Resumes: Starting Out with a Bang

Summary:

This course shows how to build the heading, job objectives, summary of qualifications, and work history sections of a resume.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Build a resume heading that gives all the necessary contact information
Write accurate and relevant job objectives
Create a summary of qualifications that makes the resume stand out from the crowd
Design a work history listing that shows off the user's experience

Outline:

Designing the Heading
Writing Meaningful Objectives
Developing a Summary of Qualifications
Making the Most of Work History

Features:

Exercises that allow users to practice the application
A file containing the text of the exercises
Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
A glossary
A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for anyone who wants to create a potent resume that gets results in a job search.

Prerequisites:

Resumes: Choosing a Resume Format

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98 or higher. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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Terms of Use:

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