Interview Research and Preparation

  • 4.6
Approx. 20 hours to complete

Course Summary

Prepare for your next job interview with this comprehensive course. Learn how to answer common interview questions, showcase your skills and experience, and negotiate your salary.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn how to research companies and tailor your answers to their needs
  • Discover how to showcase your strengths and experience
  • Get tips on how to negotiate your salary and benefits

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

    • USA: $95,000
    • India: ₹1,200,000
    • Spain: €40,000
    • USA: $95,000
    • India: ₹1,200,000
    • Spain: €40,000

    • USA: $85,000
    • India: ₹1,000,000
    • Spain: €35,000
    • USA: $95,000
    • India: ₹1,200,000
    • Spain: €40,000

    • USA: $85,000
    • India: ₹1,000,000
    • Spain: €35,000

    • USA: $60,000
    • India: ₹700,000
    • Spain: €25,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop a personalized strategy for your next job interview
  • Confidently answer common interview questions
  • Negotiate your salary and benefits with confidence

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of job interview process
  • Working computer with internet access

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Self-paced
  • Online

Similar Courses

  • Job Interview Skills Training Course
  • Ace Your Interview and Land Your Dream Job

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Notable People in This Field

  • Gary Vaynerchuk
  • Richard Branson

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Description

This course, the first in the "Interviewing and Resume Writing in English" specialization, guides you to discover the interests, talents and competencies that you can use to find and do work that leverages your strengths, passions and who you are as a person, so you can start doing work that matters to you and to the world. Whether you already have a career and are looking to move forward, whether you’re looking to change careers, whether you’re starting out in the world of work, whether you’re coming back into the world of work after some time away – this course will help you see your path more clearly and will teach you how to communicate your value to an employer in a way that he or she can immediately recognize.

Outline

  • Welcome
  • Introductory Video
  • How This Course is Graded
  • Online Learning Self-Assessment
  • Researching Yourself
  • Stages in the Process
  • Using an Interest Profiler
  • Using Neuroscience
  • Interpersonal Style Inventory
  • Identifying Your Dependable Strengths
  • Personal Characteristics
  • Using Your Research
  • Link to Interest Profiler
  • Read Me - An Important Note about the Peer Review
  • Job Search Advice from a Neuroscientist
  • Article from New Atlantic
  • Neuroscience of gratitude
  • Concept Review
  • Phrases for Demonstrating Skills
  • Self-Reflection
  • Discovering Your Transferable Skills
  • The Top Ten Most Wanted Skills
  • Skills to Competencies
  • Identifying Your Opportunities
  • Using Stories
  • Building Your Story File
  • Interview - Part 1
  • Interview - Part 2
  • Concept Review
  • Improving Your English Pronunciation
  • Improving Your Pronunciation
  • Jump-Up and Step-Down
  • Using Phrasing
  • Knowing Where to Make Pitch Jumps
  • Word Rhythm
  • Reading Sample - Do This Before the Peer Review
  • Good Sites for Mirroring Practice
  • Accentuate the Beat
  • Self-Reflection
  • Concept Review
  • Concept Review
  • Concept Review
  • Concept Review
  • Concept Review
  • Becoming a More Efficient Language Learner
  • Advancing Your Speaking Skills
  • Becoming a More Fluent Speaker
  • Applying the Lexical Approach
  • Practicing Courage
  • Developing Cultural Competencies
  • Demonstrating Commitment
  • Developing Expert Performance
  • Adopting Deliberate Practice
  • The Courage to Be a Language Learner
  • Cultural Literacy
  • The Role of Commitment in Learning
  • The Making of an Expert
  • An Overview of Deliberate Practice
  • Lesson 1-3 Review

Summary of User Reviews

The Interview Preparation course on Coursera is highly rated by many users. They found the course to be informative and helpful in preparing for job interviews. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the practical tips and real-world examples provided in the course.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Practical tips and real-world examples provided
  • Course materials are well-organized and easy to follow
  • Instructors are knowledgeable and engaging

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be repetitive
  • Some topics could have been covered in more depth
  • Course content may not be relevant for all types of job interviews
English
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Approx. 20 hours to complete
Charles Duquette
University of Maryland, College Park
Coursera

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Charles Duquette

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