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The Art of the Job Interview
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 19 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة Big Interview
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Learn how to prepare for a job interview the right way! This unique collaboration between Big Interview and Coursera will teach proven techniques to help you turn your interviews into job offers. You'll learn what interview questions to expect and how to answer them. You'll also get access to interactive tools to guide you in outlining answers to key questions and practicing until you feel confident. The course also provides guidance on how to optimize your resume using the Big Interview resume builder and how to use networking to uncover more job leads. This course was created by career coach Pamela Skillings, founder of Big Interview and featured in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and other publications. For those new to interviewing, we'll take you from beginner to expert. For those with some interview experience, we offer advice and tools to help you address any weaknesses in your current approach and get better results. Please note that you will need a webcam and microphone to use the interactive practice interview tools in some sections of the course.

الوحدات

Job Interview Best Practices

    • 4 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Evaluate an Interview Answer

4 Videos

  • Course Welcome Video
  • Introduction to Big Interview Curriculum
  • Job Interview Best Practices
  • Evaluate An Interview Answer

3 Readings

  • Course Introduction
  • 10 Interview Rules to Live By
  • Think Like An Interviewer

Types of Interviews

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 2 Quiz

3 Videos

  • Types of Interviews
  • Types of Interviewers
  • Answering Inappropriate Questions

1 Readings

  • Common Mistakes You Need to Avoid

Presentation and Nonverbal Communication

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 ExternalTool
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1 External Tool

  • Improve Your Nonverbal Communications

2 Videos

  • What to Wear
  • Mastering Nonverbal Communication

Anticipating Interview Questions

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 ExternalTool
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 1 Summative Quiz

1 External Tool

  • Communicate Your Fit

1 Videos

  • Analyzing the Job Description

1 Readings

  • Job Description Analysis Worksheet

Tell Me About Yourself

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 ExternalTool
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2 External Tool

  • Answer Builder: Tell Me About Yourself
  • Practice "Tell Me About Yourself"

1 Videos

  • Tell Me About Yourself

Why Do You Want to Work Here?

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 ExternalTool
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2 External Tool

  • Answer Builder: Why do you want to work here?
  • Practice: Why do you want to work here?

1 Videos

  • Why Do You Want to Work Here

Talking About Strengths

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 ExternalTool
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2 External Tool

  • Answer Builder: Talking About Strengths
  • Practice: Talking About Strengths

1 Videos

  • Talking About Strengths

Questions to Ask

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 ExternalTool
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2 External Tool

  • Answer Builder: Questions to Ask
  • Asking Questions

1 Videos

  • Questions to Ask

1 Readings

  • Closing the Deal

Weekly Challenge

    • 2 ExternalTool
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Acing Common Questions

2 External Tool

  • Finalize Your Answer Bullet Points
  • Practice Interview Level 1

Behavioral Questions and STAR

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 3 ExternalTool
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3 External Tool

  • Behavioral/STAR Answer Builder
  • Practice Telling a STAR Story
  • Write More STAR Stories

1 Videos

  • Behavioral Questions

2 Readings

  • How to Practice Storytelling
  • Overview of Behavioral Interviews

Talking About Weaknesses

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 ExternalTool
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2 External Tool

  • Answer Builder: Weakness
  • Practice Talking About Weaknesses

1 Videos

  • Talking About Weaknesses

Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 ExternalTool
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1 External Tool

  • Practice: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

1 Videos

  • Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years

Questions About Compensation

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 ExternalTool
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1 External Tool

  • Practice Talking About Money

1 Videos

  • Salary Questions

1 Readings

  • Salary Expectations

Weekly Challenge

    • 3 ExternalTool
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Acing Advanced Questions

3 External Tool

  • Finalize Your Answer Bullet Points
  • Practice Interview Level 2
  • Review Your Videos

Optimize Your Resume

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Resumes 101

3 Videos

  • Resume Format Part 1
  • Resume Format Part 2
  • Resume Writing for Robots

Resume Summary Statements

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 ExternalTool
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1 External Tool

  • Resume Builder: Summary Statement

2 Videos

  • Resume Summary Statements 1
  • Resume Summary Statements 2

Cover Letters and Thank You Notes

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Cover Letters and Thank You Notes

2 Videos

  • Writing Persuasive Cover Letters
  • Thank-you notes

Lesson 4 - Weekly Challenge

    • 1 ExternalTool
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1 External Tool

  • Resume Builder

Networking

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Leveraging Your Existing Network
  • Reaching Out to Network Contacts

1 Readings

  • Networking Contacts Worksheet

Advanced Networking

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Expanding Your Professional Network

1 Readings

  • Identify Networking Action Items

Targeting Companies

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Targeting Companies
  • Target Company Worksheet

Weekly Challenge

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Ramp Up Your Job Search Quiz

1 Readings

  • Course Review and Next Steps

Auto Summary

"The Art of the Job Interview" is a comprehensive Business & Management course on Coursera, led by career coach Pamela Skillings. It offers proven techniques to excel in job interviews, from expected questions to optimizing resumes and networking. With interactive tools and guidance, it caters to both beginners and those with some interview experience. The course, requiring a webcam and microphone for practice tools, spans 1140 minutes and is available via Starter and Professional subscriptions. Ideal for anyone looking to transform their interview skills and land job offers.

Pamela Skillings
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Pamela Skillings