General
- This version of PRDV102: Resume Writing closed on August 12, 2024. You can find the most up-to-date versions of Saylor Academy's courses in the Course Catalog.
Unit 2: Key Components of a Résumé and Cover Letter
Now, let's focus on the key components your résumé should contain in greater detail. What consider the categories do you wish to include to highlight your major accomplishments, professional skills, and other pertinent information? How should you organize these components to showcase your abilities to a potential employer? In this unit, we examine common design elements and simple techniques to format and style your résumé. After all the effort you have put into your résumé, you want your target audience to read it! You should include an effective cover letter to accompany your résumé. This unit provides helpful information to formulate this important marketing tool.
Completing this unit should take you approximately 2 hours.
Upon successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- identify and describe the components of a résumé;
- incorporate best practices in résumé and cover letter writing;
- explain the purpose of a cover letter;
- identify various cover letter types and formats and the function of each;
- explain the purpose of a portfolio; and
- explain the purpose of a digital or e-portfolio.