VOOZH about

URL: https://www.coursera.org/learn/job-interview-resume

⇱ Job Interview & Resume Mastery: Get Your Dream Job | Coursera


Job Interview & Resume Mastery: Get Your Dream Job

Keep adding new skills with 10,000+ programs for $239 (usually $399). Save now.

Job Interview & Resume Mastery: Get Your Dream Job

Included with

Ask Coursera

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Prepare for interviews: Avoid common mistakes, build a strong CV, identify your ideal career, & prepare confident answers to challenging questions

  • Stand out during & after the interview: Deliver strong presentations, make a positive impression, avoid errors, and follow up professionally

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Recently updated!

March 2026

Assessments

9 assignments¹

AI Graded see disclaimer
Taught in English

Build your subject-matter expertise

This course is part of the Career Growth: find and achieve your dream career Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
  • Learn new concepts from industry experts
  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
  • Earn a shareable career certificate

There are 8 modules in this course

Chris Croft is an international speaker and author who has been teaching interview and presentation skills to companies around the world for over 20 years. His practical and entertaining teaching style keeps learners engaged while delivering valuable, life-changing skills.

I meet people every day who are unhappy in their jobs, which shows just how important career choices are. Your job affects not only your short-term happiness - since you spend at least eight hours a day doing it - but also your long-term fulfilment, including your sense of achievement, contribution, friendships, and intellectual challenge. This course will teach you practical skills to succeed in interviews and write an eye-catching resume, while also encouraging you to think carefully about which career will truly suit your strengths and make you happy. If you want to feel excited about going to work each day, this Dream Job course is for you. The course follows the full job interview timeline. You’ll learn how to choose the right role, write a strong resume, prepare effectively for interviews, and perform confidently on the day. It also includes advice on answering difficult questions, giving interview presentations, what to wear, how long your resume should be, and what to say during the interview. You’ll also learn how to follow up afterwards to maximise your chances of success. By the end of the course, you’ll feel calm, prepared, and confident in your ability to succeed in interviews - and hopefully receive several job offers. The course includes real interview and resume examples, some humorous, and provides practical tools you can use immediately in your job search. Whether you are planning a major career change or simply aiming for the next step on the ladder, this course will help you get that “You’re hired” call.

First let's get a baseline set - what do you feel about your current job and what are your long term career goals. Take some time to think about what a perfect job could look like for you - then later we'll refine that and establish how you can get it to be your reality.

What's included

7 videos3 readings1 assignment

7 videosTotal 26 minutes
  • What to Expect2 minutes
  • Introduction1 minute
  • Which Job?6 minutes
  • My Six Career Strategies8 minutes
  • How to Find the Perfect Job3 minutes
  • The Interview Process6 minutes
  • Wrap Up0 minutes
3 readingsTotal 30 minutes
  • Should You Change Job?10 minutes
  • Six Career Strategies10 minutes
  • Job Interview Myths {video}10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • Review your career goals30 minutes

In this section we get the paperwork prepped - you'll need a flawless CV/resume to catch the attention of the company and make yourself stand out from the other applicants.

What's included

8 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review

8 videosTotal 24 minutes
  • Introduction0 minutes
  • Appearance5 minutes
  • Main Content5 minutes
  • Tailor It4 minutes
  • Length2 minutes
  • Extras5 minutes
  • Sending it Off2 minutes
  • Wrap Up0 minutes
2 readingsTotal 20 minutes
  • CV/Resume boosting tips {video}10 minutes
  • More depth on CV writing {video}10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • Resume Round-up30 minutes
1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes
  • New Peer Review60 minutes

When it comes to job interviews a lot of people get really nervous - but good preparation and research will help calm those nerves. Plus always remember that you are interviewing them too - it's a two way matchmaking conversation.

