WHEN 4 weeks, June 4 - July 2 Chats Wednesdays, 9-10 pm ET WHERE Online. Click here for more information. LEVEL Intro PRICE $350 ($325 for ) more info

Course Details

Looking for a job, whether you are an entry level candidate or someone with experience, can be a brutal and disheartening experience. The process of looking for a job can become a full-time job itself. With so many candidates for each position, employers are looking for any reason to discard your application. Address your letter "to whom it may concern" and you're already at a disadvantage. Should your resumé be emailed or snail mailed? Is more than one page okay? When does a follow-up call make you look eager, and when does it border on stalking? Should a thank you be handwritten? Did you even know you needed to send a thank-you?

In this class, you will learn how to stand out in a pile of applicants. You will come out armed with a flawless resume that reflects your best self, an engaging and provocative cover letter, and all the proper follow up.

This workshop is designed to equip you with the tools you need to enter the job market, and to make certain you feel confident in the way you are presented on paper.

In this course we will examine:

• The resume, both in its hard copy and electronic form
• The cover (or application) letter
• The thank you letter
• Any subsequent correspondence

The bulk of the time will be spent on the resume and the letter of application.

Admission requirements:
Please submit a letter of interest (including a brief work history).

The online classroom has several interactive components:

• Instructors post lectures once a week. You can read them online, print them, or download them at your convenience.
• Students post completed assignments for feedback and discussion by the instructor and class.
• Weekly chats allow your class to get together via instant message. Transcripts are available for review if you can't attend.
• Technical support is available from mediabistro.com staff.

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Instructor Bio

Patrick Knisley's Courses

Patrick Knisley has spent 25 years in marketing and advertising, managing such brands as Johnson & Johnson, SABMiller, Pfizer, Kraft, Hyundai, Avis, EDS, Philip Morris, and Campbell's. He worked for twelve years at Young & Rubicam New York, was President & CEO of Bates Canada, and President of Intelefilm, a group of high end commercial film production companies. He has also served as consultant and senior partner at JWT advertising, and currently owns and operates his own strategic and branding consultancy. Patrick is currently an adjunct professor in the English department at the State University of New York, Fashion Institute of Technology, where he teaches writing and literature to undergraduate design majors.

Testimonials

Thanks to Patrick's help with rewriting my resume, I secured interviews and a positive response with all 4 companies I submitted my resume to after his class, and landed a job with a leading media company. My revised cover letters, resumes, and thank you note moved my job search in a positive direction. -- Linda S. Gross

"This was a fantastic class, I was looking for direction with my resume, and cover letters and I not only received usefull information, but I enjoyed meeting the other people doing work on theirs as well. Patrick was a wonderful instructor, giving examples from his extensive knowledge, and helping each of us with our specific concerns." -- Jill VanHee

"Patrick gave us more than just a critical eye for our resumes, he gave us confidence and reassurance that we were all qualified for great jobs, we just needed help communicating it. " -- Jonathan Stern

"This class gave me direction with my cover letter and resume that I never had before. I am much more confident now in my ability to write something to get me an interview." -- Rebecca Grudzina