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How To Write Your First Resume/CV: Techniques & Templates To Get A Job (2023)

Offered By: Skillshare

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Resume Writing Courses Career Development Courses Personal Branding Courses

Course Description

Overview

In a society where it's so competitive to get a job, a strong CV is a must. If you want to stand a chance against 100s of applicants, it is important to spend the time to really understand what recruiters and hiring managers are looking for.

If you are a recent graduate, new to the working world or finding it hard to get a job, this is the perfect class for you.

By the end of this class, you will have a solid CV, learn more about yourself and be able to use the techniques you've learnt to continue to amend your CV as you grow your career.

I have over 6 years of hiring experience and have hired some of the most talented people in my industry, I've seen 1000s of CV's and as a hiring manager know how challenging it is to get a job in such a saturated market. I'm here to share with you all the tricks and tips I've learnt over the years, the techniques you can use and real examples to show you what stands out and what makes me put a candidate to the next stages.

It's always hard writing your first CV and I'm here to take you through it all. We will first go through:

You have seconds to impress a hiring manager - if you should do anything you should invest in building a good CV as it can really shape your whole career and the jobs you get.


Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Class Project
  • Industry and Role Research
  • Basic Formatting of a CV
  • Overall Structure of a CV
  • Overview: Basic Information
  • Overview: Professional Summary
  • Overview: Work Experience
  • Overview: Education
  • Overview: Skills and Qualifications
  • Recap, Tips and Advice

Taught by

Wahida Samie

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