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A Career Strategist's Guide to Getting a Job

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Discover specific tactics for job search success by learning about the best places to look for jobs, how to enlist help, and best practices for resumes, interviewing, and more.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • How to succeed in a job search
1. Start a Job Search
  • Create a career plan
  • Identify a target job
  • Use informational interviews to your advantage
2. Find Available Jobs
  • Find the right job postings
  • How to attract or find the right recruiters
  • How to enlist a network to find a job
  • How to get "ins" at companies of interest
3. Prepare to Apply for a Job
  • How to craft a professional brand
  • How to write a cover letter
  • How to write a resume
  • How to get a resume through the ATS
4. Interview Like a Pro
  • How to prepare for a job interview
  • How to succeed in a job Interview
  • How to salvage a botched interview
  • How to follow up after a job interview
5. Negotiate, Negotiate, Negotiate
  • How to negotiate salary
  • How to negotiate benefits
6. Start a New Job Strong
  • How to succeed in the first 60 days of a job

Taught by

Jenny Foss

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