Course
Beat the Applicant Tracking System and Get Your Resume Noticed
Name
HRD-3001AV2
Overall Quality of This Course
★★★★★
Based on 670 student surveys.
Available Classes
    Section Location Begin Date End Date Instructor Price Seats Available/Total Seats
293955 Face-to-Face Online Instruction 06/12/2024 06/12/2024 G. McCowan $77.00 25/25
Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details
Intended Audience
Job seekers who want to find out how to make sure their resume survives the competitive sorting process.
Description
Fabulous formatting and strong action verbs are not enough to get your resume a second look – computers, not human beings, are doing the scanning. Computerized screening has dramatically changed the way job seekers get noticed. Find out how to make sure your resume survives the competitive sorting process and lands in someone’s hands. Learn how to use key words from job descriptions and make your resume optimal for scanning. Learn how you, as a job seeker, can use your resume to stand out and land an interview.
Course Objectives
  1. be able to explain why companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and how they work to screen out resumes.
  2. be able to execute several methods to determine appropriate keywords for their resume.
  3. be able to apply proper formatting tips for electronic resumes.
  4. be able to compare the impact of different resume file formats.
  5. be able to identify next steps in revising their resume.
Outline of Instruction
  1. Why do you need an ATS friendly resume?
  2. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
  3. Keywords
  4. Resume Formatting
  5. File Formats
  6. Next Steps to Take
Contact Hours
4
CEU's
No
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
No
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
Materials provided
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
N/A
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
  1. Attendance 90% or above
  2. Participation
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Job seekers who want to find out how to make sure their resume survives the competitive sorting process.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
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  • Resume Style and Organization - HRD-3003AV2
  • Career Transitions Forum: Lecture Series for Business Professionals - HRD-3006X2
  • Resume to the Interview and the Steps In-Between - HRD-3001BD2
  • Beyond the Resume - HRD-3003V2
Course Contact Information
HRD Office http://hrd.waketech.edu
hrdstudent@waketech.edu
919-532-5694 or 919-532-5696