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Successful Interviewing

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Course Summary

This course teaches you how to succeed in your job interviews by providing practical tips and strategies that will help you stand out from other candidates.

Key Learning Points

Learn how to prepare for different types of interviews, including behavioral and case interviews
Gain insight into the mindset of the interviewer and learn how to answer tricky questions
Get tips on how to make a great first impression and follow up effectively after the interview

Learning Outcomes

Understand the different types of interviews and how to prepare for them
Develop effective strategies for answering common and tricky interview questions
Learn how to make a great first impression and follow up effectively after the interview

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of job interview process
Access to internet and computer

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Description

The goal of hiring managers is not just to hire people who need a job. It’s to hire people who believe in their organization, its mission and the work that’s involved in the job position. Every hiring manager knows: Hire people to do a job and they’ll work for your money. Hire people who believe in the work and they’ll work for their passion.

And this is not a case of “fake it until you make it.” You have to be genuine about your belief in an organization and its mission. That means you have to have researched the industry, the company, and the position – and be able to show how your goals in life align with the company’s mission. Having done so will shape the impression you convey as a candidate, the way you answer traditional questions, and the way you demonstrate that you’re the right candidate for the job. This course is the second in a five-course specialization. We recommend that courses #1, #2 and #3 be taken in sequence. Course #4 - on resume and cover letter writing - can be taken in any sequence, while course #5 is the capstone for the specialization as a whole. This course can be thought of as "Interviewing I", while course #3 is "Interviewing II." Course #3 covers more advanced interview formats, including behavioral and situational interviews - along with the special case of telephone screenings. The logic for including telephone screenings - which happen at the start of the interview process - late in this specialization on interviewing is that those screenings, while happening early in the process, involve all the skills that you'll learn from course #1 through course #3. As for this course, it will teach you how to: 1. Do thorough research on a company of your choice. 2. Prepare for those critical first 3-5 minutes of an interview (when many recruiters say an interview is either won or lost). 3. Prepare for the all important "Tell Me About Yourself" question. 4. Prepare for traditional interview questions. 5. Use strategies for handling the salary question. We don't teach you salary negotiation techniques, but we do teach you how to avoid putting yourself in a weak negotiation position. 6. Prepare an elevator speech - all three variations. 7. Use persuasive speech techniques to present professional accomplishments and qualifications in a manner that conveys benefits to a potential employer. 8. Use persuasive speech techniques to convince a potential employer of your interest, motivation and preparation for a particular position. 9. Adapt your nonverbal communication style to the expectations of English-speaking interviewers.

Outline

Researching the Market
When, Where and Why of Research
Conducting Research Using Online Resources
Researching a Company
Researching the Workplace Culture
10 Very Important Job Skills You'll Need in 2020
List of URLs
Instructions for the Assignment

Making a Positive First Impression
Showcasing Your Value
Controlling First Impressions
Projecting the Right Image
The Fine Art of Small Talk
Strategies to Control Your Nerves
The Power of Your Personal Brand
Mission Statement Builder
Career Portfolio References
Your Speaking Voice
Your Body Speaks
24-Hour Countdown to an Interview
Confessions of a Recruiter
5 Biggest Interviewing Mistakes
Body Language Experiment
Tips on Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
The Art of Small Talk
TED Talk by Amy Cuddy
How to Outwit the Six Ghosts of Fear
21 Ways to Avoid Job Interview Anxiety

Answering Traditional Interview Questions
Types of Interviews
Preparing Your Strategy
So, Tell Me About Yourself.
Talking About Your Qualifications
Highlighting Your Skills and Experience
Language Focus
Top Ten Qualities of an Outstanding Team Player
Gerund and Infinitive Reference List
Language Practice Worksheet
Concept Quiz
Concept Quiz

Proving You've Done Your Research
Proving You're Right for the Job
Why Are You Interested in this Position?
Why Are You Looking to Leave Your Current Position?
What Is Important to you in a Work Environment?
Answering the Salary Question
Positive Language Strategies
Five Ways to Bungle a Job Change
A Job By Any Other Name
Compensation and the Art of Negotiation
15 Rules for Negotiating a Job Offer
Useful Language to Use in an Interview
Tip Sheet for Common Interview Questions
Dynamic and Stative Verbs
Verb Tense Chart
Language Quiz

Demonstrating You've Got What It Takes
Developing the Right Attitude
Finding Your Why
Moving from Why to How
Moving from How to What
Developing Your Two-Minute Pitch
Exploring an Example Two-Minute Pitch
Developing Your 30-Second Pitch
Pitch Worksheet
The Elevator Speech
Preparing an Elevator Speech
The Anti-Elevator Speech
Concept Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

The Successful Interviewing course on Coursera is highly recommended by its users. It provides valuable insights on how to prepare for, conduct and follow up after job interviews. One key aspect that users found helpful was the practical advice and real-life examples provided by the instructor.

Pros from User Reviews

Practical advice and real-life examples
Engaging and knowledgeable instructor
Well-structured course content
Useful tips for answering tricky interview questions

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course content to be too basic
The course could be more interactive
Limited opportunity for personalized feedback
Not all content is applicable to all job types
Some users found the course to be too lengthy

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