: This course focuses on career planning, enhancing resume writing, and improving interviewing skills for those seeking employment.
Part One of the course, "Tailoring Resumes and Cover Letters for a Perfect Fit," will help learners craft a resume that is targeted, elegant, and effective. Part Two, "Interviewing Skills: Make the Right Impression," focuses on the preparation job candidates need in advance of an interview, and on the five stages of the interview process. Part Three, "Interviewing Skills: Ace Those Tough Questions," helps learners formulate winning answers to difficult interview questions before they walk into the interviewing room.
: This course has a "Mentor Expert" helpdesk feature. Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying.
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Lesson 1
After completing this course, you'll be able to:
Recognize key career development questions to ask before beginning a job search
Employ a written goal-setting process to establish career development and job search priorities
Recognize the purpose of tailoring a resume and cover letter
Develop a more effective resume
Develop a more effective cover letter
Identify the five stages of the interview process
Conduct industry and company research efficiently using web-based resources
Brainstorm potential interview questions and answers
Understand what constitutes a good answer in the mind of a hiring manager
Anticipate some of the most common interview questions
Explain to a hiring manager how the past successes represented on your resume will translate to future success in your desired position
Recognize whether a job aligns with your career objectives
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