Writing Winning Resumes, Cover Letters and LinkedIn Profiles

About Course

Are you a Newbie entering the market looking for a Job/Internship or a Graduate who has already submitted 50+ job applications without ever getting a response? Maybe you are an Experienced Professional looking to switch the career or your job. Whichever the case maybe, as long as you are looking to write/improve your Resume, Cover Letter and LinkedIn profile, this course is just right for you.

A professional and well made resume helps you get shortlisted from 100’s of applications with same credentials as you. This course will help you understand how to best Create Professional Resume and accompany it with a Cover Letter to market your unique strengths. We will also cover how to best utilize your LinkedIn Profile to get recruiters to notice you. We will understand how can you bring your resume to the top of the pile? How can you present yourself to prospective employers using the language they already speak inside their organization?

The course is delivered by Dr. Zunaira Saqib who is an experienced academic and HR Consultant. She has a PhD in Management from University of Leicester, UK, and Masters in HRD and Consulting from Lancaster University, UK. She has also been associated with National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Business School for the past eleven years teaching Human Resource Management related courses.

The course is endorsed by IQualify UK and Behavioral Skills Company Canada. You can download the Certificate after completing the course.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Resumes
In this module we will have brief introductions of resumes by exploring what they are and how are they different from CVs. We will also explore what are some of the things you need to consider apart from resume to get shortlisted.

Resume and CVs

02:58
Why Do You Need a Good Resume?

08:01
The Starting Point
We Googled You!

Module 2: The Format and the Layout
We will cover the basics of formats and layout of resumes in this module. We will understand which headings you can add and delete as per your requirements. We will also cover each headings/section of resume in great detail.

The Main Headings
Contact Information
Objective or Summary
Education
Experience
Achievements and Awards
Major Projects
Skill and Hobbies
Your References
Picture or No Picture?
Do’s and Don’ts

Module 3: Creating Resumes on Word
We will understand how we can create best layout using a word processor and online resources.

Module 4: Producing a Good Cover Letter / Email
A cover letter is an essential document alongside your resume. It is a a one-page document that introduces a job seeker's work history, professional skills, and personal interest in applying for a job. In this module we will understand how we can write a good cover letter or an email to get noticed by the recruiter.

Module 5: LinkedIn Profiles
In modern times, online tools such as LinkedIn profiles are rapidly replacing resumes and cover letter. LinkedIn profiles are used personal branding to showcase your skills and motivations. In this module we will learn how to create profiles which attract the recruiters to you.

Why LinkedIn Profiles are Important?
Custom URL
Your Connections
Profile Summary
The Profile Picture and Cover Photo
Education and Experience
Skills Endorsements
LinkedIn Recommendations
The Activity Broadcast
COURSE QUIZ

Module 6: Interview Skills and Final Thoughts
Now that we have covered all the essential steps of getting shortlisted via a good resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile, we will discuss the next steps which involve job interviews and salary negotiation.

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Resumes In this module we will have brief introductions of resumes by exploring what they are and how are they different from CVs. We will also explore what are some of the things you need to consider apart from resume to get shortlisted.

Resume and CVs

Why Do You Need a Good Resume?

The Starting Point

We Googled You!

Module 2: The Format and the Layout We will cover the basics of formats and layout of resumes in this module. We will understand which headings you can add and delete as per your requirements. We will also cover each headings/section of resume in great detail.

The Main Headings

Contact Information

Objective or Summary

Education

Experience

Achievements and Awards

Major Projects

Skill and Hobbies

Your References

Picture or No Picture?

Do’s and Don’ts

Module 3: Creating Resumes on Word We will understand how we can create best layout using a word processor and online resources.

Word Processors or Online Resume Creation

Creating a Professional Resume in MS Word

What is a Cover Letter?

Cover Letter or Email?

Rules of Writing a Cover Letter

Content of a Cover Letter

Converting Cover Letter into Email

Why LinkedIn Profiles are Important?

Custom URL

Your Connections

Profile Summary

The Profile Picture and Cover Photo

Education and Experience

Skills Endorsements

LinkedIn Recommendations

The Activity Broadcast

COURSE QUIZ

Module 6: Interview Skills and Final Thoughts Now that we have covered all the essential steps of getting shortlisted via a good resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile, we will discuss the next steps which involve job interviews and salary negotiation.

What Happens After You are Shortlisted?

Final Thoughts

Student Ratings & Reviews

Module 1: Introduction to Resumes
In this module we will have brief introductions of resumes by exploring what they are and how are they different from CVs. We will also explore what are some of the things you need to consider apart from resume to get shortlisted.

Module 2: The Format and the Layout
We will cover the basics of formats and layout of resumes in this module. We will understand which headings you can add and delete as per your requirements. We will also cover each headings/section of resume in great detail.

Module 3: Creating Resumes on Word
We will understand how we can create best layout using a word processor and online resources.

Module 6: Interview Skills and Final Thoughts
Now that we have covered all the essential steps of getting shortlisted via a good resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile, we will discuss the next steps which involve job interviews and salary negotiation.