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Learn the Art and Science of Resume and CV Writing – Job Search Skills, LinkedIn and Interview Skills all Included

What you will learn

Learn how to target your resume toward a job announcement with keywords and correct format

How to find COVID-19 jobs that you can consider

How to find the qualifications for the COVID-19 jobs to determine if you can qualify

Writing a resume in USAJOBS for the COVID-19 Jobs

How to understand the Contact Tracer jobs that are being advertised by the states, public health departments

How to write the resume toward specific qualifications in the resume

How to write a targeted and compelling cover letter + a handy cover letter builder

How to update your LinkedIn resume, so recruiters will find you

How to navigate USAJOBS for Federal positions for high quality, stable careers

Description

Kathryn Troutman, Resume Expert – Instructor – The Complete Resume and CV Writing Course: Get the ideal Job

TJ Walker, Presentation Coach; Interview Preparation Instructor

Learn the Art and Science of Resume and CV Writing – Job Search Skills, LinkedIn and Interview Skills

Part 1 – CV and Resume Writing – Kathryn gives real examples of career changers – Before & AFter, Keywords  and how to match

Part 2 – COVID-19 JObs – Kathryn interprets the jobs; analyzes the qualifications; give insight about the position

The Pandemic has caused Career Change plans. Many job seekers from Hospitality, Transportation are changing their fields into new careers. You will see BEFORE and AFTER resumes for Career Change Resumes.

Resume and Career Coach Expert, Kathryn Troutman teaches quick lessons on FINDING KEYWORDS… How to add them to your resume … How to be quick about it.  Resume Keywords are a mystery to most job seekers.

Many of the lectures include documents with keywords for your resume. See her documents – the keywords – they are available for you to download and study. It’s critical in today’s job market to take a few minutes to target each resume carefully.

LinkedIn Resumes are designed for Career Change with New Skills, Certifications and Projects. Learn her best tips to match the LinkedIn resume to your future career.

Cover letters are key to stand out and show that you can write and target the new industry. And watch her create a cover letter in 5 minutes based on a recruitment advertisement! These lectures will make a HUGE difference in tweaking your resume, getting found by AI and getting phone calls and emails back from recruiters.


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Kathryn Troutman, Resume Expert, Author and Coach share her best lessons for you and your resume! Today with the unemployment so high and people needing new jobs, new companies and even career change … you need this resume reality course more than ever. Learn how to match your resume with qualifications and keywords with Kathryn’s special technique.

Kathryn reviews the new job market to support the COVID-19 response for Federal and state jobs! Learn where the jobs are and how to apply for them.

Kathryn’s live demonstrations of resume … job announcement … keywords … mapping the words into the resume is unique and fast-moving!

Learn how to build a resume that will get better results:

1. Responses from the HR recruiters – what’s next?

2. Interview invitations?

3. Offers!

TJ Walker adds 100s of short lectures on the interview, presentation and communications techniques. Take your time, keep listening to improve your interview techniques.

ONE STOP SHOP training for job search and career change: Learning the best resume format, finding the keywords, adding keywords to the resume, adding accomplishments and much more. The course will make a huge difference in your job search.

This Resume and CV Writing course is ideal for anyone searching for more info on the following: LinkedIn – resume – career hacking – resume writing – cv – job search – LinkedIn profile – the complete resume – job – career. Plus, this course will be a great addition to anyone trying to build out their knowledge in the following areas: job search – LinkedIn – interviewing skills.

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Content

Write the Perfect Resume for You and Land Your Dream Job!

The Complete Resume and CV Writing Course: Get the Ideal Job Promo Video
Be Persevering with Your Job Search
Andrea – Career Change – Hospitality to Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Jason – New Grad IT Specialist Cyber Seeking New Career Jr Cyber Analyst
Amita- Seeking Cyber Security IT Specialist Career
Ryan – Changing Careers from Hospitality to Sales and Marketing
Cecile – Furloughed – Going Corporate
Lloyd- Videographer to eLearning Udemy video
Quick Win! Look for Three Job Listings That Interest You!
Quick Win! Job Hunting like You Are as Powerful as a Google Algorithm
You Must Persevere in Your Job Search
Why Should You Listen to Kathryn Troutman?

