Resume Writing & Cover Letters for Beginners

Are you tired of sending out resumes and never hearing back from employers? Or are you writing your very first resume? In this course, you'll learn to write resumes that will get results.

You'll learn how to use secret weapons to build resumes that employers won't be able to resist.  You'll also learn how to use techniques such as key word stuffing and resume customization to have a competitive advantage in the job market.

This course shows you everything you'll need to know about the hiring process, as well as how to write resumes and cover letters that will get you selected for job interviews.  Topics include the following:

• How to get through the ATS screening software that most employers use

• How to write a resume that will appeal to both computers and humans

• How to include the most relevant key words on your resumes

• How to craft cover letters so employers will see you as the best choice for the job

• How to customize your resumes and cover letters to match each job opportunity

You'll receive step-by-step instructions for writing your customized resumes and cover letters, as well as applying for jobs using the most effective online job sites.

WHAT LEVEL IS THE MATERIAL COVERED IN THIS COURSE:

• Beginner level

• For people who have little or no experience writing resumes and cover letters

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Richard Blazevich has published 3 books with tips for job hunting. He teaches job hunting classes at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Richard has an MBA degree with an emphasis in marketing from the University of Michigan, and he has 20 years of experience recruiting people for marketing jobs at a top-tier consumer products company.

• 1 - Introduction
• 2a - Your Secret Weapon
• 2b - Assignment
• 3a - Resumes Overview
• 3b - ATS Screening
• 3c - Key Word Stuffing
• 3d - Career Switching Tips
• 3e - Resume Format
• 3f - Contact Information
• 3g - Summary Section
• 3h - Relevant Skills
• 3i - Experience Section
• 3j - Bullet Point Tutorial
• 3k - Education Section
• 3l - Additional Information Section
• 3m - Proofreading
• 3n - Customizing Resumes
• 3o - Dos and Don'ts
• 3p - Assignment
• 4a - Cover Letters Overview
• 4b - Opening Section
• 4c - Attention Grabber
• 4d - Passion and Experience
• 4e - Call to Action
• 4f - Dos and Don'ts
• 4g - Assignment
• 5a - Apply for Jobs Overview
• 5b - Job Posting Walk Through
• 5c - Assignment
• 6 - Wrap-Up