Creating a Knock Out Resume

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Creating a Knock Out Resume | Online

Online Campus

Online
Anywhere
Online

Past Locations for this Class

About this class

A resume is often the first impression that you will make with an employer. On average, employers initially look at resumes for 10–20 seconds, so you've got to knock 'em out with a great document. Students will leave this workshop knowing just how to do that.

Students will learn how to format and write a solid summary of skills, experience, and accomplishments in a beautiful, concise, and professional way. They will have an opportunity to give and get feedback on their resume from fellow classmates. Students will walk away knowing what they need to do to create a knock out document that gets them that much closer to landing an interview - and then the job!

Takeaways

  • Strategies to format your resume for easy reading
  • Tips to describe your experience so you showcase your accomplishments
  • How to target to a specific industry/position even if you don't have previous experience

Prereqs & Preparation

  • Laptop
  • A draft resume

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