| Course Title | Level | Duration | Released | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Word 2007: Styles in Depth | Intermediate | 3h 24m | 07/2010 | {8} | |
| Creating an Effective Resume | Appropriate for all | 3h 29m | 04/2011 | {8} | |
| Word 2010: Styles in Depth | Intermediate | 3h 12m | 10/2011 | {8} | |
| Building Templates in Word | Intermediate | 1h 37m | 04/2012 | {8} | |
| Building Blocks and Macros in Word | Intermediate | 2h 23m | 04/2012 | {8} | |
In Creating an Effective Resume, author Mariann Siegert provides step-by-step guidance on creating resumes that highlight accomplishments and specifically target a potential employer's needs. The course covers how to build a resume that encompasses action statements, keywords, styling, and effective content, while addressing common stumbling blocks such as handling employment gaps and career changes. Framing the resume as a vital component of a personalized marketing campaign, Mariann shows how to conduct employer research and utilize keyword optimization techniques to increase a resume's potential of being found by employers and recruiters on resume banks and job sites. Also included are tips on writing cover letters and thank-you notes. Exercise files accompany the course.
Topics include:
- Determining the appropriate resume length
- Choosing the best layout
- Identifying and incorporating essential keywords
- Tips from recruiters
- Showcasing achievements and job duties using P.A.R. statements
- Evaluating resume banks
- Saving to different file formats
- Compiling references, cover letters, and thank-you notes
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