Powerful Resumes and Cover Letters | Origin: CS102
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Empowering Students to Find and Secure the Right Job --> Powerful Resumes and Cover Letters
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I realized how important it is to clearly formulate and provide the most useful information in a resume and cover letter.
Resumes and cover letters are a very important piece of the job placement puzzle. A great resume is what gets you the invite to the interview! Training and education is key!
Helping the students to create their best cover letter and resume'. Also researching the companies and understanding what they are looking for in candidates. This will really help them in honing in on their skills.
Cover letters and resumes are very important. These provide a written first impression of the applicant. Making sure it's organized and it all makes sense is a must. These two documents help employers determine if an opportunity should be granted.
How beneficial a strong cover letter can be. A good clear cover letter outlines the resume and your qualifications in a business format and most employers will take strongly to that.
I really like how they explain the importance of the cover letter. A lot of people don't think a cover letter is important, and it is. I really like how they break down what a cover letter should include. I have been a recruiter before, and the statement of needing " 30 seconds to 2 minutes" to decide on a resume is true. A resume is a key factor for someone to get hired.
Wish I would have known this years ago, great break down of the importance of the resume and cover letter. Will definitely be using these tips to strengthen my resume and use them to help students with theirs.
The breaking down of the resume and cover letter was quite interesting and I discovered quite a few useful tips!
It was insightful to see the breakdown of the resume and to go into detail in regard to what is most effective for the position they are applying for.
this information was very informative, and i have to do a resume soon. the next job opportunity will be a breeze so i aprieciate this info.
This module provided valuable tips on writing an effective resume and cover letter. I found it especially helpful to see the importance of explaining the "why" behind each section of these documents, making it easier to guide students in creating strong applications. It was a great reminder that relevant skills and experience can come from various fields, and knowing how to present them effectively can make all the difference.Overall, this was a great learning opportunity, and I’m excited to apply these strategies to help students build compelling resumes and cover letters that set them apart!
Resumes not only talk about our work experiences but also about who we are. Employers want to know about both. It's important to have a clean and organized resume but also make it unique and personal. I also learned that at times we may think there is not much to add to our resume, but there is always more than we realize. We need to help students learn everything they can add to theirs.
I may be dating myself, but I was always told to have a 1 page resume with references available but not on it. I am learning now this is no longer the case. I wonder, if employers only look at a resume for <2 minutes, why should it be longer?
It's great information to share with students to research the organization they are applying to first to get tips on what to incorporate into their cover letters. I Love the resource tools to help students with references. I think this part of a resume is a really tricky area to navigate and the tools are very beneficial to help students know who and who will not make a good reference.
Cover letters are important because the employer get to know your specific skills and it is professional to have it. Follow up emails are key to be successful in a job interview.
I learned invaluable tips and insights into crafting effective resumes, cover letters and professional references. It was particular enlightening to learn (specific detail or tips that was particularly helpful).
The cover letter is important!
Resume, cover letter and even refences are a way of marketing skills that are a fit for the job for which the student is applying.
Good refresher on effective resumes and cover letters.