What's included

5 videos3 readings1 assignment

5 videosTotal 9 minutes
  • Introduction0 minutes
  • Read, Plan and Research2 minutes
  • Prepare Questions to Ask Them3 minutes
  • Arrival3 minutes
  • Wrap Up0 minutes
3 readingsTotal 30 minutes
  • Questions to Prepare10 minutes
  • Job interview secrets {video}10 minutes
  • Making a great first impression at an interview {video}10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • Preparation Round-up30 minutes

Mastering some interpersonal skills like mirroring and influencing can be really valuable to make sure you show the best sides of yourself in an interview.

What's included

7 videos3 readings1 assignment

7 videosTotal 21 minutes
  • Introduction0 minutes
  • First Impression7 minutes
  • Influencing Skills - Being Liked4 minutes
  • Answering Questions4 minutes
  • Keenness3 minutes
  • Things to Avoid2 minutes
  • Wrap Up0 minutes
3 readingsTotal 30 minutes
  • Mastering body language {video}10 minutes
  • Communicating like Obama {video}10 minutes
  • How to answer: "Tell me about yourself" {video}10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • During the Interview - Roundup30 minutes

When asked about your current job you need to make sure you get the balance right about sounding keen to leave and join this new company, whilst also not being too critical or negative. This section helps you prepare for some common questions related to that.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videosTotal 9 minutes
  • Introduction1 minute
  • "Tell Me About Your Current Job"1 minute
  • "What's Your Current Boss Like?"1 minute
  • "How Would Your Boss Describe You?"1 minute
  • "What do you Like Most About Your Current Job?"1 minute
  • "What do you Like Least About Your Current Job?"1 minute
  • "Describe an Achievement from your Current Job"2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 35 minutes
  • Preparing your answers35 minutes

This section helps you prepare for some of the most common interview questions - feeling secure in your answers will help you be more relaxed on the day.

What's included

3 videos2 readings1 assignment

3 videosTotal 5 minutes
  • "What's Your Biggest Strength?"2 minutes
  • "What's Your Biggest Weakness?"2 minutes
  • "What Do You Like to do in Your Spare Time?"1 minute
2 readingsTotal 20 minutes
  • Offering the interviewer a solution {video}10 minutes
  • Executive level interview tips {video}10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • Your real life answers30 minutes

The final collection of common questions we will prepare for is ones related to the job you're applying for. Let's make sure you have enthusiastic and well researched answers at your fingertips!

What's included

5 videos2 readings1 assignment

5 videosTotal 7 minutes
  • "Why Are You Leaving your Current Job?"1 minute
  • "What Makes You Want to Work For Us?"2 minutes
  • "What Makes you Want This Job in Particular?"2 minutes
  • "Where Do You Want to be in Five Years Time?"1 minute
  • Wrap Up1 minute
2 readingsTotal 20 minutes
  • "Why do you want this job?" {video}10 minutes
  • Tricky Questions (with answers)10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • Practise your answer30 minutes

A common aspect of interviews is to ask you to give a presentation - so this final section covers that in depth. Let's make sure you are well rehearsed and confident on the day!

What's included

5 videos3 readings2 assignments

5 videosTotal 11 minutes
  • Introduction1 minute
  • Tips on Giving Presentations in an Interview4 minutes
  • Wrap Up1 minute
  • Few Tips for After the Interview3 minutes
  • Congratulations2 minutes
3 readingsTotal 30 minutes
  • Presentations in interviews {video}10 minutes
  • Presentation Top Tips10 minutes
  • Books I Love10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes
  • Presentations Round-up30 minutes
  • Feeling ready for your interview30 minutes

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

Instructor

Chris Croft Training
16 Courses1,631 learners

Explore more from Business Essentials

Why people choose Coursera for their career

👁 Image

Felipe M.

Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
👁 Image

Jennifer J.

Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
👁 Image

Larry W.

Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
👁 Image

Chaitanya A.

"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

Frequently asked questions

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Financial aid available,

¹ Some assignments in this course are AI-graded. For these assignments, your data will be used in accordance with Coursera's Privacy Notice.