Resume/CV, cover letter, interview

Name: Resume/CV, cover letter, interview
Rating: 4.7 (85 reviews)

When you decide to look for your dream job, remember this course - I'll be here for you...

Created byDr Peter J Mitchell

Last updated 12/2021

English

What you'll learn

How to find your ideal vacancy
How to construct a resume/CV targeted for your dream job
How to compose a cover letter that makes a connection
How to strategically prepare for a successful job interview

Course content

5 sections • 14 lectures • 1h 24m total length

Introduction to the course4:18
Discover how to transition from university to the workplace and internationally by crafting a resume, cover letter, and interview skills that showcase you as the ideal candidate.
The 21st century job market: challenges and opportunities4:12
Explore opportunities and challenges in the 21st century job market. Learn to emphasize creativity, persuasion, collaboration, adaptability, and emotional intelligence to stand out.
Finding your ideal vacancy5:04
Map hard and soft skills to dream companies, search vacancies online, and tailor your resume and cover letter with job keywords to prepare for interviews.
Job search quiz

Your resume: culture and content10:34
Learn to craft a resume as a marketing tool that blends content and design, reflecting culture, and include essential sections like contact details, education, experience, and references.
Designing your resume6:57
Design a standout resume with a simple, consistent template, clear sections, and readable fonts; tailor a one-page format for early careers, link achievements to skills, and save as a pdf.
Showcasing your skills6:01
Showcase 21st century skills—creativity, persuasion, collaboration, adaptability, and emotional intelligence—with quantified achievements and action verbs. Craft bullets with action verb, quantifiable result, and responsibility to illustrate achievements; recruiters hire achievers.
Resume construction test

Your cover letter: culture and content4:47
Research the company to tailor a cover letter that complements your resume and persuades recruiters to interview. Reflect the company's culture in tone and include contact details and quantifiable achievements.
Personalizing your cover letter4:39
Personalize your cover letter with a three-paragraph structure that grabs attention, shows transferable achievements, and aligns with the company's goals, ending with a clear call to action.
Alternatives to cover letters5:47
Explore alternatives to cover letters, including follow-up emails and letters of interest, with practical guidelines for content, three-paragraph structure, and tailoring to target organizations.
Cover letter quiz

The purpose of the interview: a 'blind date'8:28
learn how to prepare for a job interview like a blind date, including researching the panel, matching dress code, presenting confidently, and using the star method to answer questions.
Outstanding responses to standard questions (part 1)7:45
Rehearse concise, brief, and memorable responses to standard interview questions, tie answers to the job description, and use the star method with quantifiable results to stand out.
Outstanding responses to standard questions (part 2)6:12
Discover how to answer standard interview questions with a future-focused, positive approach, covering why you want to leave, leadership style, colleagues' views, employment gaps, and free-time activities.
Winning responses to non-standard questions7:14
Learn how non-standard and behavioral interview questions predict future behavior using the star method. Explore five common scenarios: mistakes, difficult people, disagreements, pressure, new roles, icebreakers, and creativity.
Interview strategy test

Requirements

Your desire to get your dream job and become a successful professional

Description

Do you want a job? A first job or a better job? Your dream job? This course is for you if you want to get a job in any English-speaking country (or in an international company that uses English). After 10+ years helping people in different countries get hired for their dream job, this online course was rated was rated №1 in the world for career development by Class Central and is now available on Udemy to make career success accessible for an even wider audience. We will go through the entire job application process, from constructing your resume/CV to having a successful job interview. The quizzes and practice tests will help you self-check your new knowledge. My example resumes and cover letters serve as templates for your own job applications. I made this course for busy learners; it contains no theory, only 100% practical guidance for learners who want to concentrate on the important things.

Step by step, you will learn:

1. How to find your ideal vacancy

2. How to construct a resume/CV targeted for your dream job

3. How to compose a cover letter that makes a connection

4. How to strategically prepare for a successful job interview.

The examples and strategies I share with you in this course have already helped people find their dream jobs in international organizations and top companies around the world, including the United Nations, World Bank, PwC, Home Depot, and many others.

"Dr Peter J Mitchell is a real professional who cares about his clients and is always available to give important advice and support. I wholeheartedly recommend his services and even now, already as an employer, I engage him as a consultant!"

- Simon, CEO of Expopromoter/Biletum, Shanghai, China

"I have used Dr Mitchell’s services several times. He is a proven professional who always listens to your needs and precisely converts them to a result. It has always been a pleasure working with him."

- Igor, Senior Consultant, PwC

"It is with much enthusiasm that I am recommending the services of Dr Peter Mitchell’s online course. I am impressed by Peter’s quick response, positive and respectful communication. Peter is always willing to take the time to discuss concerns and respond to questions."

- Lea, International School Principal, Sweden

I would be delighted to help you on your journey to professional success. Sign up today to live your tomorrow!

Peter J Mitchell

Who this course is for:

Students looking for a job or internship
Graduates looking for a first job
Early-career professionals looking for a new job
Mid-career professionals looking for promotions

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 14min

Writing an irresistible resume3 lectures • 24min

Creating a compelling cover letter3 lectures • 15min

Strategies for interview success4 lectures • 30min

Course conclusion1 lecture • 3min

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