In Creating an Effective resume, author Mariann Siegert gives step-by-step guidance on creating a resume that highlights accomplishments and specifically targets a potential employer’s needs. While addressing common stumbling blocks such as handling employment gaps and career changes, the course covers how to build a resume that spans action statements, keywords, styling, and effective content. Mariann shows how to conduct employer research in order to increase a resume’s potential of being found by employers and recruiters on resume banks and job sites. There are tips on writing thank-you notes. There are exercise files with the course.

Topics include:

• Determining the appropriate resume length
• Choosing the best layout
• Identifying and incorporating essential keywords
• Tips from recruiters
• Showcasing achievements and job duties using P.A.R. statements
• Evaluating resume banks
• Saving to different file formats
• Compiling references, cover letters, and thank-you notes