How To Land the Job You Want (Capstone Project)
Develop a comprehensive job search strategy: from personal marketing plans to mastering interviews and creating targeted application materials.
Develop a comprehensive job search strategy: from personal marketing plans to mastering interviews and creating targeted application materials.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Interviewing and Resume Writing in English Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Create effective personal marketing plans
Develop targeted resumes and cover letters
Master various interview response strategies
Craft compelling elevator pitches
Build comprehensive job search campaigns
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
3.2 Hours PreRecorded video
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There are 8 modules in this course
This capstone project guides students through a comprehensive job search process across eight modules. Participants develop a personal marketing plan, create targeted application materials, and master interview techniques. The curriculum includes crafting elevator pitches, writing tailored resumes and cover letters, practicing various interview scenarios, and creating a strategic job search campaign. Through peer reviews and practical assignments, students build a complete professional portfolio.
Welcome
Module 1 · 0 Hours to complete
Envisioning Your Future Self
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Developing Your Personal Marketing Plan
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Building Your Pitch Repertoire
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Writing Your Resumes and Cover Letters
Module 5 · 5 Hours to complete
Responding to Standard Interview Questions
Module 6 · 6 Hours to complete
Responding to Advanced Interview Questions
Module 7 · 6 Hours to complete
Farewell and Journey On!
Module 8 · 0 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Lecturer and Marketing Coordinator
Charles Duquette is a Lecturer and Marketing Coordinator at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he specializes in career development and job search strategies. With a focus on equipping students with essential skills for the job market, he teaches several courses on Coursera, including "Advanced Interviewing Techniques," "Successful Interviewing," and "Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters." His courses are designed to help individuals enhance their interviewing skills, prepare effective resumes, and ultimately secure the jobs they desire.With a strong background in education, Duquette has dedicated his career to supporting students in their professional journeys. His approach combines practical advice with strategic insights, enabling learners to navigate the complexities of job searching in today’s competitive environment. By fostering an understanding of effective communication and self-presentation, he empowers students to stand out to potential employers. Through his work both in the classroom and online, Charles Duquette continues to impact the lives of many aspiring professionals at the University of Maryland and beyond.
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