NAF Partner Preparation Instructions
- June 16, 2024
- NAF
Table of Contents
NAF Partner Preparation
Product Information
Specifications
- Activity: Resume Coaching/Review Sessions
- Purpose: Provide feedback to students on their resumes for mock interviews, internships, and job applications
- Target Audience: Students
About this Activity
The resume coaching/review sessions activity allows students to receive feedback from industry professionals as they prepare their resumes for mock interviews, internships, and job applications. This activity is particularly beneficial for students who are creating their first resume, as the guidance and feedback provided by professionals like you are invaluable.
Product Information
How this Activity Impacts Students
Through NAF’s Outcomes-Driven Work-Based Learning approach, students will be able to:
- Identify their careers of interest
- Map a plan to reach their goals
- Master Future Ready Skills necessary for success
- Make connections with partners like you who can assist them in navigating their path forward
Resume coaching/review sessions typically impact students in the following ways:
- Aspirations: Students are more likely to clarify and refine their career aspirations.
- Possibly: Students may gain insights into potential career paths they hadn’t considered before.
- Skills: Students are highly likely to improve their resume writing and presentation skills.
- Connections: Students are likely to establish valuable connections with industry professionals like you.
Before the Activity
Prior to the resume coaching/review session, it is recommended that you:
- Think about the education, experience, and skills students should highlight if they are seeking an internship in your field.
- Prepare a document that can be shared with students for providing feedback on their resumes.
Day of the Activity
On the day of the resume coaching/review session:
- Be prepared to review and provide feedback on student resumes.
- Offer guidance on how students can improve their resumes, highlighting relevant education, experience, and skills.
- Share your expertise and industry insights to help students craft effective resumes.
After the Activity
Following the resume coaching/review session, if you are interested in further involvement:
- Express your willingness to support students in the future.
- Offer additional assistance or mentorship opportunities to help students progress in their careers.
Thank you for supporting NAF students! Your contribution plays a vital role in their career development and success.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What should I prepare before the resume coaching/review session?
- A: It is recommended that you think about the education, experience, and skills students should highlight if they are seeking an internship in your field. Additionally, prepare a document that can be shared with students for providing feedback on their resumes.
- Q: How can this activity impact students?
- A: This activity can help students clarify and refine their career aspirations, gain insights into potential career paths, improve their resume writing and presentation skills, and establish valuable connections with industry professionals.
- Q: What should I do on the day of the resume coaching/review session?
- A: On the day of the session, be prepared to review and provide feedback on student resumes. Offer guidance on how students can improve their resumes by highlighting relevant education, experience, and skills. Share your expertise and industry insights to help students craft effective resumes.
- Q: How can I stay involved after the resume coaching/review session?
- A: If you are interested in further involvement, express your willingness to support students in the future. Offer additional assistance or mentorship opportunities to help students progress in their careers.
RESUME COACHING/REVIEW SESSIONS
ABOUT THIS ACTIVITY
Resume coaching/review sessions allow students to get feedback from industry
professionals as they prepare their resumes for mock interviews, internships,
and/or job applications.
For many students, this is the first resume they have ever created so your
guidance and feedback is very helpful and valuable.
HOW THIS ACTIVITY IMPACTS STUDENTS
Through NAF’s Outcomes-Driven Work-Based Learning approach, students will be able to identify their careers of interest, map a plan to reach their goals, master Future Ready Skills they need to be successful, and make connections with partners like you who can help them navigate their path forward.
Resume coaching/review sessions typically impact students in the following ways:
BEFORE THE ACTIVITY
Review NAF’s resume preparation guide
- NAF developed a Student Resume and Cover Letter Guide that students often use to create their resume
- If students are creating their resume based on a sample job description, ask to review that sample
- If students are creating their resume based on an internship in your field, think about what education, experience, and skills they should highlight
Review assessment rubric (if provided)
- The educator or other person coordinating the event may share a document to use for feedback on student resumes
Confirm logistics
- Date/time/location
- Event format and number of students participating
- Whether you will receive resumes before the event or that day
- Parking instructions, check-in process
DAY OR AFTER THE ACTIVITY
DAY OF THE ACTIVITY
- A student, educator, or staff member will meet you at the front desk and escort you to the room.
- Share feedback with each student and ask questions to see whether there are any additional experiences they can highlight.
- Jot notes down about each student you interact with, the quality of their resume, and any skills you observed (communication, etc.). Use a rubric if provided.
AFTER THE ACTIVITY
- Complete the WBL Skills Feedback Survey to assess each student’s skills (you will receive a link or QR code)
- Reflect on your experience
- Consider additional ways you might want to be involved in the future
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING NAF STUDENTS!