Curriculum

14 Topics
The Real Purpose of a Resume
Focusing Your Resume
Identifying Relevant Competencies
Understanding 21st Century Competencies
Gathering Your Materials to Write
Understanding Applicant Tracking Systems
Lists of Competencies
Competency Readings
20 Questions
Background Resources
Concept Quiz
Concept Quiz
20 Questions
Discuss Competencies

14 Topics
Writing Strong Accomplishment Statements
Using the Resume Skills Tier Method
Writing Summary Sections
Writing Objectives
Finding the Right Words
Using the Resume Dictionary and COCA
Example Accomplishment Statements
Example Resume Tier Method Statements
Example Resume Summary Statements
Action Word Resources
Lists of Competencies
Concept Quiz
Concept Quiz
Writing Accomplishment Statements

11 Topics
The Most Popular Resume Format
Other Popular Resume Formats
Two Special Resume Formats
Other Special Resume Formats
Electronic Scannable and Internal Resumes
What You Should Never Put on a Resume
Example Resume Formats
Federal Resume Formats
Concept Quiz
Concept Quiz
Concept Quiz

8 Topics
Powerhouse Cover Letters
Constructing the Letter
Creating a Sense of Urgency
The Follow-Up Letter
Example Cover Letter
Concept Review
Concept Quiz
Write a Cover Letter

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Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters

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