Finding a great job starts with writing a great resume, one that speaks to your personal and professional strengths. Learn how to write a resume that stands out and makes employers take notice.
Skill Drills, help others find the jobs and build the careers of their dreams. In this workshop, we help you understand the basics if resume writing for seekers, as well as a few extra job search basics such as following up, thank you notes and identifying companies to work for and determining fit.
Weâ??ll explain what you should include on your resume, what to exclude, and how to craft your resume to showcase your talents and best qualities. Choosing the right resume format, tailoring the information to match job requirements, and writing alternative resumes that include industry-specific information.
Topics include:
- Writing an objective statement
- Adding a summary of skills
- Showcasing your professional work
- Presenting your education
- Customizing your contact information
- Tailoring your resume to fit a job
- Upgrading your resume
- Choosing a resume layout
- Writing resumes for different streams, profiles, and branches
- Handling education gaps, career gaps, and job changes
- Standing out and following up with employers
- Using a resume effectively
- Determining fit at a prospective job
- Finding contacts at companies you want to work for