CV Writing: A Complete Guide PLUS CV Writing With ChatGPT

Name: CV Writing: A Complete Guide PLUS CV Writing With ChatGPT
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Write An Amazing CV / Resume To Get The Job You Want PLUS ChatGPT CV Tips PLUS Artificial Intelligence Insights

Created byPeter Alkema, Tracey Ashington

Last updated 12/2024

English

What you'll learn

Make your CV stand out even when you have no experience or are currently studying
How to approach writing and including all the key sections of a CV; skills, work experience, qualifications & more
Get a downloadable CV template that is taught in the course and you can use straight away
How to handle pictures and aspects of your CV that showcase your personality
Positioning yourself as a generalist or a specialist based on your experience and the role you are applying for
How much you should adjust your CV based on the advertised role requirements
What hobbies, sporting achievements and other interests are important to include on a CV
Differences in CVs across various careers such as health, finance, law and others
How to include volunteering experience, internships and contract work on your CV
Tools like Novoresume for managing your CV in the cloud and keeping it updated
Answers to common questions in live Q&A webinars where the instructors present CV tips & techniques

Course content

46 sections • 218 lectures • 22h 22m total length

Introduction5:42
Let's Celebrate Your Progress In This Course: 25% > 50% > 75% > 100%!!1:20
Throughout this course we will celebrate your progress at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. I really want you to succeed but you need to take action and keep going so look forward to these milestones of progress. I will see you there and cheer you on as you keep going from one milestone to the next >>
Learn About What Is A CV, What Purpose It Serves And How It Helps You Get A Job4:04
In this lesson Tracey gives an overview of the world of CVs, what a CV is, what its purpose is and why it's so important for job seekers. Tracey explains how a CV is like your passport, it represents you on paper and summarises your background and experience in a relevant way for a recruiter that might be screening your CV for an available position.
Three Top CV Tips From Peter's Career: Be Proud, Be Comfortable, Be Authentic5:22
Peter talks about his own career and the important role that CVs have played, both in his own progression as well as when he has been involved in hiring people into various organisations. There are three pieces of advice for writing an amazing CV: be proud, be authentic and be comfortable; these will ensure you stay motivated to keep updating your CV as you use it as a passport to travel through your own career.
Introduce Yourself To Your Fellow Students And Tell Everyone What Are Your Goals0:17
This is your opportunity to share something about yourself with the rest of the students in this course. Tell us all about your goals and what you want to achieve. You can come back to this board and add more thoughts as you go through the course and achieve your goals. Seeing all the other students in the course will also motivate you and keep you going as you participate in this community of learning.
Workbook And Worksheets Available For Download In The CV Writing Masterclass2:18
In this demonstration lesson, Peter goes through the workbook which is available in this masterclass. The full workbook is an "all in one" complete reference guide for all the lessons, plus each lesson has its own one page worksheet for easy reference. You can download the workbook entirely or individual worksheets that you are most interested in. You can also refer to this workbook as you update your CV and submit it in this course as part of the assignment so that you can get feedback on it.
Write An Amazing CV: Wipeboard Lesson Your Career Success Journey In This Course16:01
In this wipeboard lesson I show you how the lessons of this course will drive your career success by helping you write an amazing CV. Get an overview of the course and your personal transformation when you take action to apply what you have learnt to improve your CV, and keep it updated!
The Great Resignation Requires A Great Re-skilling2:07

Learn What Information You Should Put Into Your Amazing CV7:49
Tracey talks about the most important information to put in a CV. Your personal details are crucial for recruiters to stay in touch with you and help you navigate through the hiring process. She also teaches key principles that will help you update personal details in a way that ensures that you have the best possible chance of success.
Learn About How To Include Personal Details In Your Amazing CV7:20
In this lesson Tracey talks about information that doesn't usually make a difference in a CV but which you can think about including to improve your chances of success. Tracey draws on her years of experience to provide you with new ways of thinking about positioning yourself through your CV.
What Not To Include In Your CV: Unnecessary information6:40
In this lesson Tracey talks about some of the examples she has seen over the years of what not to include on a CV and how it's important to maintain a professional profile on paper. Often this requires leaving certain information out of your CV, even if it is very important to you.
You've Achieved 25% >> Let's Celebrate Your Progress And Keep Going To 50% >>0:24
Throughout this course we will celebrate your progress at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. I really want you to succeed but you need to take action and keep going so look forward to these milestones of progress. I will see you there and cheer you on as you keep going from one milestone to the next >>
Laying Out Your CV: How To Organise Your Personal Details2:57
Tracey provides insights about how to sequence and lay out the first part of your CV. She has screened thousands of CVs and often it's the first section of a CV that disadvantages people. Take full advantage of her advice to make sure that your CV helps you get through to the next round.
Checking In So That You Apply What You Have Learnt By Taking Action1:42
In this lesson I check in with you and prompt you to take action and work on the sections of your CV that you have been learning about with Tracey. It's very important to keep working on your CV throughout this course so that you get it ready to submit in the assignment.

