The State University of New York
How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course)
The State University of New York

How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course)

Holly Justice

Instructor: Holly Justice

224,952 already enrolled

Included with Coursera Plus

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.6

(3,840 reviews)

5 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
95%
Most learners liked this course
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.6

(3,840 reviews)

5 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
95%
Most learners liked this course

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Assessments

2 assignments

Taught in English

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Placeholder
Placeholder

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV

Share it on social media and in your performance review

Placeholder

There are 7 modules in this course

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 video2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

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.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 discussion prompt

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.

What's included

1 video1 assignment1 peer review

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

What's included

1 video

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.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 discussion prompt

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.

What's included

1 video1 discussion prompt

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

What's included

1 video1 reading1 peer review

Instructor

Instructor ratings
4.6 (963 ratings)
Holly Justice
The State University of New York
2 Courses226,551 learners

Offered by

Recommended if you're interested in Personal Development

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

Learner reviews

Showing 3 of 3840

4.6

3,840 reviews

  • 5 stars

    67.93%

  • 4 stars

    23.60%

  • 3 stars

    5.64%

  • 2 stars

    1.37%

  • 1 star

    1.43%

M
5

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2020

HH
5

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2024

A
5

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2020

New to Personal Development? Start here.

Placeholder

Open new doors with Coursera Plus

Unlimited access to 7,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription

Advance your career with an online degree

Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online

Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy

Frequently asked questions