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. 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. (He/Him), Stacey A. Gordon, MBA, Valerie Sutton, Oliver Schinkten, Todd Dewett, PhD, Christine DiDonato and Mike Figliuolo.

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
  • Courses under this program:
    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 (2021)
    -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.