Modules
Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course.
Section One: Resume Basics
An introduction to resume writing
What is a resume?
But why Prepare a Resume
But why Prepare a Resume continued
IMPACT is the Key
Beyond getting through the door
Solicited vs Unsolicited Resumes
Resume vs. Curriculum Vitae
Parts of a Resume
Other Possible Headings
Mix and Match
Getting Started
A Serious Self Assessment
Areas for Self Assessment
Understanding the Job
Sample Job Description
What to look for in a Job Description
Exercise of Studying the Job
Exercise on Studying the Job Conti…
Study the Company
Study the Company continued
How to use information about the C.
Exercise on studying the Company
Study Company Information
Section Two: A Closer Look At Resumes
Writing down each Section
Parts of a Resume
Contact Information
Career Objective
Examples of Career Objective
What Objective Section can accomplish
Create your Career Objectives
Education
Education continued
Professional Experience
What if you have no work experience
Professional Experience
Examples of Power Words
Organisations and Affiliations
Skills
Tips for Organisation Section
Seminars and Training
References
Section Three: The Format That Fits You Best
Strategic resume formatting
Chronological Resume Format
Excerpt from Chronological Resume
Pros of Chronological Resume
Functional Resume Format
Excerpt from Functional Resume
Pros of Functional Resumes
Cons of a Functional Resume
Best of both worlds
Transferable Skills
Communication
Research and Planning
Human Relations
Management
Identify Transferable Skills
Section Four: The Final Touches
Sending out your Resume
Stick to formal
Printing your Resume
Cover Letters
Format of a Cover Letters
Recommended Content for Cover Letters
Tips for Writing Cover Letters
Submitting Resumes Online
System Requirements
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
Microsoft Windows XP, or later
Modern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS:
OSX/iOS 6 or later
Modern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems:
Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or faster
Flash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities (We recommend Google Chrome)