Resume Makeover

This course provides comprehensive and up-to-date guidance on how to take your resume from so-so to stellar.

Introduction

• Why resume writing is hard (and how to make it easier)
• The fundamentals of an impactful resume

1. Create Your Resume Makeover Plan

• Determine a target job
• Determine crucial messaging for your resume
• Build your resume roadmap

2. Draft Your Resume

• Choose the right resume format
• Create a powerful resume summary
• Highlight your top skills on your resume
• Make the most of your resume experience section
• Share education and coursework on your resume
• Other sections of your resume
• Leverage generative AI for your resume

3. Refine and Finalize Your Resume

• Review your resume for clarity and concision
• Ensure your resume spelling and grammar are flawless
• Ask these three people to review your resume
• Make sure your resume is "ATS friendly"

4. Customize Your Resume for Specific Jobs

• Tailor your resume based on a job description

5. Common Resume Challenges

• Address a gap or current unemployment on your resume
• Create a resume with little or no professional experience
• Create a resume for a career pivot

Conclusion

• Share your new resume strategically
• Customize, tweak, and fine-tune your resume