How To Land the Job You Want (Capstone Project)
In the capstone project, you will combine the skills you’ve learned in the prior four courses of the specialization to polish your elevator speeches, complete your resumes - including multiple versions for different targets - complete your story file, identify possible jobs or careers, perform the research you have learned to do, write suitable cover letters, and ideally land a job! You will: 1. Develop a personal marketing plan and campaign for getting interviews. 2. Identify at least three organizations with open positions for which you want to apply. 3.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 28 hours
- Course by University of Maryland, College Park
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In the capstone project, you will combine the skills you’ve learned in the prior four courses of the specialization to polish your elevator speeches, complete your resumes - including multiple versions for different targets - complete your story file, identify possible jobs or careers, perform the research you have learned to do, write suitable cover letters, and ideally land a job! You will: 1. Develop a personal marketing plan and campaign for getting interviews. 2. Identify at least three organizations with open positions for which you want to apply. 3. Research those organizations and positions. 4. Prepare pitch sheets and J.I.S.T. cards (mini-resumes) targeting those positions. 5. Complete your resume, and if necessary complete multiple versions to target each position. 6. Write appropriate cover letters for the positions. 7. Record and evaluate responses to a set of standard interview questions. 8. Record and evaluate responses to a set of predictable behavioral interview questions. 9. Record and evaluate a response to one situational interview question. 10. Record and evaluate a response to one wild-card question. As the specialization has focused throughout on the real-world skills you need to research yourself, the market, and a company and has given you strategies and tools to prepare for and succeed in an interview, the capstone project should align with what you have been trained for and position you to land the job you want!Modules
Welcome to the Capstone Project
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Introducing Capstone Week One
Discussion Activities
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Discussion
1
Discussions
- Tell Us About Your Goals
Your Ideal Work
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1
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1
Discussion
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PeerReview
1
Peer Review
- Your Ideal Work
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Discussions
- Tell Us About Your Why
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Videos
- Introducing Capstone Week Two
Supporting Resources
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3
Readings
3
Readings
- You Need to Practice Being Your Future Self
- Additional Resources
- Think and Grow Rich
Your Action Plan
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Videos
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Discussion
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Your Marketing Plan
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Discussions
- Tell Us About Yourself
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Videos
- Introducing Capstone Week Three
Supporting Resources
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5
Readings
5
Readings
- Sample Personal Marketing Plan
- Online Research Portals
- Find Jobs at The Muse
- Companies Featured at The Muse
- Conducting a Campaign to Get Interviews
Your Pitch Repertoire
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1
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Discussion
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Discussions
- Tell Us About Your Experience So Far
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Videos
- Introducing Capstone Week Four
Supporting Resources
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3
Readings
3
Readings
- Workforce Competencies
- Pitch Resources
- JIST Example File
Review of Writing Objectives and Summary Sections
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2
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1
Readings
2
Videos
- Writing Summary Sections
- Writing Objectives
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Readings
- Power Word Lists
Review of Lessons from Course Two
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3
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3
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- Developing Your Two-Minute Pitch
- An Example Two-Minute Pitch
- Developing Your 30-Second Pitch
Assignments
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1
Readings
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3
PeerReview
3
Peer Review
- Pitch Repertoire Set #1
- Pitch Repertoire Set #2
- Pitch Repertoire Set #3
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Readings
- Rubric for Pitch Repertoire Assignments
Writing Resumes and Cover Letters
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Videos
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Discussion
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Discussions
- Reflect on Your Marketing Process
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Videos
- Introducing Capstone Week Five
Supporting Resources
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2
Readings
2
Readings
- Competency References
- 12 Core Competencies
Review of Lessons on Preparing to Write
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3
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3
Videos
- Identifying Relevant Competencies
- Understanding 21st Century Competencies
- Gathering Your Materials to Write
Review of Lessons on Writing Winning Resumes
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3
Videos
3
Videos
- Writing Strong Accomplishment Statements
- Using the Resume Skills Tier Method
- Finding the Right Words
Review of Lessons on Writing Winning Cover Letters
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3
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- Powerhouse Cover Letters
- Constructing the Letter
- Creating a Sense of Urgency
Assignments
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Readings
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Resume and Cover Letter #1
- Resume and Cover Letter #2
- Resume and Cover Letter #3
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Readings
- Resume and Cover Letter Rubrics
Answering Standard Interview Questions
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Videos
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Discussion
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Discussions
- Discuss Your Preparedness
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Videos
- Introducing Capstone Week Six
Review Materials
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4
Videos
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1
Readings
4
Videos
- The Top 10 Skills
- Why Are You Interested in This Position?
- Why Are You Looking to Leave Your Current Position?
- What's Important to You in a Work Environment?
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Readings
- Interview Cheat Sheets
Assignments
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Readings
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PeerReview
3
Peer Review
- Why Are You Interested in this Position?
- Why are you looking to leave/What is important to you?
- Why should I hire you/What makes you the best candidate?
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Readings
- Interview Rubrics
Answering Advanced Interview Questions
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Discussion
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Discussions
- Discuss Your Storytelling
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Videos
- Introducing Capstone Week Seven
Review of Lessons from Course Three
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Videos
- What You Should Know About Behavioral Interviewing
- Using the S.T.A.R. Response Strategy
- Using the P.R.E.P. Response Strategy
- Using the Pro-Con Response Strategy
- Using the 5W's Response Strategy
Supporting Resources
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3
Readings
3
Readings
- Silicon Valley Attitude Toward Failure
- Quotes on Facing Workplace Conflicts
- Behavioral Interview Checklist
Assignments
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Tell me about a specific situation where you failed.
- Tell me how you handle conflict at work.
- Tell me about a past accomplishment you are especially proud of.
- Random Situational Interview Question
- Random Wild-Card Question
Farewell Lecture
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Discussion
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Discussions
- Final Reflections
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Videos
- Completing the Capstone and Moving Forward
Farewell Resources
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3
Readings
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- Inspirational Thoughts from Will Smith
- Inspirational Thoughts from Steve Jobs
- A Closing Set of Articles
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"How To Land the Job You Want (Capstone Project)" is a comprehensive course in the Business & Management domain designed to help you secure your desired job. This hands-on capstone project will leverage the skills and knowledge you’ve acquired in the preceding four courses of the specialization to refine your job-seeking toolkit. Guided by industry experts at Coursera, you will create polished elevator pitches, tailored resumes, and compelling cover letters. You'll identify and research at least three target organizations, preparing targeted pitch sheets and mini-resumes (J.I.S.T. cards) for each. The course also emphasizes mastering interview techniques by evaluating your responses to standard, behavioral, situational, and wildcard questions. Over the span of 1680 minutes, you will develop a personal marketing campaign to secure interviews, ensuring you are well-prepared to land the job you want. Subscription options include Starter and Professional plans, catering to learners at the foundational level who are eager to enhance their job application skills and increase their chances of success in the competitive job market.
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