Welcome to the Writing a written job application course. This online course will teach you to analyse a job vacancy and know whether you should apply for it. Explore ways to create your e-recruitment profile, including describing your duties and achievements to show that you are a qualified and unique candidate. Teach you to translate those duties and achievements into an effective cover letter.

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Is this course for me?
This module is suitable to humanitarians at any level of seniority who want to learn how to effectively prepare job applications
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How will I benefit from this course?

On completion of this course you will:

  • More appropriately target your applications, CVs/resumes, and cover letters to a vacancy notice
  • Recognize the importance of researching and analysing a vacancy announcement in order to prepare an effective written application
  • Effectively present your qualifications and highlight your competencies and talents
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How long will it take?
 It should take you about 30 minutes to complete
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How much does it cost?
 This course is free.
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Will I get a certificate at the end?
 Yes! You will be able to download a certificate after you have completed all the modules and the feedback form.
The word START and a question mark in a circleHow do I start?
 Click on       Join        button on this page. This will take you through to the course modules. Don't worry, if you stop a module halfway through, you can always continue later from where you left off.