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Career Preparedness Guidebook
This guidebook will help be
able to review your YLs
resumes, cover letters,
linkedin profiles and
crafting their elevator
pitch. All of which are the
fundamentals of job
readiness.
THE ROOM
Table Of
Contents
Introduction
Cover Letter Building
LinkedIn Profile Building
CV/Resume Building
Elevator Pitch Building
Resume Building
CV/Resume Building Main Components
Summary
Resume writing is an essential career management skill that will empower the YL to
communicate their skills, strengths and experiences to recruiters, potential partners, investors or
other stakeholders who may hold the key to an outstanding opportunity for the YL
Resume elements Key elements of a resume
Do’s and don’ts when
writing a resume
Do’s and don'ts every YL should know
Action verbs Actions verbs to include when writing a resume
When a YL has little to no
work experience
What to put on a resume when there is little to no work experience
To sum it all up
1. Tips to summarize key points in all resumes
2. Resume example workbook
Resume template Example of a resume template
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CV/Resume Building Main Components
Resume Edits Tailoring a resume for specific roles
Beating the bots How to get a resume Applicant Tracking System (ATS) ready
Non-traditional resumes 1. Non-traditional resume template
2. Creative resume templates
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LinkedIn Profile Building
LinkedIn Profile Building
Basics of creating a LinkedIn profile
1
How to create a killer profile
2
An all-star LinkedIn profile checklist
3
● In a space where we meet friends,
colleagues, former classmates and
people we admire - it’s prudent to
have a way to reach out to each of
these people
● Want people to accept your
request?
You will be dealing with most YLs who
are seeking opportunities and they need
to be aware of certain tips that enhance
their profiles and help them stand out
to unique opportunities.
LinkedIn Messages
Additional Resources
Getting noticed
Apart from having an outstanding
profile, the other way to truly stand out
is through writing thought pieces that
are conversation starters and attract the
right people to your profile.
Standing out as a job
seeker
Cover Letter Building
AFRICAN LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY
A Cover Letter is the easiest and most effective way to stand out from the crowd. It allows the employer to learn more
about you, your personality, what you actually want from the job and gain insight as to why you’re applying
How to write a cover letter
1. The do’s
2. The don’ts
Cover letter structure
Do’s and don’ts of cover
letter writing
1. Sample 1 cover letter
2. Cover letter workbook sample
Cover letter samples
1. Checklist 1
2. Checklist 2
Cover letter checklist
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Elevator Pitch Building
The Art of The Elevator Speech
Summary
An elevator pitch is never an opportunity to close a deal. It's an opportunity to close more of your
prospect's attention and time. An elevator pitch should be used during; networking events,
conferences, warm calls — and even job interviews or career fairs
How to write an elevator
pitch
Steps to writing an elevator pitch
Components of an elevator
pitch
How to Write an Elevator Pitch
Great conversation starters Conversation starters
Elevator pitch examples Elevator Pitch Examples
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CAREER PREPARATION GUIDEBOOK (SELF HELP)

  • 2. This guidebook will help be able to review your YLs resumes, cover letters, linkedin profiles and crafting their elevator pitch. All of which are the fundamentals of job readiness. THE ROOM
  • 3. Table Of Contents Introduction Cover Letter Building LinkedIn Profile Building CV/Resume Building Elevator Pitch Building
  • 5. CV/Resume Building Main Components Summary Resume writing is an essential career management skill that will empower the YL to communicate their skills, strengths and experiences to recruiters, potential partners, investors or other stakeholders who may hold the key to an outstanding opportunity for the YL Resume elements Key elements of a resume Do’s and don’ts when writing a resume Do’s and don'ts every YL should know Action verbs Actions verbs to include when writing a resume When a YL has little to no work experience What to put on a resume when there is little to no work experience To sum it all up 1. Tips to summarize key points in all resumes 2. Resume example workbook Resume template Example of a resume template THE ROOM
  • 6. CV/Resume Building Main Components Resume Edits Tailoring a resume for specific roles Beating the bots How to get a resume Applicant Tracking System (ATS) ready Non-traditional resumes 1. Non-traditional resume template 2. Creative resume templates THE ROOM
  • 8. LinkedIn Profile Building Basics of creating a LinkedIn profile 1 How to create a killer profile 2 An all-star LinkedIn profile checklist 3
  • 9. ● In a space where we meet friends, colleagues, former classmates and people we admire - it’s prudent to have a way to reach out to each of these people ● Want people to accept your request? You will be dealing with most YLs who are seeking opportunities and they need to be aware of certain tips that enhance their profiles and help them stand out to unique opportunities. LinkedIn Messages Additional Resources Getting noticed Apart from having an outstanding profile, the other way to truly stand out is through writing thought pieces that are conversation starters and attract the right people to your profile. Standing out as a job seeker
  • 11. AFRICAN LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY A Cover Letter is the easiest and most effective way to stand out from the crowd. It allows the employer to learn more about you, your personality, what you actually want from the job and gain insight as to why you’re applying How to write a cover letter 1. The do’s 2. The don’ts Cover letter structure Do’s and don’ts of cover letter writing 1. Sample 1 cover letter 2. Cover letter workbook sample Cover letter samples 1. Checklist 1 2. Checklist 2 Cover letter checklist THE ROOM
  • 13. The Art of The Elevator Speech Summary An elevator pitch is never an opportunity to close a deal. It's an opportunity to close more of your prospect's attention and time. An elevator pitch should be used during; networking events, conferences, warm calls — and even job interviews or career fairs How to write an elevator pitch Steps to writing an elevator pitch Components of an elevator pitch How to Write an Elevator Pitch Great conversation starters Conversation starters Elevator pitch examples Elevator Pitch Examples THE ROOM
  • 14. Guidebook Survey Please tell us was this guidebook satisfactory for you (Click the link above please)