A Career Strategist's Guide to Getting a Job

Course details

Explore strategies designed to increase the chances of hearing back from potential employers, including how to get a resume past applicant tracking systems (ATS). Job search expert Jenny Foss walks through the elements of a successful job search, from crafting a great resume to finding the right job listings. She discusses how to create a career plan, how to prepare for an interview, and how to negotiate for the best salary and benefits. Plus, Jenny covers how to make your first 60 days on the job a success.

Topics include:
- Creating a career plan
- Identifying a target job
- Finding the right job postings
- Working with recruiters
- Preparing to apply for a job
- Crafting your professional brand
- Writing a cover letter and resume
- Succeeding in a job interview
- Following up after an interview
- Negotiating salary and benefits

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - How to succeed in a job search

1. Start a Job Search

02 - Create a career plan
03 - Identify a target job
04 - Use informational interviews to your advantage

2. Find Available Jobs

05 - Find the right job postings
06 - How to attract or find the right recruiters
07 - How to enlist a network to find a job
08 - How to get ins at companies of interest

3. Prepare to Apply for a Job

09 - How to craft a professional brand
10 - How to write a cover letter
11 - How to write a resume
12 - How to get a resume through the ATS

4. Interview Like a Pro

13 - How to prepare for a job interview
14 - How to succeed in a job Interview
15 - How to salvage a botched interview
16 - How to follow up after a job interview

5. Negotiate, Negotiate, Negotiate

17 - How to negotiate salary
18 - How to negotiate benefits

6. Start a New Job Strong

19 - How to succeed in the first 60 days of a job