The Only Resume, Cover Letter, and Career Guide You'll Need

Name: The Only Resume, Cover Letter, and Career Guide You'll Need
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Go from a Job Seeker to a Hiring Manager - Resume that works in a Tough Job Market. Recruiting, Interviewing & More!

Created byElvis Moleka, Ph.D.

Last updated 10/2022

English

What you'll learn

Gain practical understanding of the hidden job market.
Learn how to avoid submitting wrong applications. You may have submitted hundreds already without knowing.
Gain understanding of the Recruiter versus the Hiring Manager approach.
Learn strategies to consider before submitting a job application.
Knowing when, where and how to apply for jobs by using the right approach that works well in tough economic times.
Know sectors you can focus on to easily find work, including Certification Programs.
Learn strategies that work well during challenging economic times. If you are not told what these are, you may keep on repeating the same mistakes.
You’ll learn how to network effectively.
You’ll learn how to become the Hiring Manager’s first choice.
You'll be comfortable using Resume to attract Hiring Managers.
Understand why you were passed on by the Recruiter.
Why should the Recruiter continue to read your Resume?
You'll learn the correct way of adding soft skills on your Resume.
You’ll learn where people normally go wrong?
How to avoid Resume killers – which doesn’t speak well of you as an applicant.
Learn how to use LinkedIn to attract recruiters.
Learn how to approach Recruiters the right way.
Learn how to answer tell me about yourself question with practical examples.
Learn how to write effective Cover Letters and more.
You'll learn how to interview for jobs that aren't advertised yet.
Learn Resume, Career, LinkedIn, Cover Letter and Interview tips.
Free Cover Letter templates.
Free resources to set you up for success.
You’ll also get the opportunity to join my LinkedIn Network and benefit from my amazing pool of Followers. This is a big plus!
This offer is for a limited time only. Begin the next phase of your career and enroll today.

Course content

10 sections • 17 lectures • 1h 27m total length

Introduction1:46
Did you know that between 70% to 80% of jobs are never advertised? Have you submitted 50+ job applications without actually knowing that those were wrong applications and that’s why you were never called for an interview? Do you want to leverage your skills to attract the right Recruiters? What are you waiting for? Enroll today and take ownership of your job search.
What you'll Learn4:36
This lecture provides an overview of the learning objectives. Once you complete this section, you’ll feel comfortable understanding how the course meets your career and personal goals. The overall aim of the course is to enable you gain quick employment or switch jobs by understanding recruitment and Resume that works during tough economic times.

The Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and How to Customize Information2:24
Companies are still recruiting highly qualified candidates. However, things are no longer what they used to be in the past due to the use of ATS, resulting to higher rejection rates. Students will learn what Recruiters do to search for the most qualified candidate and how to customize their Resumes to suit the demands of the new technology.
How to Avoid Relying on Recruitment Agencies for your Hiring Needs3:03
More than 70% of job seekers are still making the same mistakes through submission of wrong applications by relying on third-party recruitment agencies. Recruitment agencies act as facilitators and many are hardly ever the first choice of the hiring team. In tough economic times, your skills matter more than your job title.

The Recruiter versus the Hiring Manager Approach3:24
Students will learn that the Recruiter and the Hiring Manager have different approaches for the 20% of jobs that are advertised. If you are a Job Seeker, you should be talking mostly to Hiring Managers not Recruiters. Students will also learn how to use LinkedIn to leverage their job search opportunities.
Desirable Skill sets from a Hiring Perspective4:21
Students will learn what the hiring manager is looking for in the most qualified candidate. Generally speaking, Hiring Managers want candidates they can trust, people they have known and those who know them as well. Students will also learn what Hiring Managers wish they knew prior to an interview.

The Power of Networking in your Job Search7:12
Students will learn how to leverage networking the right way to build authentic relationships. Students will learn the 3 R’s of networking. Students will also be taught how to set between 3 – 10 informational interviews each week to increase their chances of getting a job. They will also learn questions to ask during a networking interview as well as communication skills required to effectively engage the Hiring Manager.

Strategies that work During in Challenging Economic Times8:15
Students will learn two approaches of seeking career opportunities – by submitting passive and active applications. In terms of the two methods, students should be applying more passively than actively. Students will also learn sectors they can focus on to easily find work as well as certification programs. They will learn how to use their unique value proposition to make than stand out.

Why you were passed on by the Recruiter?5:14
Students will learn why the recruiter never considered their application beyond the Applicant Tracking System. They will know the industry standards for Resume length, avoid red flags, and eliminating everything that’s unnecessary to make their case. Students will learn how to customize their Resumes and why a “generic resume” is bad.
Resume Redflags, Correct Use of Soft skills, Summary & Results Statements8:34
How to write a summary section that catches the interest of the Hiring Manager? Students will also understand how to use soft skills correctly, including results statements – with concrete proof of abilities and accomplishments.
Writing & Targeting your Resume to Attract Recruiters6:37
Students will learn what Hiring Managers want to see in the most qualified candidate and why the Recruiter passed on them after initially considering their applications.

How to Attract Hiring Managers by what you write?5:04
Students will learn how to write an elevator pitch and use it correctly when discussing with Hiring Managers. Students will learn how to outline their unique value proposition that engages and attracts Hiring Manager’s.
How to Answer Tell Me About Yourself?5:45
Students will learn why Hiring Manager's often asks tell me about yourself question. They will also learn the steps involved to demonstrate their accomplishments.
Proven Methods to Approach Recruiters5:52
Students will learn how to effectively approach recruiters and send engaging emails.

Requirements

No prior experience is needed. All you need is a computer or mobile device and a positive attitude to put what’s learned into action. Create time to focus on following the strategies in the course to set you up for success.

Description

Did you know that between 70% to 80% of jobs are never advertised? How long have you been looking for a job? Do you want to break the cycle of unemployment today? Do you want to know how recruitment works during challenging economic times? Have you submitted 50+ job applications without knowing that those were wrong applications and that’s why you were never called for an interview? Do you want to leverage your skills to attract the right Recruiters? Do you know what Hiring Managers desire in the most qualified candidate and what they already know about you? Being an Executive Coach for more than 15 years, I have come across people from every industry who are looking for a better life.

Once you complete this course, you’ll feel comfortable getting answers to your questions. Throughout the course, you’ll get video lectures explaining concepts clearly. You are one step closer to landing your dream job. This is the only comprehensive course that teaches how to navigate your career during challenging times. Most of my students found work within 1 month or less after enrollment and with great salaries too. This is the right course for you to achieve your career goals. Begin the next phase of your career and enroll today.

Who this course is for:

Anyone on the job market can enroll in this course. Whether you are a recent college graduate seeking employment opportunities or a career professional looking to switch jobs, this comprehensive course is right for you. I have designed the course to set you up for success. This course puts you in front of Hiring Managers. I've 15+ years of experience teaching students on the most in-demand courses. This course allows you to learn at your own pace through an interactive environment.

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Introduction2 lectures • 6min

We're Hiring & How to Avoid Submitting Wrong Applications2 lectures • 5min

The Hidden Job Market – Things you ought to Know, but you’re Never Told.2 lectures • 8min

Using the Right Approach to Apply for Jobs & Applying Early1 lecture • 5min

Leveraging your Network1 lecture • 7min

What’s your Strategy? Things you Need to be Doing1 lecture • 8min

Resume that Connects - Expert Advice3 lectures • 20min

Resources that Guarantees an Interview3 lectures • 17min

Examples of Highly Engaging Cover Letters to Guarantee an Interview1 lecture • 5min

Conclusion1 lecture • 5min

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