How to write a strong resume and a convincing Cover Letter
Resume
A resume is a brief, informative summary of your abilities, education, and experience.
- It should highlight your
Strongest assets and skills - Differentiate you from other candidates seeking similar positions
Although it alone will not get you a job or internship, a good resume is an important element toward obtaining an interview. Tailor your resume to the type of position you are seeking. This does not mean that all of your experience must relate directly, but your resume should reflect the kind of skills the employer would value.
Cover Letter
Your cover letter is a writing sample and a part of the screening process. By putting your best foot forward, you can increase your chances of being interviewed. A good way to create a response-producing cover letter is to highlight your skills or experiences that are most applicable to the job or industry and to tailor the letter to the specific organization you are applying to.
Learning Outcomes On completion of this unit, you should be able to: | Generic Graduate Attributes |
1. Improve your awareness on what you already know resume and cover letter writing
2. Learn about the necessity of preparing a good resume when applying for a job
3. Apply key skills and job objectives that improve the writing of your resume and cover letter
4. Prepare a resume and a cover letter according to your target job objectives | Knowledge
Communication Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Global Perspective
Social Responsibility |
Prerequisite:
Everyone who has been looking for a job and requires to have an academic/professional resume is encouraged to participate in this class.
Required texts
- Lecturer’s Handout
Teaching strategies/learning approaches specific to this unit
In this unit you will be introduced to job objectives and skills that you require to include in your resume. This unit will focus on creating a resume and a cover letter, which The unit will cover areas such as planning, self-monitoring, self-evaluation, and adopting attitudes that improve independent learning.
Week | Module / Topic | Other notes |
1 | -Uncover your skills, abilities and special talents -Choose a job objective |
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2 | -Learn the requirements of that job -List your relevant skills and abilities -Write one-Liners to demonstrate your skills | -Informational interviewing guide
–List of action words to start one-Liners -Tips and examples for writing good one-Liners |
3 | -List your work history -List your education training -Summarise your key points |
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4 | -Assemble your resume -Produce a final one page resume | -Worksheets to assemble your resume -Examples of good resume |
5 | -Parts of an effective cover letter -Draft a cover letter -Sample cover letter | -highlight your skills or experiences that are most applicable to the job |
6 | Self-evaluation Reflecting on what you have learned | -one by one self-reflection session |
Course Fee:
12 hours
840 AED