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LinkedIn Learning

Plan Your Next Play in IT

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

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Find your next job in IT. Learn how to set career goals, find job listings, and handle IT job applications and interviews.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
1. Job Hunt Prework
  • Job hunt prework
  • Learning about yourself
  • Setting smart goals
  • Finding an IT career mentor
2. Locating Jobs
  • Developing a strategy
  • Locating job opportunities
  • Working with recruiters
3. Interpreting the Job Description
  • Comparing your skills to job requirements
  • Soft skills as necessary job skills
  • Digging for clues about the company culture
4. The Application Process
  • The application process and trends
  • Completing the application form
5. Presenting Yourself
  • Your online image
  • Writing your resume: Analyze the task
  • Writing your resume: Select the contents
  • Writing your resume: Design for impact
6. Prepping for Interviews
  • Interviews: What to expect
  • Preparing for technical questions
  • Preparing for nontechnical questions
7. Interviewing
  • Setting the stage for a successful interview
  • Interview actions speak loudly
  • Talk the talk in the interview
  • Go prepared with questions
8. Follow Up
  • Post interview
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Patricia Phillips

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