Finding a Job

Course details

Ready to find your next job? Learn how to prepare yourself for today's job market and land a gig that you'll love. Jolie Miller shows how to create a great job hunting plan that connects you with opportunities that mesh with your interests and goals. Jolie explains how to present yourself to employers in the best light with a well-designed LinkedIn profile, resume, and cover letter. She explores how to tailor your experience for each job and for any special situations, such as layoffs, reentering the workforce, or switching roles or industries. Plus, she shares quick tips that can help you make a great first—and lasting—impression in your interviews, negotiate an offer you're proud of, and prepare for your first day at your new job.

Learning objectives
Setting job hunting objectives
Writing a compelling resume and cover letter
Tailoring your approach
Finding the right jobs
Reentering the workforce
Identifying which of your skills are transferable
Excelling in a phone or video interview
Negotiating a job offer

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome

1. Preparing for Your Job Hunt

02 - Setting job hunting objectives
03 - Making your job hunting plan
04 - Building a LinkedIn profile
05 - Writing a resume
06 - Crafting a cover letter

2. Finding the Right Job

07 - Finding jobs you want
08 - Tailoring your approach
09 - What if I was fired or laid off
10 - Reentering the workforce
11 - Switching roles or industries

3. Closing the Deal

12 - Phone and video interview skills
13 - On-site interview skills
14 - Negotiating a job offer
15 - Prepare before your start date

Conclusion

16 - Always be job hunting