Why would anyone want to hire me? 

Why would anyone want to hire me? 
A RESUME FITTING A SUPERHERO OR HEROINE 

SUMMARY 
Using My Education and Work History component of the My CIS Portfolio, 
students develop a resume for a favorite superhero or other fictional 
character. StudentsÕs understanding of how personal achievements or 
accomplishments enhance a resume is then applied to developing or 
strengthening their own resumes. 

OBJECTIVE(S) 
Students will: 

1. Use the Data Collection Form component to gather potentially useful 
information about their hero and then themselves. 
2. Use the Resume Data Entry component to enter resume information 
collected for hero and then themselves. 
3. Use the Create Resume component to select a resume style for hero and 
then themselves. 
4. Create a personal resume that highlights their achievements or 
accomplishments. 
PREPARATION 
Ensure that each student has a ÒMy CIS PortfolioÓ before starting the activity. 
See Creating a My CIS Folder Quick Start, or log on to the eCIS 
Administrator web site at http://idcis.intocareers.org/administration/ and create 
portfolios for your students (Manage Portfolios/Create and Edit Portfolios). 

Become familiar with the My Education and Work History component in the 
My CIS Portfolio to understand its content and organization. 
Review the resume information in eCIS Job Search. 
Photocopy the sample Batman resume. 


MATERIALS 
White or chalkboard 
Data Collection Form worksheetÑone per student 
Sample Batman ResumeÑone per student 
Creating a My CIS Folder Quick Start 

COMPUTER USE 
eCIS: My CIS Portfolio 
Internet access is an option for hero research. 

SUBJECT AREA 
English (Reading, Writing, Literature); Guidance, History, Technology 

TIME REQUIRED 
ThreeÐfive 50-minute class periods 

GROUP SIZE 
Class, small group, individual 

STEPS 

1. 
Introduce the resume as a communication tool used by employers for employee selection 
purposes. Resumes may have been covered in an earlier activity or in another subject areaÑask 
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about it and build on what they know. With studentsÕ high interest in superheroes such as 
Spiderman, the X-Men, or Batman this assignment should have great appeal. 

about it and build on what they know. With studentsÕ high interest in superheroes such as 
Spiderman, the X-Men, or Batman this assignment should have great appeal. 
. 
Ask students to select their favorite real or fictional Òhero.Ó As the group discusses a heroÕs 
accomplishments or achievements, list them on the board. Ask students how and why 
accomplishments or achievements should be a part of a resume. Discuss the influence of such 
information on an employer. 
3. 
Hand out the sample Batman resumes and discuss the information provided. Have some fun 
with it! 
4. 
Brief the students on Education and Work History content and organization if it is unfamiliar. 
5. 
Distribute Resume Data Collection Forms. Requesting a balance between male and female 
characters, divide class into small groups and ask each to select a real or fictional hero. Have 
each group discuss and complete a Resume Collection Form worksheet with all the information 
that could potentially be used about their hero (they can use the Internet to do research). 
Groups should be prepared to report and discuss their research and information at the next class 
or group session. 
6. 
After discussion, each group converts the information they have collected into a ÒsuperÓ resume 
using the My Education and Work History component. 
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Use the Resume Data entrycomponent to enter their information. Check the help screens to 
develop their entries. 
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Use Create Resumecomponent to select a resume style that best fits their hero. Try all the 
formats available. 
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Correct spelling, grammatical errors, awkward or incomplete entries and misinformation. 
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Print the best resume and be ready to share it and what they learned about enhancing their 
own resumes from this activity. 
7. 
As a class, discuss all or selected ÒsuperÓ resumes. You may wish to post the resumes for all 
group members to see. Alternatively, discuss resume development using the following questions: 
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What accomplishments and achievements do students in the class represent? 
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What skills are represented in the different accomplishments and achievements? It will be 
helpful to students to emphasize that they haveskills, as shown by their accomplishments and 
achievements. 
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What purposes does a resume have for a potential employer? 
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What role does the resume appearance have in impressing an employer? 
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What information should a high quality resume contain? 
8. 
Students use the steps in number 6 (above) to develop their individual resumes. After printing 
their resumes they should ask the following questions to make sure it is a ÒsuperÓ resumeÐtheir 
super resume. 
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Does it show potential employers how they will benefit by interviewing me? 
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Does it emphasize my accomplishments or achievements and skills? 
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Does it look attractive, with a pleasing layout, effective use of white space, and appropriate 
organization? 
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Does it use action words? Is it clear? 
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Does it portray a positive picture? 
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Is it believable and supported by specific examples? 
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9. 
If any of the students cannot answer yes to all the above questions, they need to rewrite or revise 
their resumes. Those five evaluating questions are part of the assessment process, too. 
VARIATIONS 

