A course on the basics of writing a CV
About the course on the basics of CV writing
The stronger your CV is and the more it accurately reflects your experience and knowledge, the greater your chances of getting a job interview.
In this course, you will learn how to write a strong CV, enabling you to compete in the job market. This will be achieved by understanding the basic elements of a CV, how to present it correctly, and avoiding mistakes that weaken it.
In this course, you'll also learn how to take your first steps in your job search—where to begin and how to conduct your search correctly. Whether you're a new graduate taking your first steps in the job market, or someone with extensive experience in the job market who wants to completely change your career but doesn't have enough experience to build it from scratch or completely transform it, this course is for you.
You'll also learn how to build your personal LinkedIn profile, how to find great opportunities, and how to use it in a professional and smart way.
Together, we'll explore the most popular sites for uploading your CV, which employers prefer, as well as the most widely used sites to help you design and build your CV.
Finally, in this course, we'll cover how to build a video resume, what an applicant tracking system is, and how you can successfully navigate it.
Program presenters
- Farah Awis:
- Recruitment expert.
- Regional Recruitment Manager for a leading global company. She has over 12 years of experience in human resources, including data analysis, recruitment, hiring, compensation and benefits, and diversity and inclusion. She creates a collaborative environment among employees and has worked on updating and implementing policies and procedures, developing recruitment strategies, managing social media, and identifying/hiring the right talent.
- Farah has maintained a strong social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn with over 20,000 followers. She has held hundreds of positions over the years, including technical and specialized positions. She is passionate about helping job seekers find their dream jobs by providing guidance, advice, and job sharing. She is a working mother and women's empowerment activist on a mission to inspire working mothers to excel in their careers.
What will you learn in the CV Writing Basics course?
- Learn the most important elements of a CV and how to write it correctly.
- Learn the importance of a cover letter and how to write one.
- Build a LinkedIn profile that properly reflects your experience and what you're looking for.
- Learn how to make a video resume.
- Learn about applicant tracking systems and how you can overcome them and ensure your resume reaches the employer.
Course details
- Program Type: Self-paced program, you can start learning now.
- Content: Always available.
- Tests: The course includes assessment tests.
- Certificate: Certificate of completion from Edraak platform.
About Edraak platform
Edraak is an Arabic online platform for massive open online courses (MOOCs). Edraak was established at the initiative of the Queen Rania Foundation for Education and Development, which is committed to making every effort to contribute to placing the Arab world at the forefront of education, as it is the cornerstone of human development and prosperity.
- Global Partnership: Edraak works in partnership with edX, one of the world's leading online learning platforms, affiliated with Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
- The platform's objectives: to provide high-quality educational courses whose content is developed by a group of experts and academics from the Arab world and around the world, in addition to offering some international courses translated into Arabic.
- Additional features: Edraak offers free enrollment in a variety of courses at all levels for all Arabic speakers. Learners can also obtain course completion certificates electronically.
How to register for the CV Writing Basics course:
To register for the course, visit the following link: Registration link .
Application deadline
- Always open.