Applying for Jobs on USAJOBS – Profile and Resume Builder

Udemy USAJOBS Setting Up Profile and Starting Builder
Building a Resume in the USAJOBS Resume Builder
Matching Health Education Specialist Keywords to USAJOBS Builder Resume

COVID-19 FEDERAL JOBS – USAJOBS

USAJOBS COVID 19 Jobs
USAJOBS COVID 19 CARES ACT Econonomic DEvelopment Positions
USAJOBS COVID 19 Logistics Management Spec Strategic National Stockpile (SNS)
USAJOBS COVID 19 Loan Specialist (Commercial) – Virtual
USAJOBS COVID 19 IT Specialist Customer Support
USAJOBS COVID 19 HR Specialist
USAJOBS COVID 19 Health Scientist (Infomatics) (Direct Hire)
USAJOBS COVID 19 Emergency Management Specialist GS 9 to 13
COVID 19 Housekeeping Aide WG 1 to 2
COVID 19 Public Health Advisor
COVID 19 FOOD SERVICE WORKER NAF

CONTACT TRACER COVID-18 JOB AND RESUME INFORMATION

Massachusetts Contact Tracer Jobs are OPEN NOW
MA State Contact Tracer Job Listing 2 21 2020
Susan – Career Change – Delta Airlines to Covid-19 Contract Tracer
John Career Change Realty to Contact Tracer
You Can Gain Work as a Government Contractor

The Art of Writing a Great Cover Letter !

Master the Art of The Cover Letter that Arouses Curiosity
Art of the Cover Letter Part 1
Art of Cover Letter Part 2 the Letter

LinkedIn Resume Writing to STAND OUT and get Contacted!

LinkedIn is HUGE
The Power Way to Network On LinkedIn
LinkedIn is HUGE Content Part 1
Use LinkedIn For Research, Not Just for Pitching

Bonus content

Quick Wins Stand Out With a Video Thank You Note
You Can Accomplish Your Primary Goal – Getting the Job Offer
Here Is Why You Are The Absolute Best Person for This Job
This Is How You Will Stand Out
Here Is What Is Special About You

Developing Your Winning Interview Mindset

Deliver a Career Catapulting Presentation
Your Resume Has Done Its Job, Now It Is Your Turn
This Is The Perfect Time To Be Politically Correct
Please Tell Me About Yourself
You Can Convince The Interviewer You Are The Best Person for the Job
Convince the Interviewer You Are a Self-Learner
The Consulting Freelancing Backdoor Into Your Dream Job
The REAL Reason Job Interviews Take Place
Make The Interview a Two Way Street

Maintaining a Winning Mental State for Job Interviewing

Interviewing Skills With a Positive Mental State
Create Your Winning Message
The 60 Second Winning Interview

Roll Up Our Sleeves And Prepare for The Interview

Let’s Get to Work
The Secrets Are At Your Fingertips
Plan Your Logistics The Right Way
Linkedin Opposition Research
The Basic Facts Are Not Enough
This is How People are Interviewed In Your Industry
Finding the Inside Track
The Perfect Time for Your Job Interview

Advanced TJ Tips

This Won’t Work In Every Situation, But…
Create Value for the Interviewer Right Away
Give An Actual Presentation

Winning Body Language and Non-Verbal Communication

What You Saying Before You Say Anything
Dress for Success and The Job Offer
Jewelry To Enhance Not Detract
Gender Clothing Issues
Makeup is Not a Made Up Issue

The Sweet Smell of Your Success

Walking Into the Interview With Grace
Have The Look
Winning The Voice Competition
Mirror Mirror On the Wall and In the Chair
No, You Can’t Bring a Fidget Spinner
The Picture of Success

