Here you can choose the level of resume you would like to start with. 

If this is your first resume, then you should start with The Basics of Writing your Resume.  However, if you have already created a resume and would like to make it appropriate to Canadian Employers, then take the "Writing a Strategic Resume" course.  They are both 1 week long and have an experienced e-facilitator available to answer any of your questions. 

If you are not sure where to start, ask us and we will be happy to help you to decide.

The Basics of Writing A Resume

Here you will have the opportunity to think about your resume and work through the steps to help you start the resume writing process.  An e-facilitator will be available to answer any questions you may have and give you a final critique.  You are responsible for creating your resume. 

The Basics of Writing your First Resume . 

Duration : 1 Week

The basics of writing a resume includes:

  •  The elements of a good résumé
  •  Creating achievement statements to sell yourself
  •  What to include and not include in your résumé
  •  Selecting the résumé style that will make your skills and experience stand out
  •  Activities and worksheets to help you create your resume
  •  Sample résumés
  •  Opportunity to have your resume critiqued by our professional facilitators

The next session will run November 26 - November 30, 2018

To join this course please complete your online registration, if you have already completed your online registration  and want to access this course please contact COSTI Online Services Administrator at email: costionlineservices@costi.org


Please keep in mind this course is for information and assistance only; however, if you would like personal assistance to finalize your document please visit a COSTI location where you can meet with an employment facilitator who can help you. smile   Click here for COSTI Employment Centre locations

Writing a Strategic Resume

Writing a Strategic Resume - 1 Week Course

This course is geared towards participants who have a resume but would like to update it to the most current formats viewed by employers.

The course is e-facilitated which means there is a professional e-facilitator available to answer any questions you may have and guide you to creating a strategic resume. Remember though that you are responsible for creating your resume. 

Please click here to review the course goals. 

This course is for information and assistance only; however, if you would like personal assistance to finalize your document please visit a COSTI location where you can meet with an employment facilitator who can help you. smile   Click here for COSTI Employment Centre locations

Next session will be:  January 7 - January 25, 2019

To join this  course please complete your online registration; if you have already completed your online registration  and want to access this course please contact COSTI Online Services Administrator via e-mail: costionlineservices@costi.org

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