Advanced Interviewing Techniques

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Approx. 21 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course is designed to help job seekers improve their interview skills and increase their chances of landing their dream job. It covers a range of topics, including how to answer common interview questions and how to handle difficult situations.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn how to prepare for an interview
  • Master the art of answering difficult interview questions
  • Discover unique strategies for standing out from other candidates

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop effective strategies for preparing for interviews
  • Confidently handle difficult interview questions
  • Stand out from other candidates and increase your chances of landing your dream job

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of job interviews
  • Willingness to practice and improve your interview skills

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Self-paced
  • Online video lectures
  • Interactive quizzes and assignments

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  • Mastering Your Job Interview
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Notable People in This Field

  • Gary Vaynerchuk
  • Amy Cuddy

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Description

People interviewing for jobs today often fail because they are using yesterday's strategies. Recruiting technology has become more sophisticated, and the best employers are constantly changing the way interviews are done. This course gives you detailed strategies for handling tough competency-based, or behavioral, interviews so that you can communicate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that you have and that employers demand.

Outline

  • Answering "Tell Me About a Time..." Questions
  • What You Should Know About Behavioral Interviews
  • Using the S.T.A.R. Response Strategy
  • A Specific Situation Where You Failed
  • A Past Accomplishment You're Proud Of
  • How You Handle Conflict at Work
  • Communicating Benefits
  • An Example Competency Catalog
  • Supervisor's Guide to Behavioral Interviewing
  • Help Us Make Better MOOCs
  • Interview Preparation Questions - Behavioral
  • Interview Preparation Questions - Traditional
  • An Effective Preparation Technique
  • Language Practice
  • A Portrait of Excellence
  • Characteristics of Successful Innovators
  • Innovation Lessons from Steve Jobs
  • Global Trends
  • Behavioral Interview Practice Task
  • Concept Review
  • Concept Review
  • Language Quiz
  • Concept Check
  • Answering "What If..." Questions
  • What Is the Hiring Manager Looking For?
  • Communicating Your Personal Values
  • The P.R.E.P. Response Strategy
  • The Pros vs. Cons Response Strategy
  • The 5W's Response Strategy
  • Answering "What If..." Questions
  • Character Trumps Credentials
  • Situational Interview Questions
  • Wild-Card Interview Questions
  • Interview Question Generator
  • Situational Interview Practice Task
  • Language Quiz
  • Answering "What is Your Biggest Weakness?"
  • Strategies for Answering the Weaknesses Question
  • Showing Strength in Discussing Weaknesses
  • Softening Negative Information
  • Emphasizing Positive Information
  • Guidance in Answering the Question
  • Practicing for the Weakness Question
  • How Non-Native Speakers Can Crack the Glass Ceiling
  • Concept Review
  • Hedging Language Quiz
  • Handling the End of the Interview
  • What You Should Know About Asking Questions
  • Five Questions to Ask at Every Interview
  • Questions You Should Never Ask
  • Closing the Interview
  • Negotiating the Best Deal - Part I
  • Negotiating the Best Deal - Part II
  • 10 Most Common Mistakes
  • Questions to Ask - Cheat Sheet
  • Questions to Ask Yourself after Every Interview
  • Global Salary Forecast
  • Fearless Salary Negotiation
  • Forms of Compensation
  • Salary Research Sites
  • Rules for Negotiating a Job Offer
  • Questions to Ask of an Interviewer
  • How to Ace a Telephone Interview
  • How To Prepare for a Phone Interview
  • Your Phone Personality
  • Tips for Speaking with Confidence
  • Tips for Managing the Conversation
  • Tips for Closing the Conversation
  • Phone Interview Cheat Sheet
  • Strategies for Interview Questions - Tip Sheet
  • Vocal Warmup
  • Your Speaking Voice
  • 12 Tips from Business Insider
  • Strategies for a Successful Phone Interview
  • Phone Interview Follow-Up
  • Three Sites for Your Phone Interview Handbook
  • Concept Review
  • Concept Review

Summary of User Reviews

This course provides in-depth knowledge about interview techniques and skills to help you excel in your job interviews. The course has received positive reviews from users who found it to be comprehensive and informative. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the practical approach taken by the course, which helps learners to apply what they learn in real-life scenarios.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Comprehensive and informative
  • Practical approach
  • Experienced instructors
  • Engaging and interactive content
  • Flexible learning schedule

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic
  • The course is not free
  • No certification provided upon completion
  • The course does not cover all possible interview situations
  • Some users found the course to be too lengthy
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Approx. 21 hours to complete
Charles Duquette, Daniela C. Wagner-Loera
University of Maryland, College Park
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Charles Duquette

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