This course provides comprehensive and up-to-date guidance on how to take your resume from so-so to stellar. A resume is a key tool in your job search, so how can you really make it shine? In this course, career coach Jenny Foss gives you fresh guidance on how to make over your resume: homing in on the most important message, tailoring it to the roles you plan to apply to, getting the look and content right, and leveraging generative AI as a tool...

Explore practical strategies for writing an executive resume that tells a compelling story, makes a lasting impression, and showcases your skills as a leader. Are you looking for a new job as a manager, but not sure what to do with your resume? Join instructor and professional resume writer Sarah Johnston in this approachable executive skills course. Follow along as she introduces you to practical strategies to create a stand-out resume, with tips...

Federal jobs tend to offer high pay, great benefits, a strong employee support system, and they are some of the most coveted opportunities in today's job market. As a result, competition for these jobs is at a record high. To survive the initial resume screening, let alone achieve one of these in-demand jobs, candidates must understand how federal resumes are different from resumes for other occupations and know how to write them effectively.

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Discover how to stand out in the job search by creating a video resume. Learn how to plan, film, edit, and submit a video resume when applying for a new job. Next time you're looking to capture the attention of a company you want to work for, consider creating a video resume. Video resumes are becoming more accepted by many companies, and yet it's still an approach that very few job seekers fully embrace. Companies like Zappos have optional video...

Learn the most effective way to create a resume in order to land a technical job. When you apply for technology jobs, your resume is your opportunity to stand out from the crowd. Emma Bostian shows you how to showcase your technology skills, framing them to impress recruiters and potential employers. Discover how to tailor the content and length to catch a hiring manager’s eye. Learn how to leverage minor design details like spacing, font choice,...

Showcase your personality, presence, and style by creating a video resume. Get a practical look at each step in the process, from writing your script to editing the final footage. Video is dynamic, personal and powerful—so it’s no wonder that it’s becoming an important part of the job search process. Job seekers looking to stand out in a sea of applicants can create video resumes to showcase their personality, presence, and style. With the...

Learn how to create a winning resume that is optimized for applicant tracking systems. Job seekers typically understand that there's some sort of digital barrier standing between them and the jobs they see advertised online. And they know they need to use keywords to overcome it. But many aren't familiar with applicant tracking systems (ATS)—the software that acts as a gatekeeper for companies and recruiting agencies. In this course, career strategist...

This course focuses on how to brush up your skills, rebrand yourself, and set up for a successful return after a career break. If you’re looking to return to work after taking a career break, even a brief one, the process can feel daunting, confusing, and discouraging, especially if you’re navigating the process on your own. In this course, Kelley Biskupiak and Susan Rietano Davey—founders of Prepare to Launch U, a firm focused on work-life...

Get quick tips on how to write a winning resume from start to finish. Each video is less than two minutes long, so you can make learning fit into even your busiest days. Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, learn the secrets of writing a winning resume and using it to land amazing opportunities with Sho Dewan, CEO and founder of Workhap and a LinkedIn...

"Looking for a job can be overwhelming for anyone, especially a teen in search of that first paying gig. In this easy-to-follow guide, readers will learn all the steps to finding, applying, and interviewing for a job. Step-by-step instructions will explain how to build a resume, how to write a compelling cover letter, and how to pen business correspondence. Accessible advice will help job-seeking teens to dress professionally, tackle tricky interview...