About this Course

Welcome to your 4-Step Career Checklist, a course designed to guide you through the process of building essential skills and increasing your employability. This checklist comprises a series of tasks and milestones covering a wide range of crucial topics such as crafting a compelling resume, mastering the art of networking, and leveraging technology to showcase your abilities.

Syllabus

Step 1: Give Your Resume a Makeover

The traditional resume is outdated and no longer very relevant, especially in the tech industry. Your resume needs to grab the attention of a hiring manager and outshine the hundreds of other resumes in their inbox. That's also why we suggest your resume is just one part of a larger professional portrait — you need to stick out in the crowd.

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Scrap Your Resume
Treehouse Resume Template Tutorial

6:21
Modernize Your Resume

5:30
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Craft the Perfect Cover Letter
Resume Makeover Stage Review

5 questions

Step 2: Film Your Pitch Video

A pitch video is a visual/verbal value signal to future employers that you can be an excellent employee. You want to communicate that you are capable of excelling in the desired role! The video should be relatively short (2 minutes max) and be sure to show, not tell. This means you should tell a story and provide real, tangible evidence that you are qualified. Remember: being qualified doesn’t mean you’ve done this work before — it means you can do it.

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Craft an Impactful Pitch Video
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Write Your Pitch Script
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Tips for Filming Your Pitch Video
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Last Step
The Power of Pitching

9:45
Pitch Video Stage Review

5 questions

Step 3: Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Network

It's the 21st century, and if you're stepping into the tech industry, a LinkedIn profile is a must-have. It's all about growing your network and gaining access to more job opportunities.

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Create a LinkedIn Profile
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Grow Your Network
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Add Your Techdegree Certification to LinkedIn
LinkedIn Stage Review

5 questions

Step 4: Build Your Professional Portfolio

A professional portfolio is crucial for showcasing your skills, accomplishments, and expertise to potential employers or clients. It serves as a visual representation of your work and capabilities, providing a comprehensive overview of your professional journey. Having a well-curated portfolio allows you to stand out from the competition and make a lasting impression, especially in the tech industry where visual representation is essential. Moreover, a portfolio enables you to track your progress over time, demonstrating growth and improvement in your field, which can boost your credibility and confidence in your abilities.

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