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This course is intended to foster innovative approaches to starting a new career. By writing a personal statement, you will articulate the best ways to make a first impression and analyse your strengths. You will identify relevant elements that will set your resume apart from the crowd. You will also learn the most effective ways for a cover letter to respond to a job description, as well as how to best use social media in your job search. In a nutshell, this course will assist you in preparing for a new job. Through research and the assistance of experienced faculty and talented professionals, you will learn how to apply, network, leverage social media, interview, follow-up, and evaluate options.
Syllabus :
1. Getting Creative: First Impressions
- Meet the Team
- Making a Great First Impression in an Interview
2. Writing My Resume
- Overview of Writing My Resume
- Making Your Resume Stand Out
3. My Cover Letter
- By the end of this module, you will be able to describe the components of a successful cover letter. You will also be able to compare your resume with a given job description, and identify points of connection
4. My Social Media Strategy
- Introduction to My Social Media Strategy
- How To Use LinkedIn
5. Mastering the Interview
- Overview of Interviewing Best Practices
- Networking and Making Connections That Matter
- Best and Worst Interview Questions
6. Writing Thank You Notes
- Overview of Writing Thank You Notes
7. Evaluating Job Offers
- Overview of Evaluating Job Offers
- Evaluating Job Offers