You Can Eliminate Your Nerves

Nervousness Can Melt Away
The Real Reason You are Nervous About Your Interviewing Skills
Horrible Practices To Avoid At All Costs
Just Say No
Never Let them see Or Feel You Sweat
Exhale Your Worries Away
Exercise Your Stress Away
Enough With Poor Little Me
Pitching Yourself On a Regular Basis Where the Stakes are Low

Rehearse Your Interviewing Skills Like a Pro

The Ultimate Success Tip for Great Job Interviewing Skills
Winging It Is Always a Bad Idea
The Checklist for Critiquing Your Interview Skills
The Perfect Interviewing Skills Partner for You Is…
Practice On Video This Way
The Magic Practice Number is 10
Now It Is Your Turn

Only Minutes to Go Before Your Interview!

Last Minute Tips Before You Start the Interview
Don’t Get There On time, Get There Early
Lose Your Phone
Hands Free and Clutter Free
The Last Minute Pit Stop
Your Winning Bag of Tricks
Cracked Lips No More
Never Let Your Stomach Betray You
The 30 Minute Drill
Great Way to Not Look Like a Horse or a Cow
Serenity Now!

You Are Now In the Interview

Things To Do In Your Interview
The Interview Starts Right Now
You Are Not Being Called Into the Principal’s Office
Someone Might Be More Nervous Than You
Name and Title Please
Now We Can Dive Right In
Here Is How to Talk Like a Human Being
Clean Laundry Here
If You Are Winning the Debate, You’ve Lost the Debate
Show You Are a Real Person
Be Cool!
Treat Your Interviewer the Way You Want to Be Treated
Abort the Mission If You Need To
The Slick Way To Not Look Too Slick
Keep Focused On the Primary Objective
Not An Exact Fit Here, But…
Your Style, Not the Interviewer’s Style
Confidence Yes, Arrogance No
The Interviewer Must Always Feel In Control of the Show
Answering Questions With Just The Right Amount of Confidence
Bigger and More Important Than You
Don’t Lie! It’s Wrong and You Could Get Caught
It’s Not a Comedy Show, But It Is a Show
Not an Enemy, But Not a Friend
Show Strength Through Flexibility
Prove You Are a Team Player
Communicating With Others Is Your Strength
The World Can Be Your Oyster
Be Fun, But Be Serious
Forget The Canned Answers
The Technology Overlay To Your Professional Life

Here Is How To Answer Questions With Skill

The Real Question Inside Every Question
This Isn’t the Classroom
And…Why Is This Relevant To Me Hiring You
No Stupid Questions But There Are Stupid Answers
More Question Strategies
Your Goal Is to Communicate, Not Necessarily To Be Concise
Here Is Why You Should Hire Me
Pushing All The Right Buttons In Your Answers
Answer Questions In a Likeable Way
Working the Upbeat Angle
Be G-Rated Authentic
All Time Stops When You Are In an Interview
Thinking Is OK In An Interview
Abstraction Is Your Enemy In Job Interviews
Planting Positive Seeds In the Mind of the Interviewer
The Interviewer Wants You To Succeed
Figure Out a Way To Show You Love Technology
This Is Not the Time To Be Modest

Here Are Questions You Had Better Be Prepared For

Tests Are Easy When You Know The Questions In Advance
Why Did You Leave Your Last Job
What Was The Best Job You Ever Had
What Was Your Least Favorite Job Ever
What Are You Looking for In Your Ideal Job
Where Do You See Yourself in 10 Years
When Did You Work With a Difficult Colleague
What Kind of Team Projects Have You Worked On
Why Should We Hire You Practice Your Interview Skills Now

Notes On Note Taking During Job Interviews

Here Is Why You Should Take Notes During a Job Interview
You Don’t Need High Tech for Note Taking
More reasons To Take Notes During a Job Interview
Why The Interviewer Needs To See You Taking Notes
Good Note Taking Can Reduce Your Stress During the Interview
No, You Can’t Use a Laptop During a Job Interview
Look At the Interviewer, Not Your Notes
Using Your Notes To Your Advantage
Review Your Notes on Notes

