About this course: This course is designed to foster creative approaches to launching a new career. You will articulate best ways to make a first impression and analyze your strengths by creating a personal statement. You will identify appropriate elements to make your resume stand out from the crowd. You will also identify the most effective ways a cover letter can answer a job description, and how to best leverage social media in your job search. In short, this course will help you to prepare for a new job. You will learn how to apply, network, leverage social media, interview, follow-up, and evaluate options through research and with the help of experienced faculty and talented professional. Launching Your Career provides insight from industry leaders on job search, networking and interviewing. You will receive guidance and best practice tips on how to master the interview and professionally close the loop. You will also compose a thank you note and clearly relate your ideal career to existing job titles and offers.
Who is this class for: People who are employment ready, interested in learning what to do to increase their chances of landing that job. Learners in this class will already have a career objective in mind. They will have a clear sense of who they are, what skills and/or education they possess, and what career path they want to pursue. This course will help you to prepare for a new job. You will learn how to best apply, network, leverage social media, interview, follow-up, and evaluate options.
Taught by: Dan Stotz, Director, Online Executive Education
Michael J. Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University
Taught by: Elke M Leeds, Ph.D., Associate Vice President of Technology Enhanced Learning
Academic Affairs
Taught by: Ana T. Baida, Ed.D., Executive Director
Department of Career Planning and Development
Taught by: Wes Rhea, J.D., Senior Lecturer
Information Systems
| Level | Beginner |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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