Resume and Cover Letter Writing
A series of workshops about how to write an effective resume and cover letter, instructed by Marina Petrova.
Class 1 - Introduction to Resume
November 15, 2021, 6:00-6:45 pm ET
- What is a Resume? How and why is it used?
- What information do you need to write a resume?
- Education
- Job History
- Achievements
- Activities
- Rules of writing a Resume
- Sections
- Length
- Font
- Layout
- Spacing
- Resume Dos and Don’ts
Class 2 - Resume Workshop
November 18, 2021, 6:00-6:45 pm ET
- Students should come to class with a draft of a resume they have written. During class, we will review, critique, and offer suggestions on how to improve their drafts.
Class 3 - Introduction to Cover Letter
December 5, 2021, 6:00-6:45 pm ET
- What is a Cover a Letter? What is its purpose? How and why is it used?
- The Structure of Cover Letter
- Header
- Salutation
- Introduction
- Body
- Closing
- Signature
- Picking a voice and telling a story
- Cover Letter Dos and Don’ts
Class 4 - Cover Letter Writing Workshop
December 9, 2021, 6:00-6:45 pm ET
- Students should come to class with a draft of a cover letter they have written. During class, we will review, critique, and offer suggestions on how to improve their drafts.