Selling Yourself By Asking Smart Questions

Preparing Your Questions Strategically
Questions To Increase Your Odds
Don’t Go Overboard, You Aren’t The Investigative Journalist
Your Tight List of Planned Questions
Your Questions Will Show You’ve Done Homework
The Right Questions Will Demonstrate Your Abilities

Here Is What NOT To Say and Do During a Job Interview

This Won’t Help You
The Real Mistake To Worry About
At This Stage, Resumes Are Boring
No, It’s Not Safe To Talk Religion Or Politics In a Job Interview
Never Put Yourself Down, Other People Are Willing To Do That
You Don’t Get Frustrated
G-Rated Language the Whole Time
Never Ask How Soon Until The Next Promotion
Be Careful About Leveraging Insider Contacts
Avoid Cliches Like the Plague Interviewing Skills
Don’t Get Too Cocky
You Don’t Care How Old or Young Your Boss Is
No Invitations Yet
Your Interviewer Is Not Your Career Coach
Don’t Ask for Gossip Or Dirt
Don’t Repeat Your Questions
Don’t Lie About Previous Salary
Don’t Ask About Work Hours Because You Love To Work All the Time
You Aren’t Personal Friends Yet
Don’t Ask If You Can Work from Home
Hold Off On the Special Circumstances for Now
Your Focus Still Needs to Be On What You DO Want to Say, Not What You Don’t Wan

Things To Do Right As You Are Leaving the Interview

The Last BIG Positive Impression
Get the Interviewer’s Business Card
And In Summary
Establish a Follow Up Plan
Be a Gracious Guest

Your Total Professional Package

Every Touch Point With the Interviewer Must Be Professional
Have a Voicemail That Isn’t Full
Your Voicemail Needs to Say Who You Are
Hand the Interviewer Your Business Card
Have a Simple Email Address
Create The Image You Want for Your Next 2 Jobs

Presents To Leave So You Won’t Be Forgotten

Reminders You Were There
Get Your Portfolio Ready
Professional Certifications Are Available Here
Writing Samples and Other Goodies
References So You Won’t Have To Take My Word for Things

Great References Can Make All the Difference

References The Right Way
Make It Easy To Get Ahold Of Your References
Great Communication With Your References
Reference Timing

A Few Resume Tips

Resumes Are Not All the Same
Update Your Resume Every 30 Days
Filling The Resume Gap

Your Winning Social Media Strategy

Your Social Media Reputation
Your Google Reputation
The Right Way and The Wrong Way to Approach People on Social Media
Quality Beats Quantity Every Time
Social Media Is For Everyone These Days

Take These Steps Right After the Interview

The Gold Standard – The Handwritten Thank You Note
The Right Way to Send an Email Thank You Note
Email Versus Text Thank You Notes
Power Thank You Notes Based On Your Interview Notes
Remain Calm, Things Might Turn Your Way
Follow Up and Deliver Anything Else You Delivered During the Interview
The Follow Up Dance
Keep Your Recruiter In the Loop
Don’t Panic During a Stall
Nip It In the Bud

Delicate Issues To Tiptoe Around

Tread Lightly Here
Making the Case You Aren’t a Flake
Don’t Bring Up Negative News Coverage
Don’t Let Negative Reactions To Negative News Sink You
Calming Your Interviewer Down
Don’t Interrupt!
Get a Clue!
Not Too Brash and Not Too Meek
A Gap Too Big To Ignore
If Somebody Else Fired You…
Here Is Why You Are NOT a Flaky Person

Interviewing Skills for Skype and Telephone Interviews

The Next Best Thing To Being There
Phone Interviews Are Still Serious Job Interviews
Never Use a Speakerphone!
The Spontaneous Phone Interview Request
A Controlled Environment for Your Video Interviews
The Standing Phone Interview
The Live Online Video Interview for You
You Simple, Low-Cost Skype Interview Studio
Makeup for Skype Video Interviews
A Controlled Environment for Your Phone Interviews
Ideally, Your Glasses Won’t Dominate the Screen

