Resume Writing & Cover Letter Workshop

This workshop will

• Enable the participants to understand the key purpose of the resume in the job search process
• Enable the participants to craft a competency-based resume and employer-targeted cover letters that will give them a head-start in their job/internship search
• Help the participants to avoid pitfalls and common mistakes when writing resume and cover letters

Outline:

• Technique of indicating the transferable skills on resume using the S.T.A.R framework
• Identify the knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSA) required for a job
• Identify the industry-specific skills required for their respective discipline
• Technique of indicating the KSA on the resume
• Write S.T.A.R statements using sample job descriptions from job advertisements (actual job adverts from the different discipline)