Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps

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Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps

Instructors: Amber M. Winters

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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5 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

690 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

5 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

97%

Most learners liked this course

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There are 3 modules in this course

This course, Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in Three Steps, will prepare you to stand out in a crowded applicant pool so that you can get hired or promoted. In three steps you will leave this course with

1. An upgraded social media presence (one that you can be proud of) 2. A visual, infographic resume that will get you noticed 3. A professional pitch that highlights your strengths and skills When creating this course, we listened to potential employers, took the advice of recruiters, conducted informal research on best practices and we drew from our own experiences as professionals who have sought out and hired quality candidates.

First impressions are lasting impressions so remember you are what you post.

What's included

4 videos2 readings2 assignments

4 videosTotal 27 minutes

Introduction to the Course2 minutes
What do recruiters look for online?5 minutes
General rules to strengthen your social media channels7 minutes
Social media channels reminders and tips14 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Step 1 Overview10 minutes
Step 1: Course Readings10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 10 minutes

Welcome-Brief Survey5 minutes
Assess and enhance current social media image5 minutes

A picture is worth a thousand words

What's included

5 videos2 readings1 assignment

5 videosTotal 41 minutes

Resumes: What do employers and recruiters want to know about you?10 minutes
Overview of resume templates3 minutes
Traditional and highlight resumes3 minutes
Blended resumes3 minutes
Infographic resumes22 minutes

2 readingsTotal 22 minutes

Step 2 Overview2 minutes
Step 2: Course Readings20 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 4 minutes

Step 2: Infographic Resumes4 minutes

Your words can win you the job or promotion!

What's included

1 video4 readings2 assignments1 peer review

1 videoTotal 6 minutes

Step 3: Crafting your Professional Pitch6 minutes

4 readingsTotal 58 minutes

Step 3 Overview3 minutes
Articles on Self-Promotion15 minutes
Tips and suggestions for describing your strengths and skills10 minutes
Time to develop your professional pitch!30 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 36 minutes

Your Professional Pitch6 minutes
When you think about “self-promotion” what comes to mind first?30 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Share what you've learned!60 minutes

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Amber M. Winters

The State University of New York

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Reviewed on Jun 28, 2020

This is so good, I can see now for the future what I need for interviews and job applications. This has also given me so much confidence to improve in my present position.

Reviewed on May 25, 2021

The information provided in the course is relevant and informative. The course material was presented well and in an easy to digest format.

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

A light and very useful course for any career success, it basically teaches you how to sell your brand and show your skills in the right way

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