Name______February 27
Resume Book Report
Due: Monday, March 25
Requirements:
You must choose a book of any genre and approve it with your teacher. After reading the book, create a resume for one of the main characters in the book. A resume is like a job application.
~You will be able to choose the job your character is applying for; however, make it realistic and relevant to the character’s interests background, and experience. The job may be one that the person already does. For example, if you were reading a story about Oprah Winfrey, you may create a resume on her applying for a job as a talk show host.
~A sample is given below. Please use ONLY information from your book to create your resume.
~You do not have to follow the sample format exactly, so please feel free to add your own style into it. Use resources like the Internet and Microsoft Word templates to give you ideas on a resume style.
~Resumes should be in black ink only, with a friendly to the eye font used. Resumes should NOT be longer than two pages and typed. If you cannot type or print your final copy, please see your teacher ahead of time.
Annemarie Johansen
452 Number the Stars Way
Copenhagen, Denmark 13626
Home Phone: (555) 123-4567
Objective:
To find a position as an agent in the area of criminal investigation.
(One sentence stating the job the character is applying for)
Qualifications:
· Brave- helped rescue my Jewish friends from Nazi soldiers.
· Secretive- assisted the Danish Resistance fighters, who were a secretive organization, by bringing Uncle Henrik the handkerchief soaked with rabbit’s blood and cocaine.
· Observant- was able to follow the soldiers’ reactions and respond accordingly
· Trustworthy- remained a good friend to Ellen by holding on to her Star of David locket until she returned home.
· Athletic- fastest runner in the class.
· Determined- did everything I could to fight the Nazis such as hide my best friend, assist with the escape of Danish Jews by faking a funeral, and helping my friends sail safely to Sweden.
(At least 7 character traits with descriptions that make this character a good candidate for the job)
Education
Speaks Danish, English, and German
Skilled in farm life
(Name at least 2 academic/life skills that the character has acquired throughout the book)
Job History or Experience
Honorary member of the Danish resistance in World War II
Worked with children
(Any jobs stated in the book that this character has perform presently or in the past)
Hobbies and Leisure
Running track
Playing games that require imagination
Visiting Uncle Henrik’s farm
(At least 3 activities or likes that the character does for fun)
Personal History
This past year I was called upon to be very brave. I didn’t think that ordinary people could be brave, but I was. Nazi soldiers invaded my Great Aunt Birdie’s funeral and demanded information that I felt was not any of their business. One soldier, with his big shiny boots, stomped up to me and harshly demanded, “Who died?” My Uncle Henrik was right; it is easier to be brave if you know nothing. I knew everything including the fact that the funeral was fake. I was able to lie, using a firm voice to say the words, and the soldier believed me. I wanted to cry and hide behind my mother, but my bravery made it so I could deal with the soldier all on my own.
(Two paragraphs describing experiences in the character’s life from the book that are important to the story and make them a good candidate for the job they are applying for. *Hint-use one of the character’s qualifications to help you begin your paragraph. This will be weighed the heaviest for your grade.)
References (two other characters and their descriptions that can vouch for the main character).
Mrs. Rosen- Ellen’s mother, and friend of Mrs. Johansen
Mr. Peter Neilson- Resistance fighter, fiancé of Lise Johansen
(Resume prepared by: your name goes here)