Due at the end of Week 1.
As you come to the end of your program, you’re prepared for the next chapter of your professional career. But you can’t apply for new job opportunities without a well-designed and well-written resume to grab the attention of recruiters and hiring committees. Having a solid and effective resume can greatly improve your chances of landing that dream job.
For this submission, you will locate a relevant job posting and create a professional resume tailored to that job.
Step 1.
Locate a potential job opportunity for which you wish to apply. This step is integral in identifying your audience as you write your resume. Copy and paste the contents of the job posting into a Word document. You will refer to the posting in this assignment and in the next assignment.
Step 2.
Conduct online research to understand the current best strategies for composing a resume. Watch this video to learn how to write a top-notch resume.
Resume Writing [Video]
Step 3.
Locate and download a resume template compatible with applicant tracking systems, or ATS. Having an ATS-friendly format will ensure your resume can be read by the software organizations use to collect applications.
Step 4.
Create your professional resume. Refer to the resource below for tips.
Step 5.
Submit two documents to this assignment:
the contents of the job posting (for your instructor’s reference) and
your resume.
Note: You will develop a cover letter to accompany your resume in the next assignment.
Resource
Tips for ResumesLinks to an external site.
Rubric
Completion Rubric (1)
Completion Rubric (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompletion
100 pts
Complete
0 pts
Incomplete
100 pts
Total Points: 100
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