Hollywood Resumes/Hollywood Resumes Essentials: Telling Your Story and Selling Your Skills

  • $198

Hollywood Resumes Essentials: Telling Your Story and Selling Your Skills

  • Course
  • 24 Lessons

In this 2.5-hour course, we'll demystify the Hollywood hiring process and teach you how to create a resume and cover letter that catches the attention of hiring managers. 

The course is designed for entertainment industry professionals of all levels who are looking to take the next step in their careers. 

Take control of your Hollywood career.

We'll show you how to communicate your unique story and focus your job search on the roles that are right for you. The skills you'll learn in this course will help increase your chances of getting called for an interview. 

Course Overview

Introduction

In this FREE mini-module, you will learn:
  • How to create a skills list
  • How to see the value in your previous experience
  • How your work history can help you identify the right job opportunities
Welcome to Hollywood Resumes Essentials: Telling Your Story and Selling Your Skills!
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Creating a skills list (free preview!)
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Worksheet: Skills list template (free preview!)
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Module 1: Resumes

In this module, you will learn:
  • How to craft a stand-out resume that showcases your unique capabilities 
  • What information belongs on your resume . . . and what doesn't
  • How to write great bullet points 
  • How to format your resume to tell your story, including sample resume formats for all levels
  • Common resume mistakes to avoid
What makes a great resume?
Writing a traditional resume
Optional resume sections
Sample resume formats
Common resume mistakes

Module 2: Cover Letters

In this module, you will learn:
  • How to write a strong cover letter that will get the hiring manager's attention
  • A simple and effective strategy for structuring your cover letter 
  • How to determine what elements of your story to include in your cover letter
  • How and when to write a cover email, and how it differs from a cover letter
  • Common cover letter mistakes to avoid
What is a cover letter?
Writing your cover letter
Cover emails
Cover letter mistakes

Module 3: Applying for Jobs

In this module, you will learn:
  • How to read a job posting to determine what the employer is really looking for
  • How to use a job posting to inform the content of your resume and cover letter
  • How to spot red flags in a job description
  • What the hiring manager is really thinking when evaluating candidates
  • A step-by-step job application guide 
Reading job postings
The hiring manager's perspective
Bringing it all together

Supplemental Course Materials

This section includes worksheets and guides to help you refine your resume, cover letter, and job search. 
Worksheet: Skills list template
Worksheet: Skills matching exercise
Guide: Resume results
Guide: Action verbs
Guide: Sample resume formats
Worksheet: Cover letter preparation guide
E-Book: The Complete Guide to Entertainment Industry Cover Letters.pdf
Guide: Job search resources
Questions? Contact us!

  • $198

Hollywood Resumes Essentials: Telling Your Story and Selling Your Skills

  • Course
  • 24 Lessons

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