Online Class: Resume Writing
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13Lessons
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9Hours
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0.9CEUs
Course Description
Crafting the Perfect Resume: Your Ultimate Guide to Landing Interviews
Navigating the competitive job market is an intricate dance, with the resume as your ticket to the ballroom. Creating that perfect resume-one that captures attention and showcases your worth-is a daunting task that leaves many overwhelmed. This could lead to the pitfall of relying on generic templates, which, more often than not, serve as a disservice rather than an advantage.
In the digital age, the dynamics of job application have changed. It's not just about making your resume visually appealing to potential employers; it has to be digitally friendly as well. Whether your resume is being perused by human eyes or being scanned by sophisticated Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), it needs to resonate and stand out.
What Awaits You in this Course?
This meticulously curated course provides a panoramic view of resume crafting, taking you beyond the mere aesthetics and into the essence of effective content creation. Each step is designed to ensure that your resume doesn't just end up in a pile but rather paves the way for you to land that much-coveted interview.
Highlighting the Current Landscape: As of 2023, studies indicate that the average job posting receives about 250 resumes. Of these, a mere 4 to 6 candidates get called for an interview, and only one secures the job. With such odds, the importance of a stellar resume cannot be overstated.
Course Breakdown:
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An Introduction to the Resume: Understanding its purpose and the pivotal role it plays in your job hunt.
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Types of Resumes: Exploring different formats-chronological, functional, combination-and determining which aligns best with your career trajectory.
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Preparing to Write Your Resume: Accumulating the right information and understanding the pre-writing phase.
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Presentation: Ensuring a blend of visual appeal and content clarity.
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Professional Objective and Education Section: Articulating your career aspirations and detailing your academic credentials.
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Experience: Strategically highlighting your professional journey, major achievements, and the value you bring.
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Skills Section: Showcasing both soft and hard skills relevant to your target job.
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Honors and Awards: Celebrating your accolades and how they enhance your professional stature.
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Activities and Interests: Providing a glimpse into your personality outside of work.
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Bolstering Your Resume: Enhancing your resume with additional qualifications, certifications, or experiences.
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Polishing Your Resume: Fine-tuning to ensure it's error-free and communicates your story effectively.
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Cover Letters: Crafting compelling letters that complement your resume, adding depth to your application.
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Resumes in the Digital Age: Adapting to online databases, optimizing for ATS, and leveraging digital platforms for job search.
Why This Course Is Vital for Job Seekers:
While your resume won't be the sole determinant of your job prospects, it undoubtedly holds the power to open doors. In an ultra-competitive job environment, having a resume that showcases your best self is paramount. Think of it as your professional spokesperson-it represents you in rooms before you physically enter them. This course ensures that this spokesperson is articulate, impressive, and convincing.
For instance, consider the "Experience" section-a generic listing might mention "Managed a team of 5." However, a polished version would articulate, "Led a diverse team of 5, achieving a 20% increase in project delivery efficiency." The difference is clear: one merely states a fact, while the other showcases value and achievement.
