Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps

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Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps

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About this course: This course, Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in Three Steps, will prepare you to stand out in a crowded applicant pool so that you can get hired or promoted. In three steps you will leave this course with 1. An upgraded social media presence (one that you can be proud of) 2. A visual, infographic resume that will get you noticed 3. A professional pitch that highlights your strengths and skills When creating this course, we listened to potential employers, took the advice of recruiters, conducted informal research on best practices and we drew from our own experiences as professionals who have sought out and hired quality candidates.

Who is this class for: This…

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When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan

  • Free plan: No certicification and/or audit only. You will have access to all course materials except graded items.
  • Paid plan: Commit to earning a Certificate—it's a trusted, shareable way to showcase your new skills.

About this course: This course, Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in Three Steps, will prepare you to stand out in a crowded applicant pool so that you can get hired or promoted. In three steps you will leave this course with 1. An upgraded social media presence (one that you can be proud of) 2. A visual, infographic resume that will get you noticed 3. A professional pitch that highlights your strengths and skills When creating this course, we listened to potential employers, took the advice of recruiters, conducted informal research on best practices and we drew from our own experiences as professionals who have sought out and hired quality candidates.

Who is this class for: This course is perfect for recent graduates, current professionals looking to move up in their career and get promoted, and job seekers who are striving to get noticed by potential employers and recruiters.

Created by:  The State University of New York
  • Taught by:  Christine Kroll, Assistant Dean & Assistant Teaching Professor

    Graduate School of Education, University at Buffalo
  • Taught by:  Amber M. Winters, Assistant Dean for Communications and Marketing

    Graduate School of Education, University at Buffalo
  • Taught by:  Anne Reed, Instructional Designer

    Graduate School of Education
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Syllabus


WEEK 1


Step 1: Upgrading Your Social Media Profile
First impressions are lasting impressions so remember you are what you post.


4 videos, 2 readings, 1 practice quiz expand


  1. Video: Introduction to the Course
  2. Practice Quiz: Welcome-Brief Survey
  3. Reading: Step 1 Overview
  4. Video: What do recruiters look for online?
  5. Video: General rules to strengthen your social media channels
  6. Video: Social media channels reminders and tips
  7. Reading: Step 1: Course Readings

Graded: Assess and enhance current social media image

WEEK 2


Step 2: Create an Infographic Resume - Get Noticed!
A picture is worth a thousand words


5 videos, 2 readings expand


  1. Reading: Step 2 Overview
  2. Video: Resumes: What do employers and recruiters want to know about you?
  3. Video: Overview of resume templates
  4. Video: Traditional and highlight resumes
  5. Video: Blended resumes
  6. Video: Infographic resumes
  7. Reading: Step 2: Course Readings

Graded: Step 2: Infographic Resumes

WEEK 3


Step 3: Your Professional Pitch
Your words can win you the job or promotion!


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  1. Reading: Step 3 Overview
  2. Video: Step 3: Crafting your Professional Pitch
  3. Reading: Articles on Self-Promotion
  4. Reading: Tips and suggestions for describing your strengths and skills
  5. Reading: Time to develop your professional pitch!

Graded: Your Professional Pitch
Graded: When you think about “self-promotion” what comes to mind first?
Graded: Share what you've learned!
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