Blog Giveaway : Resumes For Children

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!

Paperback: 99 pages
Publisher: Christiana Press (July 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0977783502
ISBN-13: 978-0977783502

When I first got this book, Resumes for Children by Donna Kristine Manley, I thought to myself, “Gee..the person who actually buys this book is really 10 steps ahead of the Joneses!“.

But, as I thoroughly read the book, it dawned on me that this is probably the simplest and most effective tool in helping your kids create and maintain their goals and objectives in their lives.

Why do I say this? Each and everytime I had to evaluate a new jobseeker’s resume, I get less and less impressed with the same template, cut and pasted from someone else’s resume.

To me, a resume should not just be about your academic performances. It should be about the person. YOU! I found this book very resourceful and useful, as it shows that every strength your child has, can be churned into a positive statement.

If he likes to talk, he can enhance his oratory skills by joining the toastmasters club in his area. Even by speaking out during an event, or in class/school, is considered an accomplishment! If your child loves to play sports, this is where he can show all his achievements.

BUY IT!: This is an excellent resource book where there are 21 sample resumes, 3 cover letters and a sample reference. It also has sections where your child (with your help) can reflect on his life purposes and list down his ideas/goals. Why would we need it? Your child can use it for a variety of purposes. Imagine, if your child had to apply for scholarships, this is where he can shine, by inserting a resume along with his application form. They can also use it for competitions, seeking sponsorship or grants.

Being different, being unique, being themselves. This book brings clarity to their objectives in life, when they can see it in paper, it’ll not only excite them but motivate them into achieving greater things in their lives! And remember…it’s not all about the academics!

WIN IT! www.resumesforchildren.com is generously sponsoring a giveaway of 4 books. Great? Yea? Heck Yea! Here’s how you can win it :

  • Visit www.resumesforchildren.com and tell us one fact about the author, Donna Kristine Manley
  • Three additional entries if you stumble this postAND/OR
  • Three additional entries if you subscribe to Parent Reviewers AND/OR
  • Giveaway closes on 25th January 2009 and 4 winners will be picked using Random.Org.

 

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  1. Valerie Mitchell
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  5. Colette S
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    One fact: Kris is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) and a free-lance writer for Oatmeal Studios, a leading humorous greeting card manufacturer in Vermont.

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  9. Cynthia W
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    Kris Manley is a member of SCBWI.

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    Her book is used throughout career centers in Georgia. Thanks for the chance.

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    She earned a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering Technology from Southern Polytechnic State University.

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  22. Karen Gonyea
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    She used to work for Coke :)

  23. Debbie
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    She is a native New Yorker.

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  59. mannequin
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    “Kris” is a free lance writer for Oatmeal Studios, a greeting card manufacturer.
    Obviously, if she’s dealing with kids, she’s got a sense of humor!
    Thanks Parent Reviewers and a big thanks to the author!

  60. Kathy Scott
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    Kris is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators

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    Kris is a Native New Yorker

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    She used to work for Coke (But I’ll forgive her since she isn’t there anymore! I’m a Pepsi drinker!)

  77. Gabriel J.
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    She lives in Atlanta, GA.

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  79. Katherine Frazier
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    She is a free-lance writer for Oatmeal Studios.

  80. Amy Tucker
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    She worked for Coke.

  81. Ed Nemmers
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    She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

  82. CArolyn D.
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    I learned Kris participated in the Atlanta, GA Youth and Education Expo hosted by TV Court Judge Greg Mathis the Rainbow Push Coalition.

  83. Erma
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    Kris is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI). Thanks for the chance to win.

  84. Melanie
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    She is a regular literary guest at Atlanta public and private schools, Parent Teacher Student Associations, and youth foundations.
    :]

  85. Hesper F
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    She resides in Atlanta, GA.

  86. Marcy Strahan
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    Kris and her “out of the box” first release, Resumes for Children – 17 Years Old and Under, is embraced by Emory University’s College for Science Education, Atlanta, GA which is placing Kris’ book in the hands of teachers and students at several Atlanta high schools and middle schools.

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