Become a Successful Job Hunter

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Free Online Course: Become a Successful Job Hunter provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 10 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Become a Successful Job Hunter is taught by Elise Gelwicks, Dr. Chaz Austin, Ed.D., Elise Gelwicks, Stacey A. Gordon, MBA, Valerie Sutton, Oliver Schinkten, Valerie Sutton, Todd Dewett, PhD, Christine DiDonato, Mike Figliuolo and Dr. Chaz Austin, Ed.D..

Overview
  • Maximize your job search efforts with expert advice from career coaches and business professionals. Whether you're a college graduate or student looking ahead, learn how to craft a career plan, write a resume, search for a job, and nail the interview. You'll also get a primer for professional life with courses on business acumen and how to start your job off right.

    • Plan your career path.
    • Discover and identify job opportunities.
    • Learn the most effective interview techniques.

Syllabus
    • Course 1: Job Hunting for College Grads
      • Position yourself for a post-graduation job that plays to your strengths, interests, and values. Get tips for finding a job, standing out from the crowd, and acing your interview.
    • Course 2: Creating a Career Plan
      • Learn how to use strategic career planning to identify your dream job, determine your career goals, and then define and market your personal brand.
    • Course 3: Turning an Internship into a Job
      • Find an internship and turn your experience into a full-time job opportunity with these career development tips.
    • Course 4: Writing a Resume
      • Create a resume that impresses hiring managers and speaks to your personal and professional strengths. Learn about the nuts and bolts of resume formatting, layout, and word choice.
    • Course 5: Job Search Strategies
      • Teaches the latest techniques for finding the right position for your interests, skills, and experience.
    • Course 6: Learning LinkedIn
      • Discover how to get the most out of using LinkedIn. Learn how to construct a stellar profile, find and add connections, share content, and more.
    • Course 7: Mastering Common Interview Questions
      • Learn how to master the top 10 most common interview questions you'll encounter when looking for a new job.
    • Course 8: Giving Your Elevator Pitch
      • Discover how to sell yourself in a short period of time with a memorable "elevator pitch."
    • Course 9: Negotiating Your Job Offer
      • Got the job offer? Learn how to understand what your offer covers and negotiate your compensation and benefits when you accept a new job.
    • Course 10: Developing Business Acumen
      • Develop business acumen. Gain an understanding of your business model, strategy, competition, and operations so you can make better decisions and become a better leader.
    • Course 11: Succeeding in a New Job
      • Finding a new job is just the beginning. Explore actionable ways to be successful after joining a new company.