Business: The Job Interview, CV creation and Cover Letter

Name: Business: The Job Interview, CV creation and Cover Letter
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Guidelines to the creation of a CV and Cover Letter. Prepare and practice questions to ace the job interview

Created byGeorge Kissamitakis

Last updated 4/2023

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What you'll learn

How to create a CV
How to create a Cover Letter
How to prepare for a Job Interview
Tips for effective communication in English

Course content

5 sections • 30 lectures • 55m total length

Introduction1:10
In this course you will learn:
How to create a CV
How to create a cover letter
How to answer common interview questions
How to effectively communicate in English

CV and Cover Letter0:48
Learn to craft your CV and a tailored cover letter as your first introduction to a potential employer. Customize for each position by focusing on detail to minimize rejection.
Step 1: Gathering Information2:02
Create a folder on your desktop in order to add your resources.
Gathering Information
Step 2: Research and Keywords1:07
Company Research
Types of Keywords for Resumes0:21
How to analyze the job ads0:14
Find the keywords
Step 3: Skills1:17
Step 4: Adding Information2:52
Is this the correct way to add your working experience to your CV?
Step 5: Personal Statement4:24
Personal Statement

Cover Letter Creation - Introduction1:58
Learn to craft a memorable cover letter with a clear, organized structure, a concise call to action, and specific examples of relevant work.
Cover Letter - Research0:51
Research the company before writing the cover letter by identifying what the company does, its competitors, target audience, and the role’s essential skills, using the company website or Glassdoor.
How to create a cover letter - Part 1 - Header, Salutations and Opening5:26
Craft a concise cover letter with a clear header and proper salutations, then open with a formal introduction that highlights your fit for the job.
Header and Salutation
How to create a cover letter - Part 2 - Opening1:55
How to create a cover letter - Part 3 - Middle Paragraphs Part 11:40
Use the Template provided.
Write a sentence about as many of the qualifications as possible, detailing how you used that skill or exhibited that quality in a work, volunteer, academic, or co-curricular role.
How to create a cover letter - Part 3 - Middle Paragraphs Part 20:59
Middle Paragraphs
How to create a cover letter - Part 4 - Final Paragraph1:15
End your cover letter with thanks, a first-person signature, and a closing based on the salutation you used (sincerely for dear sir or madam, regards for others) and your name.
Example 10:48
Example 21:06
Bad Examples of Cover Letters0:47
Notes on Examples2:33

The Interview - Introduction0:34
Step 1 - What to do before the interview1:05
Step 2 - What to avoid1:23
Interview
Step 3 - Common Interview Questions Part 13:30
Learn how to answer common interview questions about yourself, why you want the job, and your job history (part one) with examples that highlight relevant achievements.
Interview Questions - Part 1
Step 4 - Common Interview Questions Part 24:59
Interview Questions - Part 2
Step 5 - Common Interview Questions Part 35:50
Interview Questions - Part 3
Step 6 - Common Interview Questions Part 41:39
Discover how to answer common interview questions and ask about company culture and expectations, including how to handle follow-up inquiries and prepare questions for recruiters.
Interview questions - Part 4
Step 7 - Tips for effective communication in English2:18
Master effective communication in English for interviews by preparing vocabulary and phrases, checking pronunciation, taking notes, maintaining eye contact and appropriate body language, and navigating non-native speaker challenges.
Congratulations0:06

Requirements

No requirements or prerequisites

Description

In this course you will learn:

1. How to create a unique CV - Find step by step instructions on how to fill in the information in the CV template provided.

2. How to write your personal statement.

3. How to find information about your future employer and how to use that information.

4. How to find keywords in the advertisement and use them to your advantage - Analyze job advertisements .

5. How to write a Cover Letter - Step by step guide on how to start and complete a cover letter.

6. How to answer the most common interview questions with example answer for each question.

7. How to prepare yourself for the interview and what to avoid before .

8. Find tips on how to effectively communicate in English.

Additional content is provided and regularly updated - Student Questions/Answers - You can find questions about the interview, Cover letter and CV, as well as ways on how to practice for the interview.

Downloadable material to use: This course provides two CV templates with different style to choose and templates to assist you in filling in your CV and Cover Letter.

Quizzes and Assignments: Find 11 Quizzes to ensure your understanding of the lectures.

At the end of this course you will have created your CV, you will have written a cover letter and will be prepared for the most common interview questions that you might encounter.

Who this course is for:

People who are in search of a new job
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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 1min

CV creation8 lectures • 13min

Cover Letter Creation11 lectures • 19min

The Job Interview9 lectures • 21min

Additional Content1 lecture • 1min

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