Learn How To Write The Education Section Of Your Amazing CV9:34
In this lesson, Tracey talks about how to handle the education section of of your CV. If you are still studying then its better to put this section first and be transparent about your current studies and any additional qualifications you may have or other courses you have done.
Learn How To Write The Work Experience Section Of Your Amazing CV10:05
If you are still studying then you won't have full time work experience, but there are some ways to help position yourself as best as possible for recruiters at an early stage of your career. Take advantage of Tracey's experience in seeing thousands of CVs so that you best represent your work experience in your CV.
Learn How To Write The Skills Section Of Your Amazing CV9:23
Your skills and proficiency levels are very important for prospective employers and recruiters. Tracey provides tips and tricks for maximising this section of your CV so that people can see clearly and quickly what your relevant work experience is.
Checking In So That You Apply What You Have Learnt By Taking Action2:27
In this lesson I check in with you and prompt you to take action and work on the sections of your CV that you have been learning about with Tracey. It's very important to keep working on your CV throughout this course so that you get it ready to submit in the assignment.

Requirements

There are no course requirements or pre-requisites
A CV template is provided in the course for you to create or update your CV

Description

"This course is jam packed with expert advice from talented individuals who really know their craft by the back of their hands. Furthermore, this course is very easily digestible with informative videos in a very user friendly breakdown. Clear, concise and carefully put together. definitely 5 stars" - Semyn R.

"This course really helped a lot I was able to get positive feedback from employers. This course is something I can recommend to someone." - Nicholus M.

"I'm getting the very important information that i wasn't aware of." - Lungani M.

"What incredibly valuable information this course provides. Excellent for anyone who needs to write, update or improve their CV" - Les W.

"This course took me through a personal journey of self discovery and realization which is something I did not expect at all. Thank you!" - Tshumelo M.

"I loved this course, it helped me see different ways I can put my CV to work and make it more effective as well as find areas of improvement." - Murphy Lomboli

"I believe it has been an eye-opener to some of the mistakes one has been unaware of. I can definitely recommend the course to any soon-to-be graduate like myself." - Rethabile Maleke

In this course you will get the benefit from our 40 years of combined experience in recruitment, mentoring, coaching and career progression. Learn exactly what to put in a CV so that you maximise your opportunities in the workplace. Whether you are just starting out in your career or climbing the ladder, a CV is incredibly important to keep up to date and ensure that it best represents your professional value proposition.

You will learn our top tips for writing and improving a CV to get the job or promotion you want. These are proven techniques that brings together Tracey's 20 years of graduate recruiting experience with Peter's 20 years of line management and consulting experience. There are engaging lessons, student Q&A, activities, downloads, PLUS you will submit your updated CV as an assignment and much more. Don't delay, get the CV you want ... today ... when you submit your updated CV as an assignment we will provide feedback on it to help you individually.

This course is engaging, practical and takes you on a powerful journey that supports your individual transformation as a student, or professional at any stage of your career.

Get the following when you enrol:

Engaging lessons that teach you key concepts and build up your confidence so you can apply what you've learnt
A wipeboard lesson that teaches you an overview of the course and your journey of personal transformation to achieve your goal
Activities for each major lesson so you can take action and apply what you have learnt and make sufficient progress
Downloadable worksheets that you can refer to and get the tips and tricks you need for your activities and actions
An assignment at the end of the course that ensures you continue to take action and achieve your goals
Access to Tracey Ashington at any time through the messaging and assignments feature of the platform
Encouragement from other students who are focused on the same goal, just like you
Articles, resources and additional material to maximise your learning experience and ensure you achieve your goal

Enrol today and we look forward to boosting your career with a job-winning CV!

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants an amazing CV to drive their career growth and maximise their job opportunities
Students and newly qualified people keen to ensure their CV gives them the best possible entry into the workplace
Career professionals with experience in the workplace will also benefit from the tips in this course

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Course content

Introduction8 lectures • 37min

Introduction to ChatGPT in CV Writing4 lectures • 11min

Understanding the job market and job requirements2 lectures • 5min

Writing effective CV content with ChatGPT3 lectures • 8min

Formatting and presentation with ChatGPT3 lectures • 9min

Editing and refining with ChatGPT3 lectures • 9min

Advanced techniques with ChatGPT in CV writing3 lectures • 10min

Conclusion2 lectures • 5min

Getting Started With Your Amazing CV: What To Include, What Not To Include etc6 lectures • 27min

The Main Sections Of Your Amazing CV: Education, Work Experience, Skills4 lectures • 31min

Requirements

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