Coursera

Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps (Coursera)

Offered by The State University of New York,

This course, Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in Three Steps, will prepare you to stand out in a crowded applicant pool so that you can get hired or promoted. In three steps you will leave this course with : an upgraded social media presence (one that you can be proud of); a visual, infographic resume that will get you noticed; a professional pitch that highlights your strengths and skills.

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When creating this course, we listened to potential employers, took the advice of recruiters, conducted informal research on best practices and we drew from our own experiences as professionals who have sought out and hired quality candidates.

Syllabus

Week 1
Upgrading Your Social Media Profile
First impressions are lasting impressions so remember you are what you post.

Week 2
Create an Infographic Resume - Get Noticed!
A picture is worth a thousand words

Week 3
Your Professional Pitch
Your words can win you the job or promotion!

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