Hollywood Resumes Essentials: Telling Your Story and Selling Your Skills
HOLLYWOOD RESUMES ESSENTIALS: TELLING YOUR STORY AND SELLING YOUR SKILLS is a self-paced, online course launching January 12, 2022 that will take you through the entire process of writing a great resume and cover letter and how to apply for jobs.
The course is designed specifically for entertainment industry job seekers, across all levels and career trajectories. Whether you're looking for your first industry job straight out of college, hoping to get a promotion, seeking a lateral move, trying to transition from one side of the industry to another, pivoting from freelance to full-time, exploring opportunities to transfer your entertainment skills to a different sector, or breaking into the industry after a successful career elsewhere, this course will help you!
Our course will consist of three modules, and we are also including a free bonus module that will help you identify the skills that belong in your resume and cover letter. Here is a breakdown of the course structure:
Module 1: Resume Writing
In this module, you will learn:
- How to craft a resume that showcases your capabilities and achievements.
- 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).
- Common resume mistakes to avoid.
Module 2: Cover Letter Writing
In this module, you will learn:
- The purpose of a cover letter.
- How to structure your cover letter.
- What content belongs in your cover letter.
- How to write a cover email.
- Common cover letter mistakes to avoid.
Module 3: Reading A Job Posting
In the third module, you will learn:
- How to read a job posting to determine if you should apply.
- How to use the job posting to inform your resume and cover letter.
- Red flags to look out for in the job description.
- The hiring manager's POV when evaluating candidates.
- A step-by-step guide to applying for any job.
You'll have lifetime access to the course and its materials, including downloadable worksheets and guides, so you can continue to revisit the process as your career changes over time!
If you pre-order the course before December 15, 2021 it'll only cost $99 -- 50% off the full price. The course will go live on January 12th, 2022.