Find Your Dream Job: Interview Techniques and Resume Writing

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Free Online Course: Find Your Dream Job: Interview Techniques and Resume Writing provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 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. Find Your Dream Job: Interview Techniques and Resume Writing is taught by Chris Croft.

Overview
  • Find your dream job. Learn practical skills to write an eye-catching resume and excel in a job interview.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Find your dream job
    1. Choosing a Job
    • Introduction to jobs and careers
    • Which job?
    • My six career strategies
    • How to find the perfect job
    • The interview process
    • Wrap-up
    2. Your CV, Resume, or Application Form
    • Your CV is the first step
    • Appearance
    • Main content
    • Tailor it
    • Length
    • Extras
    • Check it
    • Sending it off
    • Wrap-up
    3. Preparing for the Interview
    • Before your interview
    • Read, plan, and research
    • Prepare questions to ask them
    • Arrival
    • Wrap-up
    4. During the Interview
    • The interview itself
    • First impression
    • Influencing skills: Being liked
    • Answering questions
    • Keenness
    • Things to avoid
    • Wrap-up
    5. Specific Questions: About Your Current Job
    • How to use this section for best results
    • "Tell me about your current job"
    • "What's your current boss like?"
    • "How would your boss describe you?"
    • "What do you like most?"
    • "What do you like least?"
    • "Describe an achievement"
    6. Questions about You
    • "What's your biggest strength?"
    • "What's your biggest weakness?"
    • "What do you do in your spare time?"
    7. Questions about Why You Want the Job
    • "Why are you leaving your current job?"
    • "What makes you want to work for us?"
    • "What makes you want this job?"
    • "Where do you want to be in five years?"
    • Wrap-up
    8. Presentations in an Interview
    • The trend toward presentations
    • Tips on giving interview presentations
    • Wrap-up
    Conclusion
    • A few tips for after the interview
    • Congratulations