What you'll learn

Build a cohesive personal brand across your resume, cover letter, and online profiles.
Create professional, visually compelling job materials using Adobe tools.
Enhance your storytelling and self-presentation for recruiters and interviews.
Apply creativity, communication, and critical thinking to stand out in the job market.

Skills you'll gain

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Assessments

3 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

In today’s competitive job market, standing out means more than just listing your experience, it’s about telling your story visually and authentically. Job Application Essentials, taught by Adobe experts, helps you craft polished, professional materials that reflect your personal brand and creativity.

You’ll learn to build visually engaging resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles using Adobe Express and Acrobat, while applying storytelling and design principles that set you apart. Along the way, you’ll explore power skills like creativity, critical thinking, and communication, so you can confidently present your best self to recruiters and hiring managers. Whether you’re entering the workforce, pivoting careers, or refreshing your materials, this course equips you with the tools and insights to make a lasting impression.

In this module, you will explore the evolving expectations of recruiters and hiring managers—and how to stand out by showcasing the 3 C’s of power skills: Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Communication.

What's included

3 videos8 readings1 assignment

3 videosTotal 10 minutes

Navigating the competitive job market2 minutes
Showcasing and upleveling creativity4 minutes
Showcasing and upleveling communication3 minutes

8 readingsTotal 80 minutes

Course outline10 minutes
Power skills for success10 minutes
What's your creative type?10 minutes
Showcasing and up leveling critical thinking10 minutes
Applying your power skills10 minutes
Practice activity: Your creative type in action10 minutes
Learning Paths and Certifications10 minutes
Join the Adobe Community10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes

Knowledge check5 minutes

In this module, you will build visually polished and authentic job application assets, from headshots to resumes, using Adobe’s AI-powered tools. You'll explore best practices for taking and editing professional headshots, crafting resumes that reflect your strengths, and debunking common resume myths.

What's included

5 videos4 readings1 assignment

5 videosTotal 20 minutes

Taking a professional headshot2 minutes
Editing your headshot with Adobe Express4 minutes
Connecting authenticity and personal branding3 minutes
Navigating the modern resume3 minutes
Updating and styling a resume with Adobe Acrobat and Express5 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Practice editing your headshot10 minutes
Debunking the top 5 resume myths10 minutes
Work smarter with AI10 minutes
Framing your skills and experience10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes

Knowledge check5 minutes

In this module, you’ll learn how to build a LinkedIn profile that reflects your personal brand and helps you stand out to recruiters. You’ll create a custom banner, headline, and bio using Adobe Express, and learn how to summarize your experience, education, and credentials in a way that communicates your strengths. You’ll also explore strategies for preparing your interview story and applying techniques that help you confidently present yourself, online and in person.