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Course Introduction

Course Syllabus

Unit 1: Introduction to the Resume

1.1: The Purpose of a Resume

Types of Resumes

Purpose and Goals of a Resume

Resume Trends

1.2: Types of Resumes

Chronological Resumes I

Chronological Resumes II

Functional Resumes I

Functional Resumes II

Functional and Other Resume Formats

Resume Form and Function

Additional Things to Include

Designing Your Resume

1.3: What Is a CV?

Curricula Vitae (CVs) vs. Resumes

Unit 2: Key Components of a Resume and Cover Letter

2.1: Anatomy of a Resume

Header and Objective

Contact Information

Objective Statement

Education Section I

Education Section II

Work Experience

Job Skills

Job Skills and References

Hobbies and Interests

Volunteer Info

2.2: Cover Letters

Cover Letters

Cover Letters – The Basics

Cover Letter Writing

Cover Letter Samples

Cover Letters – What to Exclude

Cover Letter Preparation

Cover Letter Steps

Using ChatGPT to Write Cover Letters

Things to Know about Using ChatGPT

2.3: What Is a Digital or ePortfolio?

Portfolio Taster

ePortfolio

Creating an ePortfolio

Your Design Portfolio

2.4: Video Resumes

Creating a Digital or Video Resume

Unit 3: Marketing Your Professional Self

3.1: Polish Your Presentation

Establishing Your Professional Self

STAR Statements I

STAR Statements II

Recent College Graduates

Employment Gaps

Mind the Gap

Grammar, Spelling, and Layout

What a Resume is Not

Make It Relevant, Not Reflective

Fitting the Job Criteria

3.2: Targeting Your Search

A Well-Defined Target

3.3: Informational Interviews

Informational Interviews

3.4 Professional Organizations

Join a Professional Association

3.5 Workplace and Recruitment Trends

Remote Work

Human Resource Trends

More Human Resource Trends

3.6: Creating an Online Presence

Your Online Profile

Using Social Media

Using LinkedIn

Making Connections

Privacy and Piracy Issues

Creating a Great LinkedIn Profile

Course Feedback Survey

Course Feedback Survey

Certificate Final Exam

PRDV102: Certificate Final Exam