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How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course)

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Course Summary

Learn how to write a resume that stands out and lands you the job with this comprehensive course. Get insider tips and tricks from industry experts on crafting a compelling resume that showcases your skills and experiences.

Key Learning Points

Understand the key components of a successful resume
Learn how to tailor your resume to different job opportunities
Explore creative ways to showcase your achievements and experiences

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

- USA: $65,000 - $120,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 20,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €50,000
- USA: $65,000 - $120,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 20,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €50,000
- USA: $60,000 - $130,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 15,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €45,000
- USA: $65,000 - $120,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 20,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €50,000
- USA: $60,000 - $130,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 15,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €45,000
- USA: $40,000 - $60,000
- India: INR 2,50,000 - INR 5,00,000
- Spain: €18,000 - €30,000

Learning Outcomes

Craft a professional and compelling resume
Tailor your resume to different job opportunities
Showcase your skills and experiences effectively

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic computer skills
Access to a word processing software

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Self-paced
Online
Video-based

Similar Courses

Interview Skills
Career Development

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Notable People in This Field

Gary Vaynerchuk
Marie Forleo

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Description

What you’ll achieve:

In this project-centered course*, you will craft an essential cornerstone of the modern-day job or internship search: the resume. You’ll review resume best practices and explore current trends with guidance from a professional career counselor and recruiter, and you’ll exchange structured feedback with your peers as you work to polish your own resume. When you complete the course, you’ll have an eye-catching resume that lets your professional strengths shine. What you’ll need to get started: This course is designed primarily for young professionals or college students who are writing their first resume or looking to give an old resume a fresh and polished professional look. All job seekers will benefit from the course material and project, however, regardless of their career stage or professional background. All you will need is word processing software that allows you to create a resume on a computer- there are free tools available. *About Project-Centered Courses: Project-centered courses are designed to help you complete a personally meaningful real-world project, with your instructor and a community of like-minded supportive learners with similar goals providing guidance and suggestions along the way. By actively applying new concepts as you learn, you’ll master the course content more efficiently; you’ll also get a head start on using the skills you gain to make positive changes in your life and career. When you complete the course, you’ll have a finished project that you’ll be proud to use and share.

Outline

Introduction to the Course & Resumes
Video Lecture: Introduction
About the Instructor
Resume Rubric
Resume Rubric True & False

The Foundation of your Resume: A Self-Inventory
Video Lecture: Module 2
Differences of Resumes Internationally

Writing Content for your Resume
Video Lecture 3: Creating Content
Practicing Bullet Points

Piecing it all Together: Organization, Structure, Format
Video Lecture 4: Piecing it all Together

Know your Industry
Video Lecture 5: Know your Industry
Some Key Notes about LinkedIn

Best-Practices for your Resume from an Employer
Video Lecture 6: Interview with an Employer

Frequently Asked Questions
Video Lecture 7: Frequently Asked Questions
Resume Review Rubric

Summary of User Reviews

Discover how to write a powerful resume that gets you hired with this comprehensive course on Coursera. Users have praised the course for its practicality and easy-to-follow format. With a high overall rating, this course is a must-attend for anyone looking to improve their resume writing skills.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practicality

Pros from User Reviews

Easy-to-follow format
Clear and concise instructions
Practical tips for resume writing
Great value for money

Cons from User Reviews

Content is basic and not suitable for experienced job applicants
Course material is not updated regularly
Course content may not be applicable for certain industries

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