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Mastering Resume Writing and Interview Skills 

A workshop for DC job seekers with the DC Department of Human Resources

In today's competitive job market, a compelling resume and strong virtual interview skills are more critical than ever. This high-impact, 2-hour course is crafted to arm you with the tools, techniques, and confidence to make your next career move successfully, regardless of the sector you're targeting. Whether you're a recent graduate, a career switcher, or re-entering the workforce, walk away with actionable insights to enhance your employability. 

What You'll Learn: 

• Creating a Winning Resume: Understand the art of resume crafting to ensure you're making a stellar first impression within the all-important 30-second window.  
• Summary and Objectives: Learn how to develop a compelling summary that encapsulates your skills, experience, and key achievements. 
• Quantifiable Achievements: Discover the power of using percentages, statistics, and strong action verbs to make your resume stand out. 
• Keywords and Research: Know how to align your resume with specific job descriptions by incorporating relevant keywords and doing company research. 
• Formatting and Length: Gain insights into choosing the right font and layout, keeping your document concise yet comprehensive. 
• Transferable Skills: Become skilled at customizing your resume by highlighting universally valued skills such as communication, creativity, critical thinking, leadership, and technical prowess. 
• Mastering the Virtual Interview: Learn to excel in a virtual interview setting, which has become the norm in today's job market. 
• Technical Preparedness: Acquire best practices for ensuring your computer, camera, and internet connection are up to par, avoiding technical glitches that could derail your interview. 
• Non-Verbal Communication: Get tips on using body language to convey professionalism, build rapport, and make a lasting impression. 
• Question Preparation: Prepare to tackle common questions asked by interviewers and formulate insightful questions to ask them, enhancing your chances of being remembered. 
• Leave this course empowered and ready to take the next significant leap in your professional journey. Commit today to building the future you aspire to have. Let's GO! 

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