Course Description
Your resume is the first impression that potential employers will get, so it’s important to present yourself confidently and accurately. After all, you want to be hired because you are the best candidate for the position. In this Updating Skills or Accomplishments on Your Resume course, we will cover ways to ensure that the information on your resume is correct, current, and relevant to your job search. These lessons will cover the three categories of skills most in demand by employers, along with the importance of soft skills.
We will discuss the types of accomplishments that will add value to your resume, the best references to use, how to successfully navigate through Applicant Tracking Systems, resume software options, and the importance of following up after submitting your application. By the end of this course, you will know how to update your resume to perfection. And the strong first impression of a polished resume can speak volumes to potential employers.
What You'll Learn
- Update the skills and accomplishments listed on your resume
- Select useful skills, including the three categories most in demand by employers and important soft skills
- Identify valuable accomplishments and the best references to use
- Navigate Applicant Tracking Systems and choose resume templates and software
- Follow up appropriately after submitting your application
Key Takeaways
- Your resume is the first impression potential employers get, so it should be presented confidently and accurately.
- The information on your resume should be correct, current, and relevant to your job search.
- Soft skills are important alongside the three categories of skills most in demand by employers.
- Choosing the right accomplishments and references adds value to your resume.
- Following up after submitting your application is an important step in the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will this course teach me?
It covers how to update the skills and accomplishments on your resume, navigating Applicant Tracking Systems, resume templates and software, and how to appropriately follow up on a submitted application.
Does the course cover soft skills?
Yes. Along with the three categories of skills most in demand by employers, the course discusses the importance of soft skills.
What topics are included in the lessons?
Lessons cover Selecting Useful Skills, Adding Soft Skills, Identifying Accomplishments and References, Applicant Tracking Systems and Resume Software, Before and After Submission, and a Test Your Knowledge section.
What outcome can I expect by the end of the course?
By the end, you will know how to update your resume so that a polished resume makes a strong first impression on potential employers.
