- 8 hours
- 8 lessons
- Online
- Interactive
RM240
What You Will Learn
- How to present yourself as a valuable job candidate through your CV and cover letter
- Understand how recruiters read your CV and cover letter
- Personal branding tool that can be applied to your CV and cover letter
- How to write powerful accomplishment statements and effective summary sections
- How to properly edit your CV and cover letter so that they are easy to read and look professional
- How to write cover letters with a systematic approach
- Customize effective and persuasive 4 paragraph cover letters that highlight your skills and achievements
- Formatting tips for a pleasing design
Course Outline
Session 1
- About this course
- What you need to know before Writing your CV and Cover Letter
- Main Principles in Writing CV and Cover Letter
- How Recruiters Read your CV and Cover Letter
- Types of CV
- Length of CV
- The Main Sections You Must Include
- Using Keywords in Your CV
- Basic Structure
- Profile Picture
- Objective
- Education
- Skill
- Experience
- Additional
- Fonts, Sizes, and Formats
- Common Mistakes and How to Avoid them
- Examples of Good CV
- General Design Tips
Session 2
- Writing Style and Editing
- The Header
- The Body
- The Footer
- Introductory Paragraphs
- Body Paragraphs
- Closing Paragraphs
- Tailoring Your Letter to a Specific Job Posting
- Font
- Margin
- Spacing and Indentations
- Lists and Bullet Points
- Examples of Good Cover Letters
- Case Study
- Closing Thoughts
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