Resumes

This series is designed to help users create a powerful resume that gets results in a job search. Different resume formats are described, along with the functions of a resume and the fundamentals of writing a strong resume. Specifics on the components of a resume - the heading, objectives, summary of qualifications, and work history - are examined. Strategies for emphasizing achievements and skills, highlighting education, and circulating a resume are also provided.

Syllabus

CHOOSING A RESUME FORMAT

Introduces resume writing and the most common resume formats.

• The Many Uses of Resumes
• Resume Commandments and Formats
• Chronological and Functional Formats
• Achievement and Hybrid Formats

STARTING OUT WITH A BANG

Shows how to build the heading, job objectives, summary of qualifications, and work history sections of a resume.

• Designing the Heading
• Writing Meaningful Objectives
• Developing a Summary of Qualifications
• Making the Most of Work History

PACKING A POWERFUL RESUME

Shows how to build the skill headings, achievements, education, and interests sections of a resume.

• Choosing Marketable Skill Headings
• Writing an Impressive Achievements List
• Building an Education Section
• Including Other Relevant Information

CIRCULATING YOUR RESUME

Shows how to use networking and other methods of distributing a resume, including how to use online resumes and prepare a resume for computer scanning.

• Formatting and Distributing
• Creating and Using Networking Cards
• Preparing for Computer Scanning
• Distributing Your Resume Online

Qualifications

Qualification: Printable Transcript

On completion of this course you may print a transcript off as evidence of your progression throughout the course.

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Options

If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 40 hrs.