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There are 4 modules in this course
This course equips participants with essential business and marketing skills for the modern job market, boosting their sales performance and career prospects. Dive into crafting compelling CVs, mastering networking techniques on platforms like LinkedIn, acing behavioral and technical interviews, and understanding market trends using tools like Microsoft Excel for data analysis to propel your career forward. Perfect for ambitious professionals eager to navigate the competitive landscape successfully. No prior experience required.
By the end of this course, participants will have developed a comprehensive toolkit to effectively position themselves in the job market, mastering the art of creating impactful CVs that highlight key skills, leveraging networking opportunities to expand their professional reach, excelling in interviews by showcasing their strengths, and applying insights on market trends to enhance their career trajectory and ultimately increase sales.
In this first week, our main aim is to guide you in creating a standout CV. You'll learn the ins and outs of crafting an impactful resume, from identifying areas to enhance in your current CV to tailoring it to meet reader expectations. We'll also delve into the SAR method, ensuring your accomplishments grab attention. By the end, you'll have a polished, effective CV that stands out in your job search. Let's make your CV work for you!
What's included
14 videos1 reading4 assignments
14 videos•Total 27 minutes
- First of all, welcome to IESE!•2 minutes
- Welcome•2 minutes
- Introduction to Building an Impactful CV•1 minute
- The CV•2 minutes
- Create Impact with your CV•4 minutes
- 1.0. Debulking each section of the CV: Header •1 minute
- 1.1. Debulking each section of the CV: Education•2 minutes
- 1.2. Debulking each section of the CV: Languages•1 minute
- 1.3. Debulking each section of the CV: Work experience •2 minutes
- 1.4. Debulking each section of the CV: Hobbies•1 minute
- 1.5. Debulking each section of the CV: Categories•1 minute
- The Experience Section: SAR•3 minutes
- The General CV vs The Tailored CV•2 minutes
- Conclusion•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Discover the MOOC Structure •10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 720 minutes
- Questionnaire - The CV •180 minutes
- Questionnaire - Create Impact with your CV •180 minutes
- Questionnaire - 1.1 Debulking Each Section of the CV•180 minutes
- Questionnaire - 1.2 Debulking Each Section of the CV•180 minutes
Get ready to supercharge your career journey! Throughout this second week, will be diving into the power of networking in diverse professional landscapes. Develop key skills such as identifying strategic contacts, crafting compelling initial emails, and mastering the intricacies of informational interviews. Dive into various tools for a rock-solid networking strategy and learn to evaluate success like a pro. The goal? To arm you with real-world insights and skills that will enhance your professional networking performance.
What's included
11 videos3 assignments
11 videos•Total 23 minutes
- Welcome to Networking •1 minute
- What is Networking?•2 minutes
- 1.0. How to go about it?: Start by identifying potential contacts•2 minutes
- 1.1. How to go about it?: How do you identify the right person to contact?•2 minutes
- 1.2. How to go about it?: You found the right person but...•3 minutes
- 2.0. The Informational Interview•3 minutes
- 2.1. The Informational Interview•2 minutes
- The Questions•2 minutes
- The Thank-You Note•2 minutes
- Organizing your Approach•2 minutes
- Conclusion•1 minute
3 assignments•Total 540 minutes
- Questionnaire - What is Networking? •180 minutes
- Questionnaire - The Informational Interview •180 minutes
- Questionnaire - Thank-you note, organizing your approach and Q&As •180 minutes
Get set to elevate your job interview game! In this third week, we'll break down the key steps for interview success. Learn to kick things off by setting clear goals and effectively conveying your skills and experience. Discover the art of researching the company and the job to demonstrate genuine interest. Recognize the interview as a dynamic exchange; be prepared for a meaningful conversation, understanding the flow from start to finish, with strategies for each part. Cap it off with tips on wrapping up confidently, leaving an indelible impression as the perfect fit for the job. Keep these insights in mind to approach your interview with confidence and clarity. Let's kick things off!
What's included
12 videos2 assignments
12 videos•Total 24 minutes
- Welcome to this module on interviewing•1 minute
- The Process•2 minutes
- Setting a Strategy•2 minutes
- 1.0. Interview Preparation: Research•3 minutes
- 1.1. Interview Preparation: Job Posting•2 minutes
- Interview Insights•2 minutes
- 2.0. Structure of an Interview•2 minutes
- 2.1. Structure of an Interview•3 minutes
- 2.2. Structure of an Interview•4 minutes
- 2.3. Structure of an Interview•1 minute
- After the Interview•1 minute
- Conclusion•2 minutes
2 assignments•Total 360 minutes
- Questionnaire - Before the interview •180 minutes
- Questionnaire - During and after the Interview•180 minutes
Envision each interview as your stage, highlighting real-life achievements. Talent alone isn't enough; preparation is key. By the end of this fourth week, you'll not just be interview-ready, but a star performer, ready to land your dream job and accelerate your path to success. Let's turn the spotlight on you and make your job search a blockbuster success story.
What's included
8 videos2 assignments
8 videos•Total 16 minutes
- Welcome to Competency-based Interview Questions•1 minute
- What is a Competency?•1 minute
- Relevance•3 minutes
- Anticipating Required Competencies•2 minutes
- 1.0. The Star+L Method•4 minutes
- 1.1. The Star+L Method•2 minutes
- Some Advice for Preparing•2 minutes
- Conclusion•1 minute
2 assignments•Total 360 minutes
- Questionnaire - What is a Competence & Anticipating required competencies •180 minutes
- Questionnaire - STAR+L Method•180 minutes
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