The Ultimate Career Guide - Resume, branding, Interview+MORE

Name: The Ultimate Career Guide - Resume, branding, Interview+MORE
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How to successfully sell yourself, interview better, network & build soft skills to stand out and get more job offers

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Created byDavid Owasi

Last updated 9/2020

English

What you'll learn

How to prepare an eye-catching resume that gets you more call-backs from employers
How to successfully navigate your resume through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
How to use innovative career hacking techniques to unlock opportunities
How to sell and market yourself in the job market
How to present yourself powerfully on LinkedIn and discover other networking techniques
How to properly research companies and land more interviews
How to use the principles of emotional intelligence to build a good reputation
How to stand out during in-person and online interviews while still being yourself
How to build relevant professional and personal networks as a foundation for future career advancement
How to handle difficult interview questions
How to handle salary and compensation conversations with employers
How to leverage the value of recruiters and headhunters

Course content

5 sections • 30 lectures • 3h 43m total length

Course introduction3:04
Hello Dear Friend,

Would you like me to hand you a detailed guide for landing your dream job?
If you want to learn how to hack job interviews, take initiative and progress in your career, this is probably the most important course you will take.
Here’s why….
As a professional recruiter and career consultant, over 70% of my time is spent interviewing and helping candidates and job seekers like yourself to land their dream job. The remaining 30% of my time is spent consulting with companies and clients to better understand the type of people they want to hire. I have been fortunate to conduct hundreds of candidate interviews, work with leading companies across various industries and help many people land their dream job.
Unfortunately, with the pandemic and recession leading to many companies downsizing and massive job loss, the number of candidates and job seekers reaching out to me for career advice and access to job opportunities has doubled. This is why I have created this course to help you.
After finishing this course you will
Be able to create an eye-catching resume
Know how to brand and sell yourself in the jobs market
Develop a winning mindset and become more confident in your abilities
Be emotionally intelligent and improve your communication
Improve your techniques for approaching companies
Be able to make a strong first impression
Handle tricky and challenging questions during interviews
Handle salary negotiations conversations & more….

I have just outlined some of the core areas of this course and I encourage you to go ahead and check out the full list of topics yourself. Also, I want you to see the real value of this course before making any financial and time investment. This is why I have included several free videos you can watch RIGHT NOW.

Have a wonderful day!

David
Instructor introduction1:29
To learn more about me, visit my website at davidowasi.com

Why it is important to prepare yourself3:51
Why preparation is essential for career success
How to prepare an eye-catching resume6:40
Your resume is the first thing about you that a potential employer sees. How can you ensure it catches attention?
Resume Clinic 17:08
An engaging exercise where we compare sample good and bad resumes
Resume Clinic 23:49
In this clinic, we go over the resume of Marissa Mayer, Ex-CEO of Yahoo
Navigating Application Tracking Systems (ATS)5:34
When you submit your resume for a posted job, your resume will typically go through an applicant tracking system (ATS). How can you ensure that your resume passes through this system and get in front of the right person? I demonstrate how to do this using my own personal resume as an example.
How to market yourself using LinkedIn7:03
Think of LinkedIn as an online resume. This section addresses why you need a LinkedIn profile and provides detailed directions on what to do after creating a profile. I will also share a copy of my detailed LinkedIn profile to give you an idea of what I am talking about.
LinkedIn Clinic3:31
In this clinic, we go over my own personal LinkedIn page to demonstrate what a professional-looking profile looks like. You can find my profile at www.linkedin.com/in/davidowasi
How to approach companies4:45
This lecture covers how to choose companies to apply to and how to approach hiring managers.
Included in the resource are messaging templates for the following scenarios:
1. new graduate/entry-level applicant
2. Experienced professionals
3. Having an internal contact at the company
4. A shift in career or industries
5. Following up after a personal conversation
6. Applying after contacting on social media
7. Applying for internship
How to research companies4:19
Researching companies is useful whether you are planning on applying for a role or preparing for an interview. This lecture provides detailed directions on how to effectively conduct your research to increase your chance of getting a call-back for an interview or to appear well-informed during the interview.
How to read and respond to job descriptions3:20
How to properly read and respond to job descriptions to increase callbacks and interviews.
How to use recruiters4:32
This lecture provides important insights into recruiters. When should you consider or not consider using a recruiter? How do you leverage recruiters in your job search?
Mock interviews3:29
This lecture provides insights into mock interviews. Why should you consider participating in a mock interview? How can you use mock interviews to sharpen your interview skills?
How to use references and testimonials4:50
In this lecture, I share everything you need to know about using references to boost your job search. What types of references can you have? Who should you be including on your list? How can you find new references?
How to prepare a 90-day business plan4:15
A 90-day business plan is a rough blueprint of what you intend to do in the first 3 months on the job. How can you prepare it and use it to set yourself apart from the competition?

