Resumes and Job Applications
Started May 1, 2020
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Full course description
Course Overview
You've found a job that you're interested in and now its time to take the next step. This course will take you through basic job application steps, creating a resume, and crafting a compelling cover letter so that you can stand out from the other applicants.
Course Outcome:
This course awards a microcredential, "Resumes and Job Applications." This is the second of 4 credentials to achieve the Career Builder Credintial from Jones College.
Course Sections:
Section 1 - Kicking off Your Job Search
Description
During your job search, you’ll likely be asked to complete an employment application. An employment application is not a resume, though, and you shouldn’t look at it in the same way. In this course, you’ll discover how to complete an application that stimulates a potential employer’s interest.
Learning Outcomes
- Define employment application
- Describe the difference between an employment application and a resume
- List the advantages and disadvantages of using an employment application
- Identify the two types of employment applications
- Describe what you can do to make your application stand out from the crowd
- Understand the information you need to complete an employment application
- Describe how to handle salary expectations on an employment application
Completion Time
Estimated completion time (hours): 0.8
Section 2 - Creating Your Resume
Description
In this course, you’ll find out how to create a resume that helps you win employers over. You’ll discover how to customize a master resume to each position you apply for. You’ll also learn what to include in each section of your resume and discover writing tips to present yourself in the best possible light.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, you will be able to
- Define a resume
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of a resume
- Describe the most common types of resumes
- Create a master resume
- Describe the contents to include in each section of a resume
- Explain how to handle references
- Explain how to provide salary information
- Avoid common resume mistakes
- List guidelines for writing your resume
- Describe the importance of proofreading your resume
- Know how to properly format your resume
- Describe how to handle lack of work experience and employment gaps
Completion Time
Estimated completion time (hours): 1.2
Section 3 - Crafting a Cover Letter
Description
A cover letter is a key part of your job search. Without a compelling cover letter, an employer won’t look at your resume. Your cover letter needs to attract employers’ interest by showing how you can help them.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, you will be able to
- Describe the purpose of a cover
- Understand why you need to customize your cover letter
- Describe how to address your cover letter
- List tips for writing your cover letter
- Describe the parts of a cover letter
- Understand the importance of proofreading your cover letter
Completion Time
Estimated completion time (hours): 0.7