How To Land the Job You Want (Capstone Project)
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Approx. 27 hours to complete
Course Summary
This capstone course is designed to help you prepare for job interviews by providing practical advice and strategies. You'll learn how to research employers, tailor your resume and cover letter, and present yourself confidently in interviews.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to research employers and tailor your application materials
- Understand the most commonly asked interview questions and how to answer them effectively
- Get strategies for presenting yourself confidently and professionally in interviews
Related Topics for further study
- Job search
- Interview preparation
- Resume and cover letter
- Answering interview questions
- Confidence building
Learning Outcomes
- Research and target potential employers effectively
- Tailor your resume and cover letter to stand out
- Present yourself confidently and professionally in job interviews
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of job search and application processes
- Access to a computer and internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures and quizzes
- Real-world case studies and exercises
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Notable People in This Field
- Founder of Virgin Group
- COO of Facebook
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Description
In the capstone project, you will combine the skills you’ve learned in the prior four courses of the specialization to polish your elevator speeches, complete your resumes - including multiple versions for different targets - complete your story file, identify possible jobs or careers, perform the research you have learned to do, write suitable cover letters, and ideally land a job!
Outline
- Welcome
- Introducing Capstone Week One
- Envisioning Your Future Self
- Introducing Capstone Week Two
- You Need to Practice Being Your Future Self
- Additional Resources
- Think and Grow Rich
- Developing Your Personal Marketing Plan
- Introducing Capstone Week Three
- Sample Personal Marketing Plan
- Online Research Portals
- Find Jobs at The Muse
- Companies Featured at The Muse
- Conducting a Campaign to Get Interviews
- Building Your Pitch Repertoire
- Introducing Capstone Week Four
- Writing Summary Sections
- Writing Objectives
- Developing Your Two-Minute Pitch
- An Example Two-Minute Pitch
- Developing Your 30-Second Pitch
- Workforce Competencies
- Pitch Resources
- JIST Example File
- Power Word Lists
- Rubric for Pitch Repertoire Assignments
- Writing Your Resumes and Cover Letters
- Introducing Capstone Week Five
- Identifying Relevant Competencies
- Understanding 21st Century Competencies
- Gathering Your Materials to Write
- Writing Strong Accomplishment Statements
- Using the Resume Skills Tier Method
- Finding the Right Words
- Powerhouse Cover Letters
- Constructing the Letter
- Creating a Sense of Urgency
- Competency References
- 12 Core Competencies
- Resume and Cover Letter Rubrics
- Responding to Standard Interview Questions
- Introducing Capstone Week Six
- The Top 10 Skills
- Why Are You Interested in This Position?
- Why Are You Looking to Leave Your Current Position?
- What's Important to You in a Work Environment?
- Interview Cheat Sheets
- Interview Rubrics
- Responding to Advanced Interview Questions
- Introducing Capstone Week Seven
- What You Should Know About Behavioral Interviewing
- Using the S.T.A.R. Response Strategy
- Using the P.R.E.P. Response Strategy
- Using the Pro-Con Response Strategy
- Using the 5W's Response Strategy
- Silicon Valley Attitude Toward Failure
- Quotes on Facing Workplace Conflicts
- Behavioral Interview Checklist
- Farewell and Journey On!
- Completing the Capstone and Moving Forward
- Inspirational Thoughts from Will Smith
- Inspirational Thoughts from Steve Jobs
- A Closing Set of Articles
Summary of User Reviews
The Job Interview Capstone course on Coursera has received positive reviews from many users. The course has been praised for its practical approach to preparing for job interviews. Many users have found it helpful in learning how to showcase their skills and experience to potential employers.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical approach to preparing for job interviewsPros from User Reviews
- Provides practical tips and strategies for job interviews
- Offers personalized feedback and guidance from experts
- Includes real-world examples and scenarios to prepare for different types of interviews
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be too basic
- The course may not be suitable for experienced job seekers
- The course is focused on job interviews in the US market
- The course may not be relevant for job seekers in certain industries
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