Accelerate Your Job Search with AI

Accelerate Your Job Search with AI

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Instructor: Google Career Certificates

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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6 hours to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

4,088 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

6 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

98%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Uncover your skills and explore new career possibilities, with support from tools like Career Dreamer.
Keep your applications organized with Google Sheets.
Build a stand out resume and a step-by-step job search plan—with help from Gemini.
Prepare for interviews and practice responding to questions using NotebookLM and Gemini Live.

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

All Google Career Certificates now include an optional course, Accelerate Your Job Search with AI. This course was designed by experts at Google and informed by employers, workforce nonprofits, and educational institutions, to help you navigate your path to your next role more efficiently and confidently. No matter where you are on your job search journey—whether you're just starting out, seeking a new challenge, or ready for your next career move—this course is for everyone.

You’ll get practical job search strategies and learn how to leverage AI tools (like Gemini and NotebookLM) to uncover your most valuable skills, create a job search plan, manage your applications, and practice for interviews. You’ll walk away with a personalized job search portfolio to help you stand out to employers, including a resume, career identity statement, job search plan tracker, and more. No previous AI experience is required.

Learn to use AI to kickstart your job search, discover your transferable skills, and create a career identity statement.

What's included

6 videos2 readings4 assignments

6 videos Total 22 minutes

Welcome to Accelerate Your Job Search with AI 3 minutes
Identify your transferable skills 4 minutes
Mike: Identify your most valuable transferable skills 2 minutes
Understand career identity statements 3 minutes
Launch your job search with Career Dreamer 6 minutes
Atlantis: My career transition experience 3 minutes

2 readings Total 7 minutes

Mandatory: Important next steps 2 minutes
Welcome to the course 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 41 minutes

Mandatory: Response required 1 minute
Explore Gemini for job search support 15 minutes
Craft your career identity statement with Career Dreamer 15 minutes
Module 1 challenge 10 minutes

Develop your job search plan, improve your resume, and build your online presence to impress employers with help from AI.

What's included

6 videos2 readings5 assignments

6 videos Total 28 minutes

Unlock the power of a job search plan 5 minutes
Understand resume writing best practices 8 minutes
Update your resume with AI 5 minutes
Olga: A recruiter's perspective on resumes 3 minutes
Understand the power of a professional online presence 5 minutes
Antonio: Opportunities (and pitfalls) with your online presence 2 minutes

2 readings Total 10 minutes

Craft a resume that gets you noticed 4 minutes
Write a personalized cover letter 6 minutes

5 assignments Total 70 minutes

Outline a personalized job search plan with Gemini 15 minutes
Build your resume with Career Dreamer and Gemini 15 minutes
Customize your resume for specific roles with Gemini 15 minutes
Develop your professional brand using Gemini 15 minutes
Module 2 challenge 10 minutes

Learn to use job search platforms effectively, build a tracker to organize your applications, and maximize your networking potential with AI-driven insights.

What's included

4 videos1 reading3 assignments

4 videos Total 16 minutes

Get to know job search platforms 3 minutes
Organize your job search with Google Sheets 4 minutes
A.J.: Build resilience as a job seeker 2 minutes
Learn why networking matters 7 minutes

1 reading Total 3 minutes

Amplify your job search with networking 3 minutes

3 assignments Total 40 minutes

Create a job search tracker with Gemini and Google Sheets 15 minutes
Use Gemini to help you network 15 minutes
Module 3 challenge 10 minutes

Plan questions for interviewers, craft your professional pitch, apply the STAR method to answer interview questions, and practice interviewing with AI to confidently tackle any interview.

What's included

8 videos5 readings6 assignments

8 videos Total 28 minutes

Understand interview best practices 5 minutes
Answer interview questions with the STAR method 5 minutes
Prepare for interviews with NotebookLM 4 minutes
Julia: How to handle challenging interview questions with confidence 3 minutes
Practice interviewing using Gemini Live 3 minutes
Sydney: Interview strategies from a recruiter 2 minutes
Take next steps after the interview 3 minutes
Congratulations! 2 minutes

5 readings Total 26 minutes

Navigate interview formats 9 minutes
Level up your interview prep with NotebookLM 4 minutes
Prepare thoughtful questions for your interviewer 6 minutes
Respond to job offers 6 minutes
Make your next move 1 minute

6 assignments Total 75 minutes

Craft your professional pitch with Gemini 15 minutes
Leverage NotebookLM to prepare for an interview 15 minutes
Use Gemini Live for interview practice 15 minutes
Create and edit a thank-you email with Gemini 15 minutes
Module 4 challenge 10 minutes
Course reflection 5 minutes

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