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Successful Interviewing
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 20 hours
  • Course by University of Maryland, College Park
  • Offered by

About

The goal of hiring managers is not just to hire people who need a job. It's to hire people who believe in their organization, its mission and the work that's involved in the job position. Every hiring manager knows: Hire people to do a job and they'll work for your money. Hire people who believe in the work and they'll work for their passion. And this is not a case of "fake it until you make it." You have to be genuine about your belief in an organization and its mission. That means you have to have researched the industry, the company, and the position " and be able to show how your goals in life align with the company's mission. Having done so will shape the impression you convey as a candidate, the way you answer traditional questions, and the way you demonstrate that you're the right candidate for the job. This course is the second in a five-course specialization. We recommend that courses #1, #2 and #3 be taken in sequence. Course #4 - on resume and cover letter writing - can be taken in any sequence, while course #5 is the capstone for the specialization as a whole. This course can be thought of as "Interviewing I", while course #3 is "Interviewing II." Course #3 covers more advanced interview formats, including behavioral and situational interviews - along with the special case of telephone screenings. The logic for including telephone screenings - which happen at the start of the interview process - late in this specialization on interviewing is that those screenings, while happening early in the process, involve all the skills that you'll learn from course #1 through course #3. As for this course, it will teach you how to: 1. Do thorough research on a company of your choice. 2. Prepare for those critical first 3-5 minutes of an interview (when many recruiters say an interview is either won or lost). 3. Prepare for the all important "Tell Me About Yourself" question. 4. Prepare for traditional interview questions. 5. Use strategies for handling the salary question. We don't teach you salary negotiation techniques, but we do teach you how to avoid putting yourself in a weak negotiation position. 6. Prepare an elevator speech - all three variations. 7. Use persuasive speech techniques to present professional accomplishments and qualifications in a manner that conveys benefits to a potential employer. 8. Use persuasive speech techniques to convince a potential employer of your interest, motivation and preparation for a particular position. 9. Adapt your nonverbal communication style to the expectations of English-speaking interviewers.

Modules

When, Why, and How of Research

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • When, Where and Why of Research

1 Readings

  • 10 Very Important Job Skills You'll Need in 2020

Conducting Research Using Online Resources

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Conducting Research Using Online Resources

1 Readings

  • List of URLs

Researching a Company

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Researching a Company

Researching the Workplace Culture

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Researching the Workplace Culture

Research Assignment

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Presenting Your Research

1 Readings

  • Instructions for the Assignment

Showcasing Your Value

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Mission Statement

1 Videos

  • Showcasing Your Value

3 Readings

  • The Power of Your Personal Brand
  • Mission Statement Builder
  • Career Portfolio References

Sending the Right Message

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Controlling First Impressions

3 Readings

  • Your Speaking Voice
  • Your Body Speaks
  • 24-Hour Countdown to an Interview

Projecting the Right Image

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Discussion about the Body Language Experiment

1 Videos

  • Projecting the Right Image

3 Readings

  • Confessions of a Recruiter
  • 5 Biggest Interviewing Mistakes
  • Body Language Experiment

The Fine Art of Small Talk

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Discussion About Small Talk

1 Videos

  • The Fine Art of Small Talk

2 Readings

  • Tips on Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
  • The Art of Small Talk

Strategies to Control Your Nerves

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Your Experience with Power Poses

1 Videos

  • Strategies to Control Your Nerves

3 Readings

  • TED Talk by Amy Cuddy
  • How to Outwit the Six Ghosts of Fear
  • 21 Ways to Avoid Job Interview Anxiety

Types of Interviews

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Types of Interviews

Structuring Your Responses

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Concept Quiz

1 Videos

  • Preparing Your Strategy

Talking About Yourself

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Concept Quiz

1 Videos

  • So, Tell Me About Yourself.

Talking About Your Qualifications

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Talking About Your Qualifications

Highlighting Your Skills and Experiences

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Your Strengths as a Team Player

1 Videos

  • Highlighting Your Skills and Experience

1 Readings

  • Top Ten Qualities of an Outstanding Team Player

Language to Show You've Got What it Takes

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Language Focus

2 Readings

  • Gerund and Infinitive Reference List
  • Language Practice Worksheet

Proving You're Right for the Job

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Proving You're Right for the Job

Why Are You Interested in this Position?

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Why Are You Interested in this Position?

Why Are You Looking to Leave Your Current Position?

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Discuss Making a Job Change

1 Videos

  • Why Are You Looking to Leave Your Current Position?

1 Readings

  • Five Ways to Bungle a Job Change

What Is Important to You in a Work Environment?

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • The Role of Work

1 Videos

  • What Is Important to you in a Work Environment?

1 Readings

  • A Job By Any Other Name

Answering the Salary Question

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Discuss Salary Negotiation

1 Videos

  • Answering the Salary Question

2 Readings

  • Compensation and the Art of Negotiation
  • 15 Rules for Negotiating a Job Offer

Using Positive Language

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Positive Language Strategies

2 Readings

  • Useful Language to Use in an Interview
  • Tip Sheet for Common Interview Questions

Language Review

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Language Quiz

2 Readings

  • Dynamic and Stative Verbs
  • Verb Tense Chart

Developing the Right Attitude

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Discussion about Self-Promotion

1 Videos

  • Developing the Right Attitude

Finding Your Why

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Finding Your Why

Moving from Why to How

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Moving from Why to How

Moving from How to What

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Moving from How to What

Developing Your Two-Minute Pitch

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Your Two-Minute Pitch

1 Videos

  • Developing Your Two-Minute Pitch

2 Readings

  • Pitch Worksheet
  • The Elevator Speech

Exploring an Example Two-Minute Pitch

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Exploring an Example Two-Minute Pitch

Developing Your 30-Second Pitch

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Your 30-second pitch

1 Videos

  • Developing Your 30-Second Pitch

2 Readings

  • Preparing an Elevator Speech
  • The Anti-Elevator Speech

Course Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Concept Quiz

Auto Summary

"Successful Interviewing" is a personal development course designed to help you excel in job interviews by aligning your passion with the organization's mission. Led by Coursera, this foundational course focuses on thorough company research, impactful first impressions, and mastering key interview questions. You'll learn techniques for persuasive communication and nonverbal cues. The course spans 1200 minutes and offers Starter, Professional, and Paid subscription options. Ideal for job seekers aiming to authentically convey their enthusiasm and qualifications.

Charles Duquette
Instructors

Charles Duquette

Daniela C. Wagner-Loera
Instructors

Daniela C. Wagner-Loera