1. 
After an introduction to resumes, have students read books about personal lives of fiction or 
nonfiction characters and write a resume for the main character. Students could also choose from 
film and television characters. (BloomÕs Taxonomy: Application) 
2. 
Assign students to groups for review of each otherÕs resumes. Ask them to answer the questions in 
Step 8 and make suggestions for improvements. 
ALLIED ACTIVITIES 

SKILLS Bingo 
Presenting Yourself Well on Paper 

ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES 

Students will: 

1. Review character information and identify skills and abilities appropriate for the characterÕs ÒsuperÓ 
resume. 
2. Review their own or other studentsÕ resumes and identify skills and abilities useful to them and 
appealing to potential employers. 
3. Use the five questions in Step 8 to complete a self or peer resume evaluation. 
STUDENT WORKSHEET 

Resume Data Collection Form 


PORTFOLIO 

Students save a personal resume in their ÒMy CIS PortfolioÓ 

CREDITS AND CITATIONS 

Adapted from JIST Newsletter, February, 1999 

SORTING 

Subject/Program Area: English, Guidance, Technology 
Grade Level: 9, 10 
eCIS Component: My CIS Portfolio (ÒEducation and Work HistoryÓ) 

STANDARDS 

Idaho Counseling Program Model Standards: 

Academic/Technical Development - Standard C 

Career Developemnt - Standards B, C 

Personal/Social Development - Standard C 

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Idaho Achievement Standards: 

Idaho Achievement Standards: 

Language Arts and Communications - Writing, Reading 

SCANS: Information; Interpersonal; Technology; Basic Skills; Thinking Skills; Personal Qualities 

NCDG: Positive self-concept; Skills to interact positively with others; Job search and job retention skills 
ASCA: Academic Development; Career Development; Personal and Social Development 

EDUCATIONALGOALS 

BloomÕs Taxonomy: Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation 

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PERSONAL INFORMATION 

Your name, address, and telephone number Ñ if you do not have a telephone, you will need to give a 
telephone number where you can receive messages. 

Name: 
Home Address: 
City, state, and zip: 
Home phone: 
Message phone: 
Social security number: 
Employment objective: 
Emergency contact name and 
phone: 

EDUCATION and WORK HISTORY 

List work experiences. You will need the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of any previous 
significant employers, the dates you worked for them, your supervisorsÕ names, your job titles, starting and 
ending salaries, and brief descriptions of your duties and accomplishments. Begin with your most recent 
employer. You may want to include summer, temporary, part-time, and volunteer work that show you have 
skills or interests that relate to the job you are seeking. You will need the same information you need for 
previous employers. 

1. Employer Phone 
Address Start date through end date Title 
Start pay $ / End pay $ Supervisor 

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Duties and responsibilities (Emphasize duties and responsibilities that apply to jobs for which you 
are applying.) 
Duties and responsibilities (Emphasize duties and responsibilities that apply to jobs for which you 
are applying.) 
Reason for Leaving 

2. Employer Phone 
Address Start date through end date Title 
Start pay $ / End pay $ Supervisor 
Duties and responsibilities (Emphasize duties and responsibilities that apply to jobs for which you 
are applying.) 
Highlights (Include recognition you have received, projects completed, and results of your work.) 
Reason for Leaving 

3. Employer Phone 
Address Start date through end date Title 
Start pay $ / End pay $ Supervisor 
Duties and responsibilities (Emphasize duties and responsibilities that apply to jobs for which you 
are applying.) 

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Highlights (Include recognition you have received, projects completed, and results of your work.) Highlights (Include recognition you have received, projects completed, and results of your work.) 

