This course is part of the Interviewing and Resume Writing in English Specialization

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Interviewing and Resume Writing in English SpecializationUniversity of Maryland, College Park

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How can you bring your resume to the top of the pile?  How can you present yourself to prospective employers using the language they already speak inside their organization? This course will give you answers to those questions.  You will learn how to convert a boring resume into a dynamic asset statement that conveys your talents in the language that an employer understands.
After completing this course, you will be able to:

 Identify the real purpose of a resume.

 Identify relevant competencies for a position.

 Adapt your resumes to Applicant Tracking Systems (resume screening software).

 Write powerful and convincing accomplishment statements using your accomplishments inventory to strategically assemble the most relevant evidence of competency for a specific position.

 Use the resume skills tier method to strengthen your resume.

 Write summary sections and objective statements aligned to a job position.

 Take advantage of web resources to find power language for your resume.

 Produce a strong resume in a format  that is suitable both to your background and the position you're interested in.

 Produce strong cover letters that use A.I.D.A. to help you achieve your career goals.

Produce effective follow-up letters that help you stand out from the competition.

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Interviewing and Resume Writing in English Specialization

Intermediate Level

Approx. 12 hours to complete

English

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Flexible deadlines

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Course 4 of 5 in the

Interviewing and Resume Writing in English Specialization

Intermediate Level

Approx. 12 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

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Charles Duquette

Lecturer/Marketing Coordinator

Maryland English Institute

121,716 Learners

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University of Maryland, College Park

The University of Maryland is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 37,000 students, 9,000 faculty and staff, and 250 academic programs. Its faculty includes three Nobel laureates, three Pulitzer Prize winners, 47 members of the national academies and scores of Fulbright scholars. The institution has a $1.8 billion operating budget, secures $500 million annually in external research funding and recently completed a $1 billion fundraising campaign.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Preparing to Write

4 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 48 min), 4 readings, 3 quizzes

Week2

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Writing a Winning Resume

4 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 51 min), 5 readings, 3 quizzes

6 videos

Writing Strong Accomplishment Statements10mUsing the Resume Skills Tier Method6mWriting Summary Sections6mWriting Objectives7mFinding the Right Words6mUsing the Resume Dictionary and COCA12m

5 readings

Example Accomplishment Statements10mExample Resume Tier Method Statements10mExample Resume Summary Statements10mAction Word Resources10mLists of Competencies10m

2 practice exercises

Concept Quiz30mConcept Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Choosing a Resume Format

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 54 min), 2 readings, 3 quizzes

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Writing a Winning Cover Letter

3 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 31 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM WRITING WINNING RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS

by GCOct 9, 2017

Simplistic, direct and informative. This course helped me refocus my competencies and updated my resume writing strategies. Great examples and resources to utilize.

by CGOct 2, 2016

Extremelly clearifying. The directions are comprehensible, and the course helped me to increase the job opportunities dramatically!

by VCJan 4, 2017

Excellent, It was concise but without missing details, It also included a lot of examples. Thank You.

by MBAug 24, 2020

Very helpful, step-by step guide in writing effective cover letter and resumes. Provide ample examples and tutor can explain topics succinctly.

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About the Interviewing and Resume Writing in English Specialization

This specialization will help you develop the English language strategies and communication skills you need to advance in your professional career. Whether you already have a successful career and are looking to move forward, whether you’re looking to change careers, whether you’re starting out in the world of work, or whether you’re coming back into the world of work after some time away – if you believe in working for more than a paycheck, then this specialization will help you. The core courses cover preparing for a successful job search, including self research and research of the job market and industries of interest; strengthening your interview skills by recognizing what hiring managers are looking for and taking steps to prepare for the types of tough questions today's premier companies use; and preparing a resume, cover letter and supporting business documents. The capstone will allow you to apply the skills you learn in this specialization to your own job search.

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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. 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.
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