1. COURSE IDENTITY

• Workshop Name: The 2-Day Career Document Masterclass

• Tagline: “From Blank Page to Job-Winning CV & LinkedIn Profile.”

• Unique Selling Proposition (USP): Walk out with a finished, ATS-optimized resume and a live-updated LinkedIn profile. No theory, just creation.

2. DURATION & SCHEDULE

• Total Duration: 2 Full Days (14 Hours of Hands-On Work).

• Recommended Schedule: Weekend Bootcamp

  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch break)

  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch break)

• Frequency: Can be offered twice a month.

• Format: In-Person Computer Lab. Each student works on their own laptop/computer with instructor guidance.

3. DETAILED DAY-BY-DAY AGENDA

DAY 1: The ATS-Friendly Resume Foundation

• Session 1 (9:00-11:00): The ATS (Applicant Tracking System) Decoded

  • How recruiters and software screen 1000s of CVs.

  • Keywords, formatting, and file types (.pdf vs. .docx) that get you filtered out.

• Session 2 (11:15-1:00): Content Archaeology

  • Mining your experience for achievements, not duties. Using the CAR method (Challenge-Action-Result).

• Session 3 (2:00-4:00): Design & Structure Lab

  • Choosing the right template (Chronological, Functional, Hybrid).

  • Hands-on formatting in MS Word/Google Docs.

• Session 4 (4:15-5:00): First Draft Completion

  • Students complete the first full draft of their resume.

  • Homework: Bring a digital professional photo and list 3 target job titles.

DAY 2: Polish, LinkedIn & Portfolio

• Session 5 (9:00-10:30): One-on-One Peer Review & Edit

  • Students swap CVs in pairs for initial feedback, followed by instructor quick-consultations.

• Session 6 (10:45-1:00): LinkedIn Profile Overhaul

  • Crafting a magnetic Headline and About Section.

  • Optimizing the Experience section with keywords.

  • Getting endorsements and recommendations.

• Session 7 (2:00-3:30): Cover Letter & Digital Portfolio Basics

  • Writing a 3-paragraph cover letter template.

  • Introduction to free portfolio sites (LinkedIn Featured section, Google Sites).

• Session 8 (3:45-5:00): Finalization & Submission Strategy

  • Final proofreading. Converting to PDF.

  • How to submit applications online and email etiquette to recruiters.

  • Graduation: Students receive a Certificate of Completion and a digital badge for their LinkedIn profile.

4. MATERIALS & DELIVERABLES PROVIDED

• “The Resume Toolkit” Folder: Includes:

  • 5 ATS-approved MS Word/Google Doc templates.

  • List of 300+ power verbs and keywords for different industries (IT, Engineering, Business, Healthcare).

  • Checklist for pre-submission.

• Lifetime Access to a Resource Portal: Video tutorials on updating LinkedIn, links to free portfolio builders.

5. MARKETING COPY

Headline: “Your CV is Rejected in 7 Seconds. Let’s Fix That This Weekend.”
Bullet Points:

• 2-Day Hands-On Workshop: Leave with a Finished CV & Live LinkedIn Profile.

• Master the ATS System Used by 95% of Big Companies.

• Learn Industry-Specific Keywords That Get You Shortlisted.

• Includes Professional Templates & Lifetime Support Resources.