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Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 5 hours
  • Course by The State University of New York
  • Offered by

About

This course, Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in Three Steps, will prepare you to stand out in a crowded applicant pool so that you can get hired or promoted. In three steps you will leave this course with 1. An upgraded social media presence (one that you can be proud of) 2. A visual, infographic resume that will get you noticed 3. A professional pitch that highlights your strengths and skills When creating this course, we listened to potential employers, took the advice of recruiters, conducted informal research on best practices and we drew from our own experiences as professionals who have sought out and hired quality candidates.

Modules

Step 1

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Welcome-Brief Survey
  • Assess and enhance current social media image

4 Videos

  • Introduction to the Course
  • What do recruiters look for online?
  • General rules to strengthen your social media channels
  • Social media channels reminders and tips

2 Readings

  • Step 1 Overview
  • Step 1: Course Readings

Step 2 Content

    • 5 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Step 2: Infographic Resumes

5 Videos

  • Resumes: What do employers and recruiters want to know about you?
  • Overview of resume templates
  • Traditional and highlight resumes
  • Blended resumes
  • Infographic resumes

2 Readings

  • Step 2 Overview
  • Step 2: Course Readings

What is a professional pitch and why do I need one?

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Your Professional Pitch
  • When you think about “self-promotion” what comes to mind first?

1 Videos

  • Step 3: Crafting your Professional Pitch

2 Readings

  • Step 3 Overview
  • Articles on Self-Promotion

Developing your Professional Pitch

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Share what you've learned!

2 Readings

  • Tips and suggestions for describing your strengths and skills
  • Time to develop your professional pitch!

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Unlock your career potential with the "Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps" course, a comprehensive personal development program designed to make you stand out in today's competitive job market. Guided by expert insights from Coursera, this foundational course equips you with essential tools to elevate your professional profile. In just three transformative steps, you’ll learn to: 1. Enhance your social media presence, making it a powerful tool in your job search. 2. Craft a visually striking infographic resume that captures attention. 3. Develop a compelling professional pitch that showcases your unique strengths and skills. With a duration of 300 hours, this course distills advice from employers, recruiters, and professional experiences to give you a competitive edge. Available through Starter and Professional subscription options, it's ideal for individuals looking to secure their dream job or achieve a promotion. Join us and take the first step towards your career success!

Amber M. Winters
Instructors

Amber M. Winters

Anne Reed
Instructors

Anne Reed

In Gu Kang
Instructors

In Gu Kang

Christine Kroll, PhD
Instructors

Christine Kroll, PhD