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Professional Resume Writing

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1.5-3 hours
Free

Course Content

Learn how to write an effective CV in this free online course that also shows you how to prepare for a job interview. This course provides strategies and techniques you can use to craft resumes that highlight your skills, achievements and unique value proposition (UVP). We show you how to tailor your resume to specific job postings, optimise your CV for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and create a compelling personal brand statement that resonates with employers. This course explains how to write an effective CV and cover letter to aid your job search.

Course Details

CollegeAlison
Course ID192320
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration1.5-3 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathIn This Free Course, You Will Learn How To
• Describe how to write a professional resume that increase your chances of receiving interview opportunities
• Indicate your skills and achievements using the ‘RAP’ method to write accomplishment statements
• Explain how to write a personal brand statement that encapsulates your unique value proposition (UVP)
• Outline the different resume styles and identify the strengths of each
• Discuss the different elements of your resume and format your CV with visual hierarchy for maximum impact
• Indicate how to optimise your resume for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) through the use of keywords
• Outline different career-related online platforms and learn how to build an online presence that complements your resume
Course Code1275

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