This course is designed to foster creative approaches to launching a new career. You will articulate best ways to make a first impression and analyze your strengths by creating a personal statement. You will identify appropriate elements to make your resume stand out from the crowd. You will also identify the most effective ways a cover letter can answer a job description, and how to best leverage social media in your job search. In short, this course will help you to prepare for a new job. You will learn how to apply, network, leverage social media, interview, follow-up, and evaluate options through research and with the help of experienced faculty and talented professional.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
Getting Creative: First Impressions
4 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 6 min), 8 readings, 3 quizzes
4 hours to complete
Writing My Resume
4 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 8 min), 2 readings, 3 quizzes
3 hours to complete
My Cover Letter
3 hours to complete
1 video (Total 6 min), 5 readings, 3 quizzes
4 hours to complete
My Social Media Strategy
4 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 10 min), 7 readings, 3 quizzes
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- 4 stars15.33%
- 3 stars1.22%
- 2 stars1.22%
- 1 star1.22%
TOP REVIEWS FROM CAREER PLANNING: A PATHWAY TO EMPLOYMENT
by APApr 17, 2021
Thank you very much for the offered course. I learned a lot so far.
by SSSep 18, 2020
Coursera is best.Taught a lot about the Resume writing,Updating profile on Linkedin and a lot more
by AJMay 6, 2020
its really good course to prepare yourself for a job
by SGSep 16, 2020
Great experience this course is very effective for selection of my career
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