Interview Skills Needed for Special Situations

Out of the Ordinary Interviews
Remember, Your Mission Has Not Changed
The Group Interview
Interviews In Other Cities
Job Fair Opportunities
Panel Interviews
Behavioral Interviews
Sequential Interviews
Job Interviews Over a Meal
The Recorded Video Interview
Case Study Interviews
Obnoxious Questions

Intro to Writing the Perfect Resume

Tests and Projects
Intro To Courses
Summer Jobs, Part-Time Jobs
Intro: Creating Your First Resume
Interviewing for A Job With Your Existing Company

Congratulations! You’ve received a Job Offer!

Here is How to Handle Good News
Get It In Writing
Sometimes You Get a Better Offer
Share The Good News Quickly

Negotiating Your Best Salary

Show Me the Money!
This Is How Much Money You Want
Your Response To Their First Offer
What To Say About Salary
The Budget Range
It’s About More Than Money
Know Your Priorities

You Didn’t Get The Job Offer This Time

Added Value
There Will Never Be a Better Time To Get a pay Increase Than Right Now
Nobody Gets Every Job Offer
Don’t Ask Why
Sometimes You Just Know
It’s Really Not You
OK, It Was You
Focus On Building Your Long Term Reputation

Advanced Storytelling Techniques for Job Interviews

Your Accomplishments Will Be Remembered Thanks to Great Storytelling
Tell Me About a Time…
The Elements of Storytelling
10 Assembling the Basic Build Blocks of Your Stories
Here is Where All the Action Takes Place
Why Nobody Wants to Hear About Your Happy Family
Setting Up Your Profile in the USAJOBS System – So you can Apply !
Dialogue will Bring Your Stories to Life
Building Your Resume in the USAJOBS Builder
11 The Real Reason We Are Telling These Stories Is…
Sharing Feelings IS Professional
13 Even Deeper Character Development
Finding a Job Announcement Keywords and Adding to your USAJOBS Builder Resume
Lights! Action! (And no Camera)
14 You Can Be the Star of Your Own Show
It’s OK Not to Love Storytelling
Put the Audience On Their Edge of Their Seats
Surprise!
End with a Bang!
Tie Your Message to Your Story
Extra Ingredients for A Spicy Story
And Now, Here Is Your Story

Double The Number of Job Interviews You Get

Time To Get More Job Interviews
Pros and Cons of Online Job Sites
Your Referral Pipeline
The Radical Notion of Following Up
Find Recruiters In Your Industry
Social Media Referrals
Leveraging The Insider’s Network To Your Advantage
Connect At the Top

Broader Interviewing Skills Concepts

The Bigger Picture
Learn from Every Single Interview
If You do Get Advice From An Interviewer, Take It
Don’t Be Concise. Be Fantastic.
Guard Against Burnout
You Have More Power If You Have An Existing Job
Take a Stretch Interview
The Best Place to Practice Is Still In Front of a Video Camera
There Is No Such Thing As a Perfect Job

More Common and Uncommon Questions

Getting Ready for Even More Questions
What Is Your Biggest Weakness
What Is the Biggest Mistake You Have ever Made
What Is the Toughest Question You Fear Being Asked
Who Are Our Competitors
What Kind of a Tree Would You Be
Why do You Want to Leave Your Current Position
What Is Your Ideal Work Environment
What Would Your Previous Co-workers Say About You
Why Are You The Very Best Person for This Job
Would You Fit In Here With Our Corporate Culture
What Is Your Favorite Book
Take a Look At the Long List of Other Questions Posted Here In the Resource Sec

Bonus Reading Section (Not a video, just text)

Books attached in PDF format for you

Conclusion – You Are Ready for Any Job Interview

There Is Still A Chance for You To Ask Any Questions
This Is How You Upgrade This Course
You Are Ready for Any and Every Interview. Congratulations!