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Course Description

This series is designed to help users create a powerful resume that gets results in a job search. Different resume formats are described, along with the functions of a resume and the fundamentals of writing a strong resume. Specifics on the components of a resume - the heading, objectives, summary of qualifications, and work history - are examined. Strategies for emphasizing achievements and skills, highlighting education, and circulating a resume are also provided.

 


  CHOOSING A RESUME FORMAT

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Introduces resume writing and the most common resume formats.

  TOPICS COVERED

The Many Uses of Resumes
Resume Commandments and Formats
Chronological and Functional Formats
Achievement and Hybrid Formats


  STARTING OUT WITH A BANG

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Shows how to build the heading, job objectives, summary of qualifications, and work history sections of a resume.

  TOPICS COVERED

Designing the Heading
Writing Meaningful Objectives
Developing a Summary of Qualifications
Making the Most of Work History


  PACKING A POWERFUL RESUME

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Shows how to build the skill headings, achievements, education, and interests sections of a resume.

  TOPICS COVERED

Choosing Marketable Skill Headings
Writing an Impressive Achievements List
Building an Education Section
Including Other Relevant Information


  CIRCULATING YOUR RESUME

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Shows how to use networking and other methods of distributing a resume, including how to use online resumes and prepare a resume for computer scanning.

  TOPICS COVERED

Formatting and Distributing
Creating and Using Networking Cards
Preparing for Computer Scanning
Distributing Your Resume Online


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(approx $88 USD)
 

 

 
 

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