BUILDER
Using information you have already saved for your Education Development Plan in the Xello application, follow the  prompts to add information to the Resume Builder.  This information is easily downloaded into Microsoft Word.  With some minor editing of margins and spacing you can quickly produce your resume.  Step by step instructions are available below.
xello_resume_builder.pdf
File Size: 267 kb
File Type: pdf
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CAREER ONE STOP RESUME GUIDE
  • A step-by-step plan for what to include in your resume
  • Tips to write, format, and polish your resume
  • Resume samples, resume templates
  • Online resume tips, including using tools like LinkedIn and Facebook
  • Professional resume tips
using_career_one_stop_to_create_your_resume.pdf
File Size: 147 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Make sure you save a copy of your resume in a safe place that you will be able to access later.  
​It is easier to update your resume than it is to start over each time.

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  • EXPLORATION
    • Education Development Plan - XELLO >
      • Xello Resources
    • Career Exploration Resources
    • Job Outlook
    • TSD Course Catalog
    • OSTC- Oakland Schools Technical Campu
    • TCCHS/OCC Dual Enrollment
    • Work Based Learning
    • Soft Skills / Transferable Skills
    • COST OF LIVING INFORMATION
    • TCCHS Career Day video session playlist
  • EDUCATION / TRAINING
    • Is college for you?
    • Majors
    • GUIDEBOOK TO COLLEGE IN MICHGAIN
    • PAYING FOR COLLEGE >
      • FAFSA
      • Scholarships / Grants
      • SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TCCHS STUDENTS
      • SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE
    • College / Trade School
    • SAT / ACT
    • College Application
    • Student Records
    • HOW TO ASK FOR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
    • COLLEGE ESSAYS
    • COLLEGE INTERVIEWS
    • Oakland Community College
  • CAREER CLUSTERS
    • AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES
    • ARTS, AV TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION
    • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
    • CONSTRUCTION TRADE CAREERS & ARCHITECTURE
    • EDUCATION AND TRAINING
    • ENERGY
    • FINANCE
    • GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
    • HEALTHCARE
    • HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
    • HUMAN SERVICES
    • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
    • LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY
    • MARKETING
    • MANUFACTURING
    • SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS
    • TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
  • Military
  • TRADE CAREERS
    • PROS & CONS OF LABOR UNIONS
    • apprenticeships
    • Preparing for Apprenticeship Testing
    • construction Trades >
      • 2021 MICHIGAN CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICESHIP GUIDEBOOK
      • ASBESTOS / HAZARDOUS WASTE WORKER
      • BOILERMAKER
      • BRICKLAYER
      • CARPENTER, MILLWRIGHTS & FLOOR LAYERS
      • CEMENT MASON
      • CONSTRUCTION CRAFT LABORER
      • DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER
      • ELECTRICIAN
      • ELECTRICIAN/TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTALLER TECHNICIAN
      • ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTOR/INSTALLER
      • FACILITY MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
      • GLAZIER & GLASSWORKER
      • HEAT & FROST INSULATOR GREEN ENERGY MOVEMENT
      • HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION MECHANIC & INTALLER
      • IRON WORKER
      • OPERATING ENGINEER
      • PAINTER & ALLIED TRADES
      • PIPEFITTER
      • PLASTERER
      • PLUMBER
      • ROOFER & WATERPROOFER
      • SHEETE METAL WORKER & HVAC
      • SPRINKLER FITTER
      • TILE, MARBLE & TERRAZZO MASON
    • Manufacturing and Production >
      • Manufacturing Career Quiz
      • CNC Operator
      • CNC Programmer
      • Industrial Manufacturing Tecnician
      • Machine Repairer
      • Materials Engineer
      • Mechatronics Technician
      • Metal Fabricator
      • Mold and Model Maker
      • Tool and Die Maker
      • Welder
    • Service Professionals >
      • Auto Body Repairer
      • Automobile Mechanic
      • Diesel Mechanic
      • Undercar Specialist
      • Cook / Culinary Arts
      • Child Development Specialist
      • Office Manager / Administrative Assistant
    • technology professions >
      • Computer Desktop Support Technician
      • Computer Operator
      • Computer Programmer
      • Computer Support Specialist
      • Computer Systems Analyst
      • Information Technology Project Manager
      • Network and Computer Systems Administrator
      • Network Support Technician
    • Health Care and Medical Professionals >
      • Biomedical Equipment Technician
      • Certified Nurse's Aide
      • Dental Assistant
      • Health Unit Coordinator
      • Medical Assistant
      • Medical Transcriptionist
      • Paramedic
      • Pharmacy Assistant /Technician
      • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • GETTING A JOB
    • Student Part Time Job Listings
    • Job Search
    • Social Media
    • Networking
    • Job Applications
    • Student Records
    • Resume
    • Job Seeking Letters & Follow Up
    • References
    • Interview
    • W-4 / I-9
  • CONTACT
  • TCCHS Graduations