Searching for a Job
Started May 1, 2020
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Full course description
Course Overview
It's time to find a job, but where do you start? This course will help you know how to start your job search, how to find jobs to apply for and begin networking with others to maximize your job opportunities.
Course Outcome:
This course awards a microcredential, "Job Seeker." This is the first of 3 credentials to achieve the Career Builder Credintial from Jones College.
Course Sections:
Section 1 - Kicking off Your Job Search
Description
Finding a job usually isn’t as easy as walking into a local business and asking for work. Doing some upfront work before you start your job search can pay off in more than one way. In this course, you’ll discover everything you need to know to prepare for a successful job search.
Learning Outcomes
- By the end of this module, you will be able to
- Identify what you want in a job
- Know how to find career advice
- Describe ways to set yourself up for job-hunting success
- List the skills that companies seek in employees
- Assess your skills so that you can highlight them in your job search
- Describe how to share samples of your work
- Understand the importance of personal branding
- Check your online image
- Use technology effectively in your job search
Completion Time
Estimated completion time (hours): 1.0
Section 2 - Finding Jobs to Apply For
Description
After you know which industry you’d like to target, it’s time to start applying for jobs. In this course, you’ll learn how to keep track of the application process, as well as how to find positions to apply for.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, you will be able to
- Understand how to track your job search
- Describe how to research companies
- List places to locate job listings
- Know how to respond to a job listing
- Describe the purpose of an informational interview
Completion Time
Estimated completion time (hours): 0.9
Section 3 - Networking
Description
Networking is about connecting with your contacts on a regular basis. It’s not about reaching out to your network only when you want something. In this course, you’ll discover how the proper use of networking can help you land a job.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, you will be able to
- List the ways networking can help you develop your career
- Describe why networking is about connecting
- Understand the keys to building lasting networking relationships
- Describe how to meet networking contacts
- Understand social media’s role in networking
- Identify places to network
- Describe how to network
Completion Time
Estimated completion time (hours): 1.0