Résumé Writing Basics
Résumé Writing Basics
Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you noticed in a competitive job market.
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What you can learn.
About This Course
Getting the attention of a potential employer is difficult in today’s competitive market. Doing so in a digital world is even harder. Making your résumé shine and highlighting your individual skills is certainly an added advantage. In this three-hour workshop, you learn how to transform your résumé into a powerful tool to get noticed. You learn how to personalize your résumé to fit each job you apply to. You also learn how to adapt a résumé for both digital and direct employment opportunities. You leave the workshop with a better understanding of how to craft a strong résumé as well as leave with a strong rough draft that can be used for future employment opportunities.
Winter 2026 Schedule
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Spring 2026 Schedule
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This course is held via video teleconference. As such, instructors use Zoom to offer a live class meeting at the designated time. Students must be present at the course meeting time to participate in the class.
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Summer 2026 Schedule
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This course is held via video teleconference. As such, instructors use Zoom to offer a live class meeting at the designated time. Students must be present at the course meeting time to participate in the class.
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