CV Writing: A Complete Guide PLUS CV Writing With ChatGPT (Udemy.com)
Write An Amazing CV / Resume To Get The Job You Want PLUS ChatGPT CV Tips PLUS Artificial Intelligence Insights
Created by: Peter Alkema
Last updated December 2024
What you will learn
- Make your CV stand out even when you have no experience or are currently studying
- How to approach writing and including all the key sections of a CV; skills, work experience, qualifications & more
- Get a downloadable CV template that is taught in the course and you can use straight away
- How to handle pictures and aspects of your CV that showcase your personality
- Positioning yourself as a generalist or a specialist based on your experience and the role you are applying for
- How much you should adjust your CV based on the advertised role requirements
- What hobbies, sporting achievements and other interests are important to include on a CV
- Differences in CVs across various careers such as health, finance, law and others
- How to include volunteering experience, internships and contract work on your CV
- Tools like Novoresume for managing your CV in the cloud and keeping it updated
How it compares
Against the other 115 rated Udemy courses in Career Development on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.3 out of 5higher than 16% of them
- Reviews1,443#15 of 116 by number of reviews
- Length22.4 hourslonger than 98% of them
- Last updatedDecember 2024earlier than 53% of them
Course Description
"This course is jam packed with expert advice from talented individuals who really know their craft by the back of their hands. Furthermore, this course is very easily digestible with informative videos in a very user friendly breakdown. Clear, concise and carefully put together. definitely 5 stars" - Semyn R.
"This course really helped a lot I was able to get positive feedback from employers. This course is something I can recommend to someone." - Nicholus M.
"I'm getting the very important information that i wasn't aware of." - Lungani M.
"What incredibly valuable information this course provides. Excellent for anyone who needs to write, update or improve their CV" - Les W.
"This course took me through a personal journey of self discovery and realization which is something I did not expect at all. Thank you!" - Tshumelo M.
"I loved this course, it helped me see different ways I can put my CV to work and make it more effective as well as find areas of improvement." - Murphy Lomboli
"I believe it has been an eye-opener to some of the mistakes one has been unaware of. I can definitely recommend the course to any soon-to-be graduate like myself." - Rethabile Maleke
In this course you will get the benefit from our 40 years of combined experience in recruitment, mentoring, coaching and career progression. Learn exactly what to put in a CV so that you maximise your opportunities in the workplace. Whether you are just starting out in your career or climbing the ladder, a CV is incredibly important to keep up to date and ensure that it best represents your professional value proposition.
You will learn our top tips for writing and improving a CV to get the job or promotion you want. These are proven techniques that brings together Tracey's 20 years of graduate recruiting experience with Peter's 20 years of line management and consulting experience. There are engaging lessons, student Q&A, activities, downloads, PLUS you will submit your updated CV as an assignment and much more. Don't delay, get the CV you want ... today ... when you submit your updated CV as an assignment we will provide feedback on it to help you individually.
This course is engaging, practical and takes you on a powerful journey that supports your individual transformation as a student, or professional at any stage of your career.
Get the following when you enrol:
Engaging lessons that teach you key concepts and build up your confidence so you can apply what you've learnt
A wipeboard lesson that teaches you an overview of the course and your journey of personal transformation to achieve your goal
Activities for each major lesson so you can take action and apply what you have learnt and make sufficient progress
Downloadable worksheets that you can refer to and get the tips and tricks you need for your activities and actions
An assignment at the end of the course that ensures you continue to take action and achieve your goals
Access to Tracey Ashington at any time through the messaging and assignments feature of the platform
Encouragement from other students who are focused on the same goal, just like you
Articles, resources and additional material to maximise your learning experience and ensure you achieve your goal
Enrol today and we look forward to boosting your career with a job-winning CV!
Instructor Details
- 4.3 Rating
1,443 Reviews
Peter Alkema
"What an amazing course! After finishing this course, I have confidence. Thank so much Dr Peter Alkema" ... "This is exactly the jump-start I needed. Very clear and concise"
I lead Digital Transformation & Architecture at ABB and I've been featured on CNBC Africa and won the Gartner CIO Of The Year in 2016. I founded and led the largest banking hackathon in South Africa which was published in 2019 as a case study by Harvard Business School.
I've taught over 100,000 students about technology, business, academics and self-development. In 2020 I completed my PhD at Wits University In Johannesburg. The study introduced a ground-breaking theory of Agile software development teams. My woodworking book was published in 2014 and has sold over 10,000 copies.
Olugbenga Gbadegesin: "Excellent delivery" / Lebogang Tswelapele: "This is what I have been longing for" / Paskalia Ndapandula: "Peter speaks with so much clarity" / Amantle Mangwedi: "It was straight to the point and the sections are cut into nice short segments which made it easier to go through" Kathy Bermudez: "Excellent material. Well organized..."
Werner van Wyk: "Thank you Peter, once again your lesson and course have given me so much knowledge and understanding" / Yvonne Rudolph "I really look forward to take everything i learned in action" / Josephine Mahlangu: "exactly what I needed to know, absolutely valuable and helpful for my personal growth"
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Reviews
By Rasika Kherdekar on 4/3/2025
This course is very valuable and easy to understand. The teaching style is clear, making learning enjoyable. I also love how achievements are celebrated, keeping learners motivated. Highly recommended!
By Ann ACLO on 1/6/2025
Very helpful especially for beginners who will create their first CV. Tips for making your CV stand out is very helpful for everyone looking for jobs or projects.
By Cheh Valerie Tamukong on 6/25/2024
This course is great. Wow! I didn't just learn about CV writing but also learned about how to optimize ChatGPT. This is so informative. Nevertheless it's mostly theoretical and little to no practical. kinesthetic students will find it difficult to grasp the content.
By Maricel BAYANI on 8/28/2023
Excellent and greatly helpful points discussed. Each lesson is a clear guide on what I should update on my CV as an experienced IT professional. Looking forward to having my CV reflect the valuable insights gained through this training.
By Sathya Pillay on 7/17/2023
This course has really been helpful. I cannot give enough thanks to both presenters for the work and motivation that they have put into presenting this CV writing guide which has been really valuable to me in redrafting my CV.
By Lyn Ysit on 6/26/2023
I have learned a lot especially about having a single name for CV and email. As for my experience I have an email that is way too far from my name in my CV and other documents. Now I know that I should create a new email that will show professionalism by having my real name on it.
By Kevin Ajose on 5/5/2023
"ChatGPT" everywhere yet you dont show exactly what and how to do said actions with the chatbot. There's even the section "Getting Feedback on your CV with ChatGPT" yet it doesnt even talk about how to use the chatbot to ask for feedback. IN FACT it actually asks you to get feedback from an experienced colleague. This course is good for Fresh Grads as it does run through some of the basics, but the ChatGPT part sounds like a cash-grab to get more attention without actually putting out the content. Those sections actually sound like they were written by ChatGPT itself and is being read by a narrator.
By Dervinia Sharpe on 2/21/2022
This was a great concise course - although mainly aimed at new graduates starting out in their careers, I found it helpful in focusing my mind to dust of my CV and prepare for new ventures.
By Semyn Rameshwarnath on 11/23/2021
This course is jam packed with expert advice from talented individuals who really know their craft by the back of their hands. Furthermore, this course is very easily digestible with informative videos in a very user friendly breakdown. Clear, concise and carefully put together. definitely 5 stars
By Candy Theophilus on 9/6/2021
Thank you so much Peter Alkema & Tracey Ashington, for the guidance offered on this great course. I am certain it will add to my success to further assist many who require work done on their CVs.
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