Transition with Purpose: Pathways from English Language to Academic Study

110 ACTIVITY 5: TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS OBJECTIVE: BEGIN TO BUILD INFORMATION TO PUT INTO A RESUME. TASK: DETERMINE AND DEFINE YOUR TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS. Over the next few classes, you will produce a resume (also known as: résumé), which is a document that contains your professional experience. Below are common terms you will see in discussions of a resume, and these all basically mean the same thing: resume = résumé = curriculum vitae = CV Even if you don’t have any work experience, you can still begin a resume because you are a professional full-time student. You will continuously update your resume as you gain education and work experience. A good place to start is to list your transferable and marketable skills, which can help you produce a precise resume. GATHER YOUR EXPERIENCES There are many places where you can gain experience and skills besides employment:  school  co-curricular and extra-curricular activities: sports, theater, musical instrument, academic organizations, Greek organizations, leadership roles  service learning  volunteering  special programs  scholarships  internships  other DISCUSSION: With a partner or small group, brainstorm and share places where you have gained experience. Be specific: use names of schools, business and scholarships. INSTRUCTIONS: Review the Transferable Skills Worksheet f rom Academic and Career Services (ACS) at PSU. This will help you to select details that you can use in your resume, even if you don’t have work experience.