K–6Civic Lab
Resume Building
Create effective resumes
Jorah
SylviaBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 20–40 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Maris · Davis
- Materials needed
- Resume Writing Guide for Teens
- College-Ruled Notebook
- USB Flash Drive
Why this skill rocks
Want to show off all your awesome skills for a special project or a cool summer job? A resume helps you shine bright right now!
2034Where this could take you
In 2034, when the Olympics are here, you could be managing volunteers or getting a dream job, all thanks to knowing how to brag about yourself on paper!
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Resume Writing Guide for Teens
RequiredA step-by-step book written specifically for first-time job seekers — covers every section of a resume with real examples and fill-in exercises.
College-Ruled Notebook
RequiredUse it as your master list journal — dump every experience, skill, and achievement in one place before you start building your resume so nothing gets missed.
USB Flash Drive
Keep backup copies of every resume version so you can quickly pull up the right one for any job without losing older drafts.