4. Employer Phone 
Address Start date through end date Title 
Start pay $ / End pay $ Supervisor 
Duties and responsibilities (Emphasize duties and responsibilities that apply to jobs for which you 
are applying.) 
Highlights (Include recognition you have received, projects completed, and results of your work.) 
Reason for Leaving 

5. Employer Phone 
Address Start date through end date Title 
Start pay $ / End pay $ Supervisor 
Duties and responsibilities (Emphasize duties and responsibilities that apply to jobs for which you 
are applying.) 
Highlights (Include recognition you have received, projects completed, and results of your work.) 
Reason for Leaving 

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EDUCATION and TRAINING 

EDUCATION and TRAINING 
tended. 
You may want to list diplomas you have earned at each school, as well as relevant course work, 
activities, and awards. Begin with your most recent education. 

1. School Name and address Start date through end date 
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Major 
Degree 
Activities, athletics, accomplishments, awards, honors, and memberships 
Courses 

2. School Name and address Start date through end date 
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Major 
Degree 
Activities, athletics, accomplishments, awards, honors, and memberships 
Courses 

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3. School Name and address 3. School Name and address 
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Major 
Degree 
Activities, athletics, accomplishments, awards, honors, and memberships 
Courses 

MILITARY SERVICE 

If you have had military service experience, include the branch of service, highest rank achieved, and type 
of discharge. Be sure to list all duties or training that relate to the work you are seeking. Make copies of 
your DD-214 and give it to employers who request it. It is very important to have a list of your transferable 
skills from military work into the civilian work force. 

Branch Highest Rank 
Job Titles Start date 
Discharge date and Status 
Training: 

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SKILLS and ACHEIVEMENTS 

SKILLS and ACHEIVEMENTS 

Office equipment 
Other equipment 
Special skills 
Licenses 
Interests or hobbies 
Languages 

Memberships 

WORKSHOPS and TRAINING 

List training, seminars, and workshops that you have attended. This may include former employersÕ 
training programs and workshops. 

Title Sponsor Date 
Training 
Certificates 
Title Sponsor Date 
Training 
Certificates 
Title Sponsor Date 
Training 
Certificates 

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REFERENCES 

REFERENCES 

1. Name 
Title 
Employer 
Address 
Phone 
2. Name 
Title 
Employer 
Address 
Phone 
3. Name 
Title 
Employer 
Address 
Phone 

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BRUCE WAYNE, AKA BATMAN 
WAYNE MANOR 
GOTHAM CITY, NEW YORK 23332-0000 
HOME PHONE: 203-444-3737 
MESSAGE PHONE: 203-444-3736 


OBJECTIVE 
Elimination of crime. 

EDUCATION 
Cambridge University, Oxford, England, UK. Ph.D., International Law. Summer 1940 
to Fall 1945. Studied international Law and Ethics while developing skills and abilities 
related to communication and covert operations for CIA. 

Sorbonne, Paris, France 2344-23444. Pending. Communications. Summer 1940 to 
Summer 1941. Activities and accomplishments included using mathematical or 
statistical procedures to analyze data and solve problems related to communication 
systems found in international crime operations. 

Berlin School of Science, East Berlin, Germany. Ph.D., Criminology. Fall 1938 to 
Spring 1945. Applications directed at research and analysis of criminal evolution, 
diminished ethics and moral decay, subversive organizations and covert activities. 
Researched and acquired knowledge, skills, and experience with the elimination of 
domestic and national crime and criminal organizations. 

WORKSHOPS 
Martial Arts. Spring 1995. 
Battle Psychology. Winter 1986. 

EXPERIENCE 
Owner and Senior CEO. Wayne Corp, 3333 Corp Drive NE, Summer 1948 to 
current date. 

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Manage and supervise major departments and industrial complexes of Wayne 
Corp and its associated companies. 
¥ Travel and marketing contacts that are key to success of Wayne Corp. 
Investigative Detective. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Summer 1946 to Spring 1948. 
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Research and computation of data directed at solving high priority national and 
international criminal events of current value and priority. 
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Undercover investigation, sting operations, surveillance of criminal activities, both 
domestic and national. 
SKILLS 
Expert fighting skills. An expert in domestic and international spy operations. Photographic 
memory, genius-level intellect. 

LANGUAGES 
Proficient in international languages: French, Dutch, German, and Chinese-Mandarin. 

MEMBERSHIPS 
Justice League of America. 
International Justice League. 

REFERENCES 
Available on request. 

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