About this course: How can you bring your resume to the top of the pile? How can you present yourself to prospective employers using the language they already speak inside their organization? This course will give you answers to those questions. You will learn how to convert a boring resume into a dynamic asset statement that conveys your talents in the language that an employer understands. After completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Identify the real purpose of a resume. 2. Identify relevant competencies for a position. 3. Adapt your resumes to Applicant Tracking Systems (resume screening software). 4. Write powerful and convincing accomplishment statements using your accomplishments inventory to strategically assemble the most relevant evidence of competency for a specific position. 5. Use the resume skills tier method to strengthen your resume. 6. Write summary sections and objective statements aligned to a job position. 7. Take advantage of web resources to find power language for your resume. 8. Produce a strong resume in a format that is suitable both to your background and the position you're interested in. 9. Produce strong cover letters that use A.I.D.A. to help you achieve your career goals. 10. Produce effective follow-up letters that help you stand out from the competition.
Taught by: Charles Duquette, Lecturer/Marketing Coordinator
Maryland English Institute
| Basic Info | Course 4 of 5 in the Interviewing and Resume Writing in English Specialization |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Commitment | 4 weeks of study, 1-3 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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- Reading: You Can Help Produce Better MOOCs
- Video: The Real Purpose of a Resume
- Video: Focusing Your Resume
- Video: Identifying Relevant Competencies
- Reading: Lists of Competencies
- Video: Understanding 21st Century Competencies
- Reading: Competency Readings
- Discussion Prompt: Discuss Competencies
- Video: Gathering Your Materials to Write
- Reading: 20 Questions
- Reading: Background Resources
- Video: Understanding Applicant Tracking Systems
- Video: Writing Strong Accomplishment Statements
- Reading: Example Accomplishment Statements
- Video: Using the Resume Skills Tier Method
- Reading: Example Resume Tier Method Statements
- Video: Writing Summary Sections
- Reading: Example Resume Summary Statements
- Video: Writing Objectives
- Video: Finding the Right Words
- Reading: Action Word Resources
- Video: Using the Resume Dictionary and COCA
- Reading: Lists of Competencies
- Video: The Most Popular Resume Format
- Video: Other Popular Resume Formats
- Reading: Example Resume Formats
- Video: Two Special Resume Formats
- Video: Other Special Resume Formats
- Reading: Federal Resume Formats
- Video: Electronic, Scannable and Internal Resumes
- Video: What You Should Never Put on a Resume
- Video: Powerhouse Cover Letters
- Video: Constructing the Letter
- Reading: Example Cover Letter
- Video: Creating a Sense of Urgency
- Video: The Follow-Up Letter
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Very useful and informative course covering key aspects to be taken while writing resumes...
It is an excellent course. Anyone who is new or old to the current job market must consider taking it. I will highly recommend since I learned new strategy and insight into how to write Resumes, Cover Letter and Follow-Up letter and most importantly what I shouldn't do to jeopardize my chances of success. I may revisit other areas as time permits.. Thank You.
helpful!!
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This course is very helpful. Thank you.