Landing a Job as a Skills-First Candidate

Landing a Job as a Skills-First Candidate

36mGeneral2023-12-05

Authors

Shweta Mogha

Shweta Mogha

Cofounder and Chief Operating Officer of eWOW

Course details

Skills-first hiring is the wave of the future. In this course, learn about the growing trend of skills-first hiring practices at companies around the globe, the opportunity that skills-first hiring hold for you, and strategies to stand out as a skills-first candidate by identifying your skills and aligning your resume, cover letter, and interview responses to the key skills for your desired role. Join instructor Shweta Mogha as she provides important insight into how companies approach skills-first hiring and how to highlight your skills and succeed as a skills-first job candidate.

Skills covered

Job SearchingCareer DevelopmentLimited Series

Concepts

Introduction

  • Becoming a skills-first candidate

Why Skills

  • The opportunity of skills-first hiring
  • How skills-first hiring benefits candidates
  • Top skills organizations are looking for
  • How to identify your core skills
  • How to find skills-first organizations

Highlighting Your Skills in Applications

  • Identifying skills using a job description
  • Creating a tailored resume
  • Leveraging your transferable skills
  • Writing a winning cover letter

Highlighting Your Skills in Interviews

  • Preparing for a skills-first Interview
  • Highlight your skills using the STAR method
  • Scenario - Using the STAR method in an interview
  • Mistakes to avoid during skills-first interviews

Conclusion

  • Showcasing your skills
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