Emotional intelligence and why it matters5:05
Emotional intelligence is your ability to identify and manage your own emotions and that of others. What role does it play in your job search and career success? Why does it matter?
Self-awareness and why it matters7:08
Self-awareness is the ability to understand your internal states, preferences and emotions and how they affect you. How do you develop this skill and why does it matter in your career?
Included in the resources are self-awareness exercises for you to sharpen your awareness skill.
Self-assessment and why it matters5:54
Self-assessment is all about understanding your strengths and acknowledging your weaknesses. Why is this important for career success?
Included in the resources is a self-assessment exercise to sharpen your self-assessment skill
Self-confidence and why it matters4:25
Self-confidence is all about developing and reflecting a strong sense of your self-worth and capabilities. How can you develop this skill and translate it into career success?
Self-control and why it matters3:52
Self-control helps you to manage your emotions and stay composed under pressure. How can you develop this skill and translate it into career success?
Empathy and why it matters6:20
Empathy helps you be aware of how your actions impact others. How can you develop this skill and translate it into career success?

How to make a good first impression6:55
Body language during the interview4:02
Common Interview Questions 17:44
In this lecture, I explain how to approach the following common interview questions:
1. Tell us about yourself
2. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
3. What is your biggest accomplishment?
4. Where do you see yourself in 3 - 5 years?
5. How did you deal with conflict with a co-worker or supervisor?
6. Why should we hire you?
Common Interview Questions 211:01
In this lecture, I explain how to approach the following common interview questions:
1. Describe your dream job
2. What is your motivation for considering a change?
3. What kind of work environment do you like best?
4. What is the toughest decision you had to make in the last 6 months?
5. What can we expect from you in the first 3 months?
6. What questions do you have for us?
How to discuss salary and compensation6:23
Salary and compensation is an important part of determining if a job is the right fit. How do you handle this sensitive conversation with the candour and frankness?
Online interviews4:38
As we are in the midst of a pandemic, most interviews will be conducted online. How can you be best prepared for an online interview?
Recap and conclusions2:37
A brief recap of the course, lessons learned and more information on how to send your resume and LinkedIn profile to me for a review and feedback at no cost.

Requirements

Have an open mind
Be willing to do the work and complete the exercises
Believe in yourself

Description

Hello Dear Friend,

Would you like me to hand you a detailed guide for landing your dream job?

If you want to learn how to hack job interviews, take initiative and progress in your career, this is probably the most important course you will take.

Here’s why….

As a professional recruiter and career consultant, over 70% of my time is spent interviewing and advising candidates and job seekers to help connect them to their dream job. The remaining 30% of my time is spent consulting with companies and clients to better understand the type of people they want to hire.

I have conducted hundreds of candidate interviews and helped many people land their dream job already. Unfortunately, with the pandemic and recession leading to companies downsizing and many people losing their jobs, the number of candidates reaching out to me for career advice and potential career opportunities has doubled. This is why I have created this course to help you.

After finishing this course you will

Develop a winning mindset and become more confident in your abilities
Be able to create an eye-catching resume
Understand how Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) work
Know how to market and sell yourself
Be emotionally intelligent and learn how to present your best self
Improve your communication skills in an interview
Build soft skills to stand out
Be able to make a strong first impression during interviews
Handle tricky and challenging questions during interviews
Handle salary negotiations conversations & more….

I have just outlined some of the core areas of this course and I encourage you to go ahead and check out the full list of topics yourself. Also, I want you to see the real value of this course before making any financial and time investment. This is why I have included several free videos you can watch RIGHT NOW.

Have a wonderful day!

David

Who this course is for:

students
recent grads
job seekers
professionals

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Introduction2 lectures • 5min

Preparation - Setting Yourself Up For Success14 lectures • 1hr 7min

Emotional Intelligence - Discovering your best self6 lectures • 33min

Acing your interview7 lectures • 43min

Live Sessions1 lecture • 1hr 16min

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