Job Seeker: Skills for Finding The Right Job

By Amelia White on August 26, 2015

Finding a new job can be a stressful time - but it can also offer a lot of excitement. When you're properly prepared, you'll stand out from the competition, and be on your way to the dream career you've always wanted.

 

Objective:

This series is designed to help someone prepare for the job-search process. It focuses on the "soft skills" that you'll need to conduct the job hunt and ace the interview, as well as the skills needed to improve your resume, built effective communications skills, and more.

 

Target audience:

This series is intended for any business professional that is seeking a new job or career.

 

Course sequence:

Course Duration
Designing a Killer Job Search Strategy 1h 43m
Developing a Killer Personal Brand 2h 00m
Resumes and Self-marketing for Software Developers 1h 40m
Relationship Management and Tracking for Your Career 1h 47m
Informational Interviews 1h 45m
LinkedIn Strategy: Optimize Your Profile 1h 55m
LinkedIn: Proactive Strategies 1h 29m
Effective Email Communication 1h 33m
Effective Phone Skills 1h 19m
Becoming a Better Listener 1h 36m
Preparing For a Job Interview 2h 27m
Onboard Yourself: What to Do After You Land Your Dream Job 1h 20m
Total 20h 38m

 

Description:

Finding that perfect new job requires a bit more than a fresh resume and searches on Monster.com. Today's job markets are incredibly competitive, and hiring managers are looking for that special something that will lead them to a great new employee. That means you'll have to brush up on communications skills, learn to leverage social media to find (and land) your job, and more. With the training courses in this series, you'll find yourself better-prepared to find, land, and keep the perfect job for you.

 

 

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Contributor

Amelia White

is a Content Specialist for Pluralsight. She is currently working on a BS in Computer Science and, in addition to all things geeky, loves learning new things and hiking in the scenic glory of the Utah mountains.