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Writing an Effective CV and Cover Letter (Online)

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University of Tasmania

300

in world overall ranking*

32

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This short, self-directed online course helps you prepare and write job-specific CVs and cover letters for a competitive employment market. You’ll learn how to identify and communicate your skills, experience and attributes, and apply practical tools to present yourself effectively to prospective employers. On completion you receive a digital Certificate of Completion and a credential point as part of UTAS’ Professional Skills suite. The programme develops business and management knowledge aligned with its qualification level and professional expectations.

Career outcome

This course supports career development by improving how you market your capabilities to employers through a stronger CV and cover letter. It can help participants increase success in applications for internships, graduate roles, career changes or return-to-work opportunities across industries. The skills gained are useful for roles that require frequent job applications and professional communication, strengthening employability through UTAS’ short-course professional skills training. Preparing graduates for business-related roles and further study pathways matched to the programme level.


Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$99 per course

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Information

tick icon Duration

10 months

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July, December

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Online

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconASEAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

50% of tuition fees

tick iconTASMANIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (TIS)

25% of tuition fees

tick iconFSP TO DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP

10% of tuition fees

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