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How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course)

Instructor: Holly Justice

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There are 7 modules in this course

What you’ll achieve:

In this project-centered course*, you will craft an essential cornerstone of the modern-day job or internship search: the resume. You’ll review resume best practices and explore current trends with guidance from a professional career counselor and recruiter, and you’ll exchange structured feedback with your peers as you work to polish your own resume. When you complete the course, you’ll have an eye-catching resume that lets your professional strengths shine. What you’ll need to get started: This course is designed primarily for young professionals or college students who are writing their first resume or looking to give an old resume a fresh and polished professional look. All job seekers will benefit from the course material and project, however, regardless of their career stage or professional background. All you will need is word processing software that allows you to create a resume on a computer- there are free tools available. *About Project-Centered Courses: Project-centered courses are designed to help you complete a personally meaningful real-world project, with your instructor and a community of like-minded supportive learners with similar goals providing guidance and suggestions along the way. By actively applying new concepts as you learn, you’ll master the course content more efficiently; you’ll also get a head start on using the skills you gain to make positive changes in your life and career. When you complete the course, you’ll have a finished project that you’ll be proud to use and share.

Introduction to the Course & Resumes

Define course goals. Introduction about purpose of a resume, and when it might be used, and criteria for the peer-review rubric.

What's included

1 video 2 readings 1 assignment 1 discussion prompt

1 video • Total 2 minutes

• Video Lecture: Introduction • 2 minutes • Preview module

2 readings • Total 20 minutes

• About the Instructor • 10 minutes
• Resume Rubric • 10 minutes

1 assignment • Total 14 minutes

• Resume Rubric True & False • 14 minutes

1 discussion prompt • Total 10 minutes

• Module 1: Knowing the Rubric • 10 minutes

The Foundation of your Resume: A Self-Inventory

A top-to-bottom look at the typical sections of a resume. Different sections you might have on a resume, definition of transferable skills and how to pull those out of past experiences.

1 video 1 reading 1 discussion prompt

1 video • Total 6 minutes

• Video Lecture: Module 2 • 6 minutes • Preview module

1 reading • Total 10 minutes

• Differences of Resumes Internationally • 10 minutes
• Module 2: Transferable Skills • 10 minutes

Writing Content for your Resume

How to write an action-statement, what makes a strong verb, how to maximize use of numbers and other characters, and common pitfalls of writing the content.

1 video 1 assignment 1 peer review

1 video • Total 12 minutes

• Video Lecture 3: Creating Content • 12 minutes • Preview module

1 assignment • Total 30 minutes

• Practicing Bullet Points • 30 minutes

1 peer review • Total 60 minutes

• Get Feedback on your Resume Content • 60 minutes

Piecing it all Together: Organization, Structure, Format

How to organize the sections on the document, foundations of strong structure and clear formatting.

1 video • Total 10 minutes

• Video Lecture 4: Piecing it all Together • 10 minutes • Preview module

Know your Industry

Different types of jobs are going to look for different headings, or different orders of sections for the optimal response from an employer. Define “Buzz Words” and show how to identify them in a job posting, and then implement them on the resume.

• Video Lecture 5: Know your Industry • 6 minutes • Preview module
• Some Key Notes about LinkedIn • 10 minutes
• Module 5: Know your Industry • 10 minutes

Best-Practices for your Resume from an Employer

Interview with an employer about how they approach a stack of resumes, what stands out in a good way, and what can leave a negative impression.

1 video 1 discussion prompt

1 video • Total 7 minutes

• Video Lecture 6: Interview with an Employer • 7 minutes • Preview module
• Module 6: Employer Interview • 10 minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about resumes job-seekers might have, that may not have fit into our modules.

1 video 1 reading 1 peer review

1 video • Total 8 minutes

• Video Lecture 7: Frequently Asked Questions • 8 minutes • Preview module
• Resume Review Rubric • 10 minutes
• Peer Resume Review • 60 minutes

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Reviewed on Jul 20, 2021

Before taking this course I didn't know there are some deep insights in making a good resume. This course helped me a lot in learning how you should represent yourself in your resume. Thanks!!

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2020

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Reviewed on May 17, 2020

Very helpful in actually learning and making your resumes efficient and good to look at. 10/10 would recommend to anyone thinking of taking the course. Precise and concise.

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When will i have access to the lectures and assignments.

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.

The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

What is the refund policy?

You will be eligible for a full refund until two weeks after your payment date, or (for courses that have just launched) until two weeks after the first session of the course begins, whichever is later. You cannot receive a refund once you’ve earned a Course Certificate, even if you complete the course within the two-week refund period. See our full refund policy Opens in a new tab .

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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