Review: Resumes for Children 17 Years Old And Under Yes, Really!
Posted: Monday, June 15, 2009
by ngoldman
Norm Goldman
Author: Donna Kristine Manley
Publisher: Christiana Press
ISBN: 0-9777835-0-2
Deploying the word resumes in the title of the book may immediately turn one off, as there no doubt exists countless number of books concerning resum writing. However, I doubt if any of these books are addressed to children seventeen years old and under. In fact, who would even think of sitting down with your child and preparing his or her own resum? Whats the point? And here is where Donna Kristine Manley puts a bee in your bonnet with her Resumes for Children 17 Years Old And Under Yes, Really!
To exemplify the broad scope of possibilities where these resums would come in quite handy, Manley presents her readers with twenty-one different creative prototypes that carefully balance different aptitudes, experiences and education adapted to a variety of scenarios. For example, let us say your child is interested in attending a writing camp, however, he or she may need a sponsor who would be willing to foot the bill. In this case you would collaborate with your child in drafting a resum that would look something like the Aspiring Writer model included in the manual. Briefly, this resum mentions how the child has helped others improve their reading skills, the childs contributions to a school newspaper, additional studies that the child may have pursued, their participatory activities such as a childrens book club organizer, spoken work event organizer and the results that transpired, and perhaps the childs community work as a liaison. If applicable, you may also want to include past attendance at a young writers camp, as well as their computer knowledge, education and awards. At the end of her manual, Manley also provides some sample cover letters that would state the reason for the letter, reference to the resum and the hope that financial assistance would be forthcoming.
As for references to include in the resums, Manley mentions the following: school teachers and administrators, athletic personnel whom your child may have been involved with, your clergy, community service personnel and family friends.
The final pages of the guide present some prime advice and interesting avenues to explore in order to assist your child enhance their resums. These recommendations will not only help your child in polishing and improve their skills but may possibly facilitate their securing a part-time job or a volunteering position. As an example, Manley tells us that if your child is an aspiring graphic artist why not research possible art classes, childrens art contests, art shows, businesses that will display a childs art, and corporate art competitions. She even proposes the in-home art exhibit.
Technically, Manleys approach works very well. Resumes for Children 17 Years Old And Under Yes, Really! is definitely a wholly accessible and creditable manual, and moreover, it offers rich opportunities for you and you child to explore the many options wherein a resum would play a vital role.
Click Here To Read Norm`s Interview With Donna Kristine Manley
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