Standing out: Writing résumés and cover letters that sell
Course summary
Description This 2-hour interactive webinar will provide participants with information and practical tips on how to write CVs (résumés) and cover letters that sell. Specifically, the webinar is divided into 2 parts: - PART 1: CVs / Résumés * DOs and DON'Ts of résumés and CVs * What to include, what to avoid * Practical tips to maximise the benefit * Prices and references: a must or a should? * CVs review: live comments on participants' CVs & customised advice - PART 2: Cover letters * DOs and DON'Ts of cover letters * What to include, what to avoid * Practical tips to maximise engagement * Interactive exercise: Bidding on a job offer Participants can submit a cover letter and get live comments and customised advice on how to communicate their value when bidding on a job offer. Please don't forget to send your exercise & résumé to [email protected] no later than Feb 6th EXERCISE: Dear linguists, we have a 1,500 words document to be translated from X (your source language) to Y (your target language) by Monday morning. The document is about XXX (your specialty field). Please e-mail to XXXXXXX with your contact details, most competitive price and CV. Thank you. Target audience * Freelancers starting in the translation industry * Experienced freelancers who want to grow their business * Freelancers willing to communicate their value more effectively Learning objectives * How to write a résumé/CV that sells * How to write compelling cover letters * Customised advice on CVs and résumés Prerequisites No specific previous knowledge or experience required Program Click to expand - PART 1: CVs / Résumés * DOs and DON'Ts of résumés and CVs * What to include, what to avoid * Practical tips to maximise the benefit * Prices and references: a must or a should? * CVs review: live comments on participants' CVs & customised advice - PART 2: Cover letters * DOs and DON'Ts of cover letters * What to include, what to avoid * Practical tips to maximise engagement * Interactive exercise: Bidding on a job offer Registration and payment information (click to expand) Click to expand To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "buy" button. Available slots are limited and will be assigned to registered and paid participants as soon as payment is reported. Early payment is advised in order to secure participation. Allow some time for payment processing if you are paying by wire transfer. After your payment is received, your status will be changed to “registered and paid” and your spot for the session will be secured. An invoice and receipt of payment will be sent to you for your records. How do I access the online platform? 72 hours before the webinar takes place, you will receive an invitation to join the session. Please, click the registration link or button provided in the invitation email and complete the registration form. Software and system requirements (click to expand) Click to expand For PC-based Users: • Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server • Required: Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled) • Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection • Recommended: Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM (recommended) For Mac®-based Users: • Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 – Leopard® or newer • Required: Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled) • Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection • Required: Intel processor (1GB of RAM or better recommended) To Use VoIP (microphone and speakers or headset): • Required: Fast Internet connection (384 kbps or more recommended) • Required: speakers or headset (USB headset recommended) • NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat. Recommendations • For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended. • For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers. • We recommend that you log in 30 minutes in advance of the start time to prepare for the training course. Courses will be open half an hour before the start time. Please login before the start time to ensure that everything on your system is working correctly. Created by Alessandra Martelli (X) View feedback | View all courses
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