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Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire. - William Butler Yeates
To learn is to change. Education is a process that changes the learner. - Anonymous
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Elaine Maxwell: My will shall shape the future. Whether I fail or succeed shall be no man's doing but my own. I am the force; I can clear any obstacle before me or I can be lost in the maze. My choice; my responsibility; win or lose, only I hold the key to my destiny.
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross: I believe that we are solely responsible for our choices, and we have to accept the consequences of every deed, word, and thought throughout our lifetime.
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William James: The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude.
H. H. the Dalai Lama: To be aware of a single shortcoming in oneself is more useful than to be aware of a thousand in someone else.
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Frank Lloyd Wright: The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen.
H.H. the Dalai Lama: The basic thing is that everyone wants happiness, no one wants suffering. And happiness mainly comes from our own attitude, rather than from external factors. If your own mental attitude is correct, even if you remain in a hostile atmosphere, you feel happy.
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Bernice Johnson Reagon: Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.
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I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” -- Michael Jordan
Elizabeth Stone: Making the decision to have a child - it's momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking outside your body.
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"Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune." -- Jim Rohn
"The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change." -- Carl Rogers
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All of us do not have equal talent, but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our talent. -- John F. Kennedy
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. -- Gandhi
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Nelson Mandela: Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
Patricia Neal: A master can tell you what he expects of you. A teacher, though awakens your own expectations.
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A mind once stretched by a new idea never regains its original dimensions. - Anonymous
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." -- Albert Einstein
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September 5, 2010
Resumés
A brief and easy read summary of your educational background, skills, work and volunteer experience. It is an advertisement and is the best tool you have to get yourself an interview.
How to use your resumé:
- include it in the application package (application form, cover letter, resumé
- take a few with you to your scheduled interview so you are able to refer to it during certain questions
- use it to assist you when applying for scholarships
- when seeking admission to an educational program
- providing background information for one of your references
Types of Resumés:
- Chronological
- the most popular format
- best for young applicants
- order of content in most to least recent
- focuses on growth and achievements
- Functional
- focuses on skill and accomplishments
- emphasis is on what you did not when and where you did it
- Combination
- combines the other styles
- the functional style lists relevant skills and accomplishments specific to the job applying for, and then describes employment and education histories
Starting Your Resumé:
The majority of high school students may not have a lot of work experience and that is okay. It is then important to make sure that you have a list of skills, extra-curricular activities in and outside of school and a list of accomplishments that you are proud of. The information below and future additional resources will guide you through the process of creating a great resume. Please remember to use your networks (parents, teachers, counsellors, etc.) to proofread and assist you in making a better resume to get you the interview and then the job you want!
To get your resumé started always begin with a self-assessment and a skills review. Most high school students do not believe they have any skills but you DO! Go back and review Step 1 in the Career section or even talk to some of your teachers, parents and friends to help you figure out your strengths.
After your self-assessment start your background information. The best way to start compiling all of your history is it is to complete this resumé outline. More information on how to format and order your resumé will be coming soon. In the meantime, the most common headings are:
Personal Information – only appropriate email addresses should be used, it is also important to leave only professional messages on your answering machine
Objective- purpose of the resumé
Skills - Skills equal Possibilities (brainstorm and list as many as you can, you can them highlight the ones that fit the job description for the position you want)
Job Specific Skills – skills necessary to do a particular job (use of power tools, work processing, etc.)
Transferable Skills - skills that can be used in many different job settings (public speaking, solving problems, organization, etc.)
Self-Management Skills – part of a person’s temperament, personality or style,( e.g., interpersonal skills, honesty, sense of humour)
DESTINTATION 2020 – great resource to help you figure out what skills you have
Education- start with the most recent school, include name, date, type of program; you can also include informal education as well such as workshops, certificates, First Aid or CPR training
Work Experience – starting with the most recent work, include title, business, dates and duties
Volunteer Experience – community service, volunteer work at school, church, youth programing, etc.; treat like work experience
Awards and Accomplishments – very important to include, highlights your accomplishments, could include provincial championships, most improved student, etc.
Interests - should be short, no more than four, it highlights that you have interests outside of work
References – include 3 references, use a variety of references ranging from teachers, employers, personal reference (an adult who is a family friend), priest, coach, volunteer coordinator, etc.; make sure you include their name, title, address and phone number
General Tips:
- Short - 1 or 2 pages maximum
- Easy to read – be specific and accurate; only relevant information; point form
- Well organized -organize information under headings; bold/underline/italics; be consistent; bullets
- Attractive – white or light colored paper (no bright or colourful paper); use white space accordingly; make it clear and clean; keep it very neat
- Make sure to include accomplishments that demonstrate your skills and abilities
- Do not include a picture of yourself it is not necessary
- Do not include extra personal information (family history, nationality, etc.)
- Make sure you tailor your resumé to highlight your skills, education and abilities for the job (be honest)
- Use this resumé checklist once you think you are done to double check (coming soon!)
Additional resources that will help:
- SIAST Palliser Resumé Handbook – coming soon
- Job Search Handbook – Sasknetwork
- University of Waterloo – Career Development eManual Resume Section
- The Resumé Workbook for High School Students
- Resumé Tips for High School Students
Both of these sites are great resources, however, there is a fee to utilize some of these private services.
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