Lesson Plans:

Pre-Assignment (75 Minutes):

- Freewrite: have you ever applied for a job? What materials were you required to
provide?
- Discuss in pairs or small groups the freewrite and have students compare what
type of information they were required to provide for different types of jobs.
- Introduce assignment, showing several examples of infographic resumes
(attached), discussing each one. Leave time for questions.

Post-Assignment (75 Minutes):

Students will have read the section on resumes (p. 100-114) in TCT.
- Freewrite: are infographics professional? Why or why not?
- Discuss the pros and cons of infographics being used to express resume
materials. Have students write their pros and cons on the board and answer the
following: who might WANT an infographic resume and why?
- After list is made, provide an instructional lecture to students on the infographic
resume builders from this site http://mashable.com/2011/10/15/infographic-
resume-apps/#ph8sZLuQJEq3. Encourage them to follow along on their own
computers so as to experience the software and choose one so they can complete
the assignment.
o Go slowly though the different builders and allow plenty of time for
questions.
o If time allows, have students begin assignment so instructor cam be
present for support.
Infographic Resume
100 Points
Genre: Resume
Medium: Typed word document with multimodal components

An infographic resume uses visuals including images, photos, graphs, charts and other
graphics to provide information about a job seeker. Infographics can be shared with
connections and prospective employers and pinned to Pinterest.

They are like traditional resumes in that they convey similar information such as contact
information, previous work experience, and related skills.

However, infographic resumes convey this information in a highly visual format; for
example, instead of listing previous work experience in chronological order, an infographic
resume may display this information in an illustrated timeline.

An infographic's unique blend of text and images can help job seekers stand out from other
applicants.

Requirements:
You must create an infographic resume as we have discussed in class. This resume should
be at minimum one page, but not longer than two pages. You goal is to include the
following information:

Identifying information: name, address, phone number, email address, and other
pertinent contact info
Educational experience
Work/Training/Practical Skill Experience
Awards, accolades, scholarships, and other accomplishments

This information needs to be presented in a colorful, eye-catching way that would make
your resume stand out against others applying for the same job. Be creative but keep in
mind that this is still a professional documentyour use of language should demonstrate
professionalism!

Helpful Info:
Regardless of your experience, there are several guidelines you should always follow.

First, minimize your use of colors. The best bet is to stick to three to four colors, either
varying shades or separate colors that work well together. Blues and greens are a good
starting point. Ideally, your background should be a solid light color, with darker text.
Second, remember this is a professional document. Avoid loud, cutesy or cartoon-ish
graphics that will detract from the content of your resume. Be mindful of your font use.
Make readability your number one priority, and avoid using any outlandish or highly-
stylized fonts. A good check to use can be, Do I see this font commonly used around the
Internet? Or, even better, would the font be used on the companys website? If the answer
is a resounding no, thats probably your answer, too.

Third, ensure your layout makes coherent sense. You should aim to follow some sort of
logical, or chronological, flow of information. For example, your name and email shouldnt
be at the bottom of the document. If youre brand new, this is where a template will come in
really handy.

Finally, the most important: keep it simple. This cannot be stressed enough. Even if your
design employs a masterful use of charts and uses beautiful colors, if its hard to read or if
the key components of your resume are challenging to decipher, the infographic resume is
absolutely going to work against you. Keep it clean, keep it simple, and remember
that youll still need to include essentials such as your name, contact information, academic
background and work experience.

In terms of design, there are so many more unwritten rules to consider. Your best bet is
to research sample infographs and infographic resumes to get a sense of what other people
are doing. Be objective with your own work, and get a second opinion from a trusted friend.

Especially if the document is not required, the most important question to consider is: will
this help, or hurt, my job application? You dont get bonus points just for providing an
infographic resume. In order for the document to do you any favors, it has to be
exceptional.

Addressed Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Project Planning - Students plan, research, and compose technical documents in teams
and individually relative to the lifecycle process for technical documents.

2. Project Analysis - Students work to identify readers for their technical documents, the
contexts in which those documents exist, with an emphasis on how technical documents
are best composed by and for specific global, diverse, and multicultural situations. Students
also understand how technical documents can occupy and respond to social justice and
community service contexts.

3. Content Development - Students come to understand how genre conventions impact

writing strategies, and use contextual information to place specialized information into an
appropriate technical genre.

4. Organizational Design - Students practice strong research skills with primary and
secondary sources in order to generate appropriate content for their technical documents.
Students generate strong research questions and develop clear research methodologies for
their work.

5. Written Communication - Students compose clear prose that is stylistically responsible,

avoids errors, and pays attention to readability for audiences.

6. Visual Communication - Students understand and practice general visual design

principles by developing user-friendly data displays including charts, tables, infographics,
line graphics, and presentations.

7. Reviewing and Editing - Across media and contexts, students learn informed stylistic
choices, text-revision for user-centeredness, and avoidance of common misspellings and
mechanical errors.

8. Content Management - Students gain foundational knowledge of the organization and

management of complex and extensive digital and textual information and receive an
introduction to information architecture, web content management, and social networking.

9. Production and Delivery - Students develop confidence in presenting information using a

variety of modes and delivered in various media, including web content, paper, oral
presentation, and video. Students will be cognizant of the best principles for delivery so
they may apply their work seamlessly to emerging technologies.
Convention/Expectation Points Available Points Earned

Content:
50
Student has created an
infographic resume which
includes the following:

Identifying information:
name, address, phone
number, email address,
and other pertinent
contact info
Educational experience
Work/Training/Practical
Skill Experience
Awards, accolades,
scholarships, and other
accomplishments

Genre Conventions:
Thoroughly meets the
standard conventions of 20
resume (p. 100-109 in TCT)
while also meeting the
conventions of an infographic
(see prompt).

Language and Style:

Language and style reflects
the expected conventions for
resume while considering 20
audience receiving the
resume; this may vary based
upon the audience, but
should include clarity and
conciseness of text.
Grammar and Punctuation:
Infographic material has
been proofread for errors 10
which would impact the
general ethos of the
document.

TOTAL: 100

SEE EXAMPLE INFOGRAPHIC RESUMES ATTACHED