Resume Writing for Beginners

Name: Resume Writing for Beginners
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How to Write Winning Resumes & Cover Letters

Created byRich Blazevich

Last updated 11/2019

English

What you'll learn

Write resumes that will get you selected for job interviews
Use key-word-stuffing techniques to give your resumes and cover letters a competitive advantage
Write cover letters that employers will love
Identify and leverage relevant experiences to feature on your resume
Avoid making mistakes that lead to your job applications being rejected
Apply for jobs online in ways that will lead to you getting hired

Course content

7 sections • 35 lectures • 2h 19m total length

Course Overview3:56
My Story3:56

Hiring Process Overview2:13
Hammers vs Keys1:54
Your Secret Weapon4:04
Use the job description as a secret weapon by tailoring your resume with keywords from postings, such as 'prepare tax returns', 'detail oriented', and 'accounting degree' to align with roles.
Computer & Human Team4:04
Assignment #1: Build a Job Description Cheat Sheet5:07
Assignment #1: Build a Job Description Cheat Sheet
1. Find a job description for a job that interests you
2. Open the file titled "job description cheat sheet - blank template.docx"
3. Copy the key words and phrases from the job description to your cheat sheet template
4. Save your new cheat sheet when you've completed it (We'll use it to build your resume in the next section of this course.)

Resumes Overview3:08
ATS Screening1:10
Key Word Stuffing3:33
Career Switching Tips4:14
Resume Format4:02
Contact Information3:33
Open the job description cheat sheet and the resume template to build the contact information, including a professional name, address, email, and phone.
Summary Section2:46
Relevant Skills4:37
Tailor your resume by highlighting role-specific skills, from interpersonal and customer service to creativity and detail. Use the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook to identify duties.
Experience Section11:28
Bullet Points Tutorial4:36
Learn to craft effective resume bullet points by starting with a relevant skill, using strong action verbs, defining the action and the subject, and ending with measurable results.
Education Section2:51
Additional Information4:27
Proofreading4:51
Enlist others to proofread your resume and catch punctuation, spelling, grammar, and formatting errors. Watch for common issues like inconsistent alignment and bullet point punctuation to ensure attention to detail.
Customizing Resumes2:15
Resume Dos & Don'ts4:46
Assignment #2: Build a Resume2:46
Assignment #2: Build a Resume
1. Open your "job description cheat sheet" file that you completed in Assignment #1
2. Open the file titled "resume - blank template.docx" that's in the "Downloadable materials" section of this lecture
3. Build your resume as shown in the video for this lecture; use as many of the key words and key phrases from your cheat sheet as possible
4. Save your new resume when you've completed it; for the name of the file that you're saving, use this naming format: resume - your name - company name.doc (or .docx)

Cover Letters Overview2:07
Opening Section4:13
Attention Grabber2:18
Passion & Experience2:22
Call to Action2:56
Cover Letter Dos & Don'ts3:35
Learn to craft targeted cover letters by addressing a specific person, following dos and don'ts, highlighting relevant experience, and closing with a clear interview request, while avoiding humor and errors.
Assignment #3: Build a Cover Letter5:44
Assignment #3: Build a Cover Letter
1. Open your "job description cheat sheet" file that you completed in Assignment #1
2. Open the file titled "cover letter - blank template.docx" that's in the "Downloadable materials" section of this lecture
3. Build your cover letter as shown in the video for this lecture; use as many of the key words and key phrases from your cheat sheet as possible
4. Save your new cover letter when you've completed it; for the name of the file that you're saving, use this naming format: cover letter - your name - company name.doc (or .docx)

Apply for Jobs Overview3:58
Job Posting Walk-Through8:37
Assignment #4: Apply for a Job3:38
Assignment #4: Apply for Jobs
1. Go to a job posting site such as Indeed, LinkedIn, GlassDoor, or a similar site
2. Find a job that you want to apply for
3. Review the job description and use it to build your job description cheat sheet, your customized resume, and your customized cover letter
4. Apply for the job, which will likely involve uploading a copy of your resume and cover letter, as well as completing an online application
5. Repeat the process until you get the job you want

Requirements

students should be interested in getting a job (or getting a better job if they already have one)
students should have access to a word processing program that saves files in .doc or .docx format, which could be include Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, Google Docs, WPS Office, Apache OpenOffice, or a similar word processing program

Description

Are you tired of sending out resumes and never hearing back from employers? 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 to Intermediate level
For people who have limited job interviewing experience

Who this course is for:

anyone who has little or no experience writing resumes and cover letters
anyone who has little or no experience with job hunting
anyone who wants to improve their chances of getting offers for jobs they want

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 8min

The Hiring Process5 lectures • 17min

Resumes16 lectures • 1hr 5min

Cover Letters7 lectures • 23min

Apply for Jobs3 lectures • 16min

Conclusion1 lecture • 4min

Bonus Lecture1 lecture • 1min

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