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Rockstar Resume Techniques
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When a scholarship asks you to submit a resume, what do you think you should submit? The vast majority of applicant will submit a resume that would be quite similar to a resume they might submit to work at a fast food restaurant or apply for a part time job. This is not what scholarship winners do. In this course we introduce the concept of the customized scholarship resume, specifically geared to help you win scholarships.
Introducing the Scholarship Resume
Many scholarships ask you to submit a resume as part of your application. Most applicants will submit their standard employment resume, and this is a mistake. Scholarship winners submit a specialized resume that is uniquely designed for a specific scholarship.
The Most Valuable Parts of Your Resume
Location, location, location. The placement of your scholarship information can be almost as important as the information itself. This lesson will teach you how to identify the most valuable sections of your resume.
How to Determine Resume Length
The quality of a resume is not determined by how long it is. Here’s what you should really be thinking about when you decide how long your resume should be.
How to Expand or Shorten Content
How you choose to present your experiences will have a significant impact on the length of your resume. This lesson will explore some of the options you have.
Organizing Headings and Sub-Headings
In this lesson we discuss how to think about organizing your resume headings into sections that maximize your chances of success.
The Education Section
Almost every scholarship resume will have an education section. Let’s take this opportunity to dive into this particular section to see if we can discover ways to set you apart.
Making your Resume Unique
The more effort you put into customization, the more attention you’ll get from the scholarship judges.
Additional Tips and Tricks
In this lesson we’ll discuss four more ways you can utilize your resume for scholarship success.