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Resume Workshop
Write and tailor a resume that fits the job you want
Why It Matters
Hiring managers often skim resumes quickly, and many applications pass through applicant tracking systems first. A resume that lists duties instead of results, or one generic version sent everywhere, rarely makes it through. For job seekers, a strong resume is the ticket to an interview. For workforce programs and employer partners, participants with polished, targeted resumes move into placement more smoothly and reflect well on the program.
Course Description
This is a working session, not a lecture. Participants arrive with a current resume or the raw material for one, and spend most of the course revising it. Short teaching segments cover format choices, contact details, summaries, and how applicant tracking systems scan for keywords. The core exercise turns duty statements into accomplishment statements using action verbs and, where possible, numbers. Participants with limited work history learn to present school projects, volunteer roles, program experience, and transferable skills. Each person then tailors their resume to a real job posting, comparing language and priorities line by line. Peer review and facilitator feedback catch errors and weak spots. Participants leave with a revised resume, a tailored version, and a checklist for future applications.
Key Focus Areas
Participants explore and practice:
Choosing a clean, readable resume format
Writing accomplishment statements with action verbs and results
Using keywords for applicant tracking systems honestly
Presenting limited experience, gaps, and transferable skills
Tailoring a resume to a specific job posting
Proofreading and final quality checks
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Rewrite duty statements as accomplishment statements
Tailor a resume to a specific job posting using its keywords
Present volunteer, school, or program experience as relevant skills
Apply a checklist to proof and finalize a resume
Who Should Attend
Emerging talent and recent graduates
Workforce and youth program participants
Career changers and returning workers
Job developers and career services staff
Delivery and Customization
Examples, scenarios, and activities are adapted to your audience and goals. Delivery is available in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format, as a standalone session or as part of a series. Format and length are agreed during scoping.
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