Resume Writing Online Short Course

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    Online

  • Start date

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Learn to Write a Powerful and Engaging Resume Your resume is often the deciding factor when you apply for a position, it is the personal profile of your work and life experience that differentiates you from the crowd and tells your potential employer why you deserve the job. Our Resume writing short course can help anyone at any stage of their career, whether you're applying for your first job, changing industries or even applying for your first CEO position. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Understand the fundamentals of resume writing Structure a resume for maximum impact Use your resume to positivly influence your job interview Target your resume to the business you apply for Promote your personal and professional knowledge and experience Understand different resume writing styles Write cover letters that make you stand out from the crowd Course Fast Facts: Easy to follow and understand Only 2 to 4 hours of study is required Unlimited, lifetime access to online course Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time Download printer friendly course content Certificate of completion provided How to study online course? Upon enrolment an automated email will be sent to you with your URL login address and your password (please check your junk email inbox if not received as this is an automated email), in order for you to access your online material, which is Available 24/7 on any computer or smart mobile device. The course is easy to follow and understand. All students who complete the course receive a certificate of completion with a passing score (for the online assessment) and will be issued a certificate via email. Other Creative Writing Courses If Shakespeare is your hero or you’d love to live the lifestyle of JK Rowling, then check out our range of creative writing courses!

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Entry requirements Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills. Minimum education Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course. Minimum age Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian. Computer requirements Students will need access to a computer and the internet. Minimum specifications for the computer are: ...

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Course programme

This course has four units of study.

Section One: Resume Basics

  • An introduction to resume writing
  • What is a resume?
  • But why Prepare a Resume
  • But why Prepare a Resume continued
  • IMPACT is the Key
  • Beyond getting through the door
  • Sollicited vs Unsolicited Resumes
  • Resume vs. Curriculum Vitae
  • Parts of a Resume
  • Other Possible Headings
  • Mix and Match
  • Getting Started
  • A Serious Self Assessment
  • Areas for Self Assessment
  • Understanding the Job
  • Sample Job Discription
  • What to look for in a Job Discription
  • Exercise of Studing the Job
  • Exercise on Studying the Job Conti...
  • Study the Company
  • Study the Company continued
  • How to use information about the C..
  • Excercise on studying the Company
  • Study Company Information

Section Two: A Closer Look At Resumes

  • Writing down each Section
  • Parts of a Resume
  • Contact Information
  • Career Objective
  • Examples of Career Objective
  • What Objective Section can accomplish
  • Create your Career Objectives
  • Education
  • Education continued
  • Professional Experience
  • What if you have no work experience
  • Professional Experience
  • Examples of Power Words
  • Organisations and Affiliations
  • Skills
  • Tips for Organisation Section
  • Seminars and Training
  • References

Section Three: The Format That Fits You Best

  • Strategic resume formatting
  • Chronological Resume Format
  • Excerpt from Chronological Resume
  • Pros of Chronological Resume
  • Functional Resume Format
  • Excerpt from Functional Resume
  • Pros of Functional Resumes
  • Cons of a Functional Resume
  • Best of both worlds
  • Transferable Skills
  • Communication
  • Research and Planning
  • Human Relations
  • Management
  • Identify Transferable Skills

Section Three: The Final Touches

  • Sending out your Resume
  • Stick to formal
  • Printing your Resume
  • Cover Letters
  • Format of a Cover Letters
  • Recommended Content for Cover Letters
  • Tips for Writing Cover Letters
  • Submitting Resumes Online

Resume Writing Online Short Course

Price on request