Enroll and Elevate Your Career Prospects:
Whether you're a fresh graduate stepping into the world of employment, a professional seeking a career shift, or someone aiming for higher echelons in your current field, this course is tailored for you. Dive deep into the intricacies of resume crafting and ensure that your first impression is not just good but exceptional. Join us and arm yourself with a resume that resonates, impresses, and propels you forward in your career journey.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
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Course Lessons
Lesson 1. Resume Excellence: The Key to Unlocking Opportunities
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 1 - An Introduction to the Resume
Assessment: Lesson 1 Review Exam
Lesson 2. Resume Types: Beyond the Basics
Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment: Choosing the best type of resume
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 2 - Types of Resumes
Assessment: Lesson 2 Review Exam
Lesson 3. Resume Writing 101: From Anxiety to Accomplishment
Lesson 3 Video
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment: Gathering Information
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 3 - Preparing to Write Your Resume
Assessment: Lesson 3 Review Exam
Lesson 4. The Art of the Resume
Lesson 4 Video
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment: Narrowing down your presentation
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 4 - Presentation
Assessment: Lesson 4 Review Exam
Lesson 5. Writing Your Career Compass
Lesson 5 Video
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment: Writing an objective and educational section
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 5 - Professional Objective and Education Section
Assessment: Lesson 5 Review Exam
Lesson 6. Crafting a Compelling Resume from Diverse Experiences
Lesson 6 Video
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment: Evaluating Experience
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 6 - Experience
Assessment: Lesson 6 Review Exam
Lesson 7. Decoding the Importance of Skills in Every Profession
Lesson 7 Video
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment: Creating a skills section
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 7 - Skills Section
Assessment: Lesson 7 Review Exam
Lesson 8. Honors and Awards: Beyond Skills on a Resume
Lesson 8 Video
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment: Identifying Honors and Awards
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 8 - Honors and Awards
Assessment: Lesson 8 Review Exam
Lesson 9. Resume Enrichment: Highlighting Diverse Interests
Lesson 9 Video
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment: Identifying activities for your resume
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 9 - Activities and Interests
Assessment: Lesson 9 Review Exam
Lesson 10. Transferable Skills: Your Hidden Asset
Lesson 10 Video
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment: Identifying areas to be bolstered
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 10 - Bolstering Your Resume
Lesson 11. Dynamic Resumes: Standing Out in the Job Market
Lesson 11 Video
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment: Putting it all together
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 11 - Polishing Your Resume
Lesson 12. Mastering the Craft of an Irresistible Cover Letter
Lesson 12 Video
Complete: Lesson 12 Assignment: Writing a cover letter
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 12 - Cover Letters
Lesson 13. Keywords and Beyond: Mastering Resume Essentials in the Digital Era
Lesson 13 Video
Lesson discussions: Your Opinion Matters: Course Rating; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Complete: Lesson 13 Assignment: Evaluating alternatives
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 13 - Resumes in the Digital Age
Assessment: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Define what a resume is and its purpose.
- Define types of resumes.
- Prepare to write your resume.
- Draft a resume for presentation.
- Develop the Professional Objective and Education Sections of your resume.
- Develop the Experience Section of your resume.
- Develop the Skills Section of your resume.
- Develop the Honors and Awards Section of your resume.
- Define the Activities and Interests Section of your resume.
- Summarize ways to bolster your resume appropriately.
- Polish your resume.
- Create a cover letter.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information
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- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
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Student Testimonials
- "This course provided more than I expected and helped me so much! I never knew that there was so much that goes into a resume until I took this class. I am so much more confident in writing me resume. Thank you for this course i really appreciate you." -- Samantha H.
- "Thank you for the course! I was struggling with how to create a resume and this course has put that struggling to ease. My chances of getting a job have sky rocketed." -- Jedi S.
- "This was very helpful. The course covered the goals set for my program I am to facilitate this winter." -- Patricia M.
- "This course was very informative and helpful." -- Marlowe B.
- "Great Instructor - Very timely in responses!" -- Barbara M.
- "The lectures held a lot of information that was very helpful. The exam was a back-up to make sure you understood the material." -- Lisa J.
- "I really enjoyed it, look forward to doing it again." -- Wayne B.
- "I thought the most helpful part of the course was how the instructor had the lessons laid out. It was nice and made writing a resume easier the way she split each section of a resume up and had you prepare each section as we went. At the end all you had to do is piece together the sections from the lessons you wanted in your final resume and you had a full functional "professional" style resume to send out to a potential employer...VERY GOOD JOB BY THE INSTRUCTOR!!!!" -- Terry E.
- "Thank you very much for the great information. I found it very helpful. It has been 15 years since I did my only resume so I really needed the help. A lot has changed in that amount of time with technology advances." -- Elaine S.
- "I learned a great deal about the topics covered." -- Lindsey B.
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