Resume Writing

Duration:  2 days

Course# CJ003

Module One (3.5 Hours) – Resume Writing Basics

Objective: At the end of this session the participant will have a solid understanding of what is required to build an effective resume.

-          The Three Types of Resume (Functional/Chronological – Chronological/Functional)

-          What must be included/excluded?

-          What skills are today’s employer looking for?

-          What are your career goals?

-          Writing the resume (hands-on practice, critiquing, action words, voice and tense, proofreading, etc.)

Module Two (3.5 hours) – Advanced Resume Techniques

Objective: At the end of this session the participant will be able to customize the resume to each job, understand electronic résumé readers and leverage Social Media to accelerate job search.

-          Customizing the resume, (employer research, interviewer research, understanding key words and job dimensions)

-          Electronic resume readers – how to get to the top of the pile

-          LinkedIn – leveraging your resume with Social Media

-          Business Cards and other marketing ideas

Module Three (3.5 Hours) – Self Discovery and Strengths Exploration

Objective: At the end of this session the participant will have a clear understanding of what strengths and skills they bring to the table.

-          Self Discovery – de-brief/understand  assessments

-          What motivates you?

-          What knowledge, skills and abilities do you have?

-          Strengths and values finders

-          SWOT analysis

Module Four (3.5 Hours) – Wrapping it All up

Objective: At the end of this session, the participant will understand the importance of cover letters, and getting exposure for the resume.

-          Cover Letters – writing practice

-          Executive Briefs – writing practice

-          Exposure for resumes (Workopolis, Monster, agencies, networking, social media, etc.)