Resume+for+a+Pharoah

Due Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 - No exceptions.

Ancient Egypt is just not what it used to be. The pharaohs are really having a hard time getting a good job. As a fabulous job counselor, your newest task is to prepare one of these poor souls for their next career. The first step is to get familiar with a pharaoh of Ancient Egypt of your choice. (Use the textbook to do this; those pharaohs can be really hard to get hold of these days.) Identify the time period of his rule, his particular strengths and accomplishments and any ambitions or hopes and dreams that he or she may have had for the kingdom. Once you have that information – write it down real quick. Brief notes are all you will need. Then, use the formatting guide for writing a résumé to write a personalized résumé for your pharaoh. Make it professional and keep it succinct.

Use the links below to help you in your research. You should use at least 2 different sites and should include citations in your final copy (on the bottom or on the second page).

[|Pharaoh: Lord of Two Lands] [|Pharaohos of Ancient Egypt] [|Pharaohs and Kings]

Sample Resumes to look at...[|Sample Resumes]

Pharaoh Resume Rubric


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 * Future goals and aspirations regarding employment || 3-5 facts or observations about the goals or career aspirations || 2-3 facts or observations – may lack detail or elaboration || Only 1-2 facts or observations present – detail and elaboration are not included ||
 * The pharoah’s education || 3-5 facts or observations about how, where, why, and/or by who the pharaoh was educated || 2-3 facts or observations – may lack details or elaboration || Only 1-2 facts or observations present – detail and elaboration are not included ||
 * The pharaohs work experiences and previous employment || 3-5 facts or observations pertaining to the jobs and/or roles the pharaoh has played in his or her life || 2-3 facts or observation – may lack details or elaboration || Only 1-2 facts or observations present – detail and elaboration are not included ||
 * Accomplishments and/or famous achievements || 3-5 accomplishments or achievements for which the pharaoh is best known are included with details and supporting elaboration || 2-3 accomplishments or achievements – may lack details or elaboration || Only 1-2 accomplishments or achievements present – detail and elaboration are not included ||
 * Personal information (special talents, hobbies, interests) || This section includes 3-5 previously unmentioned facts or details that describe and reflect other aspects of the pharaoh’s life including any special talents, hobbies or interests || 2-3 facts or details are included – support and elaboration may not included || Only 1-2 facts or details present – support and elaboration are not included ||

Resume Action Words This is a beginning list of action words often used in resumes to provide potential employers with a clear and specific impression of what resume writers have done and what they can do.

As you continue your research on what makes a professional resume, add your own additional action words that you find to the section below. You will use these when drafting your own resume.

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