Plan Your Next Play in IT

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Free Online Course: Plan Your Next Play in IT provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 2-3 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. Plan Your Next Play in IT is taught by Patricia Phillips.

Overview
  • Find your next job in IT. Learn how to set career goals, find job listings, and handle IT job applications and interviews.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    1. Job Hunt Prework
    • Job hunt prework
    • Learning about yourself
    • Setting smart goals
    • Finding an IT career mentor
    2. Locating Jobs
    • Developing a strategy
    • Locating job opportunities
    • Working with recruiters
    3. Interpreting the Job Description
    • Comparing your skills to job requirements
    • Soft skills as necessary job skills
    • Digging for clues about the company culture
    4. The Application Process
    • The application process and trends
    • Completing the application form
    5. Presenting Yourself
    • Your online image
    • Writing your resume: Analyze the task
    • Writing your resume: Select the contents
    • Writing your resume: Design for impact
    6. Prepping for Interviews
    • Interviews: What to expect
    • Preparing for technical questions
    • Preparing for nontechnical questions
    7. Interviewing
    • Setting the stage for a successful interview
    • Interview actions speak loudly
    • Talk the talk in the interview
    • Go prepared with questions
    8. Follow Up
    • Post interview
    Conclusion
    • Next steps